NW Buick, Olds, Pontiac owners/racers

[gotbuick]

Race fans, hot rodders, children of all ages...oh, ahem, sorry.

The Buick, Olds, Pontiac meet for the NW will be held September 13, 2003 at Bremerton Raceway. Need info or directions? No problem.

We are looking for as much Buick representation as possible. Each year we get more and more tri-shield entrants, now "WE WANT YOU"!! Bring your Buick, and race or show. Yes, it's a car show too! It's a family oriented event, spectators 12 and under are free, regular admission is 10.00. Race fee is 25.00 for tech card and racing.

Buick people are the best, and the NW has a fare share. So come out and run, show, or just support your fellow NW Buick owners. :TU:

We will keep you up to date on other NW Buick events as they unfold.

How about some pictures from previous BOP's...

[71GS455]

OK, here ya go.
This is a collage of pictures over the last few years. The top couple are from 2001, and the lower from 2000 (except for the group shot from 2002).

[71GS455]

These are some 2002's.

[gotbuick]

Turbo guys are welcome too!! The above white regal was turning 9.90's! :eek2: :eek2:


Thanks for the pics Steve.

[71GS455]

Jerry,

Is that a picture of your car before you bought it, in the first group (below the picture of me launching)? That one was taken in 2000.

[gotbuick]

71GS455 said:Jerry,

Is that a picture of your car before you bought it, in the first group (below the picture of me launching)? That one was taken in 2000.

Steve,


That was two months after I bought it. I was just happy to be there, ratty lookin' ride and all. I had the 72' convert at the car show that year too. Man was I busy. :puzzled:

[landyachtlover]

Are there any other local Buick owners on this site? And, aren't there any other shows soon, September is quite a ways away. Bye the way, cool pics.

Aaron

[71GS455]

Hi Aaron,

There are quite a few of us up this way. A couple of the guys that show to BOP don't spend much time on this board, but can be found on the Yahoo groups page.

There aren't a lot of Buick specific events outside of BOP and the Buick Club of America's yearly car show.

But Pacific Raceways are supposed to be open now - that's always a good place to meet!

:Brow:

[Rick Henderson]

AAron,
Come down to Pacific Raceways this Sunday and John and I will be there racing. We always have a good time thrashing Chebys.

Steve though really likes sending them home on their trailers.

If you need directions, email me.

[71GS455]

I'm not going to be able to make it this weekend - going to Vegas.

Too bad, I'd like to get some shots of the two of you going side-by-side.

[landyachtlover]

Hi Rick,

I'm afraid I wont be able to make it either. I have to work on the Rivi this weekend. I would go definitely and thanks for the invite, but I'm hoping to get it done this weekend. Let me know how it goes, and good luck.

Aaron

[buicksstage1]

Hi Jerry,I will be there,here's a pic of my car,looks like daves car

[Rick Henderson]

Jerry,
John Biggs and I found out yesterday that this year the track at Pacific Raceways, will also have a BOP event. It is on September 28th at 8 am. Two great weekends!
I am sure Dean Kaufman had something to do with it. I know John has been hounding them for quite some time now.

[gotbuick]

Two BOP's in Sept.?!?!?! :eek2::eek2:

Well let's spread the word on the new event. :TU:

[Da Torquester.]

Getting those guys to get going on a BOP. race for Pacific Raceways, was like passing a kidney stone. They had to do it sometime, but the procrastination will only get them nowhere! Anyway the Chevys, Fords, Mopars, and ......ah......( Yawn )...Ricers have thier day, so it's about time us alternative GM guys had ours!!! Cheers Man!!! :beer :beer John B.:grin: :grin:

PS. See ya this weekend Rick. Hopefuly no more slip and slide on a 38 Deg. track. That wall looked SCARY:eek2: :eek2:

[landyachtlover]

Hey everybody,

Just got around to uploading a pic of my car, what do you think?

Aaron

[71GS455]

Looks good Aaron!

We'll have to see it go down the track now!

:Brow:

[landyachtlover]

Hey Steve,

Thanks for the compliments, it might be a few weeks before I can get it to the track. I'm replacing a fender and some bushings up front. Hope to have it all done this weekend. :Do No:

Aaron

[71GS455]

I won't be there this weekend either - heading to Portland.

But the 23rd may work for me if the gang is going to all be there.

[Rick Henderson]

Aaron,
I will be there if the weather is going to cooperate. Should be hitting the low 12's again depending on track conditions, and if I can get the gas thing figured out.

It will be great having you down here. The track has a new consession company, and the food is not bad either. Lots of nice cars, but not enough Buicks to show them how it is done:grin:

Steve, Your car keeps calling....I need the carbon blown out of me....
:af:

[landyachtlover]

Hi Rick,

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I just now checked that thread for the first time in weeks. There were some minor set backs, I just now got the Riv into running condition. I'm looking forward to hitting the strip soon:grin: How was the weather? How did you do? Did Steve go? BTW, drove my Buick to work for the first time yesterday, someone tried to car-jack me. Lucky for me, I was too quick getting back into my beloved car before that bastard, apologize for language use. That is my baby, I'll guard that car with my life. I'll never let anything happen to it, never I say! :Smarty:

Aaron

[Rick Henderson]

AAron,
Weather was great. I did my best of 12.08 @110mph. Steve Everest, and John Biggs were there. Getting ready for the first points race of the season this Sunday.

Sorry to hear about the almost car jacking. That would really suck after you put all kinds of work into it. Did you see that post of the board of the security system the other day. The one that takes care of the problem before the police get there.:blast:

Hope to see you at the track soon. Even if you don't run, you can come down and watch. If the weather cooperates this weekend, we will be having some fast cars turn out. Saturday will be test and tune, and Sunday is points.

Last Sunday there was this fast white Turbo T, and he was leaving the line very cleanly and would put 11's on the board every pass. You couldn't even tell that he had roll bars in it. This car did not come in on a trailer either. It was a full weight car, and had power everything, and A/C to boot.

[landyachtlover]

Hey Rick,

I think you're on to something with your security system. I think it definitely would have given me the upper hand. I'll also definitely be at the track soon. Fine tuning the Riv, you know how it goes. Are there any other Riviera drivers who go to the track?

Aaron

[Rick Henderson]

Aaron,
Didn't see any yet, but its early in the season. Bring yours down, and you may start something.

John and I saw this 70 Skylark race car with fiberglass bumpers, battery in the trunk, completely stripped, and he had a cheby motor in it. What a shame. The guy said that he couldn't afford to put in a Buick motor. He said the parts were too expensive.

The tech guy came up, took a look at the car and found something wrong, and he sent him home. The guy put the car on the trailer, and left.

[Da Torquester.]

The tech guy did find something wrong. THE WRONG ENGINE!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: He must of liked Buick powered Buicks. Hey Rick, don't forget to post those two pics we talked about. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: John B.

[gotbuick]

Rick Henderson said:
John and I saw this 70 Skylark race car with fiberglass bumpers, battery in the trunk, completely stripped, and he had a cheby motor in it. What a shame. The guy said that he couldn't afford to put in a Buick motor. He said the parts were too expensive.

The tech guy came up, took a look at the car and found something wrong, and he sent him home. The guy put the car on the trailer, and left.

That wasn't the one painted white, blue yellow, and orange was it? :confused:

[Da Torquester.]

Jerry, It most certainly was! :grin:
John B.

[buicksstage1]

Hey Jerry i need to see a pic of that white olds on here so i can keep pumped for september.Chris

[gotbuick]

Da Torquester. said:Jerry, It most certainly was! :grin:
John B.

John,

I remember that clown. He's been beating that poor Bow Tie Buick for years. When he told me it Chevy powered I walked away.:gt:

Jerry

[gotbuick]

buicksstage1 said:Hey Jerry i need to see a pic of that white olds on here so i can keep pumped for september.Chris

I thought I had a picture in my computer, but I don't I'll have to scan one in. Steve might have some in the mean time.

It only cost him 50K in the motor to go 10.30's...:laugh:

[buicksstage1]

$1700 short block.......$1100 set of iron heads......picture of me whoopin ass on white olds priceless.

[71GS455]

You mean this one?

[buicksstage1]

Hey Jerry your trans is ready to go.Chris

[gotbuick]

Will I pull wheelies's??? :laugh:

Right on! Well I'll be up the weekend of April 11-12. I can't wait to check out your racecar, office/shop, the boss' Mopars etc. :TU:

[buicksstage1]

Hey Jerry, Do you think you will have that trans in for september? Dude saw it sitting there with the trans gone for so long he thought you were just part'n the thing out.P.S hope you get the trans in before all the rubber goes hard. Your Northern buddy Chris

[gotbuick]

buicksstage1 said:Hey Jerry, Do you think you will have that trans in for september? Dude saw it sitting there with the trans gone for so long he thought you were just part'n the thing out.P.S hope you get the trans in before all the rubber goes hard. Your Northern buddy Chris


:moonu::moonu: :moonu::moonu:

Maybe you can use some of that hot air for your FLAT tires, or are you hoping for more traction up front??? :rolleyes:

You know that the racetracks here are a real 1/4 mile, not a 1/4 millimeter!?! :gt:

:pp :pp :pp :pp :pp

[buicksstage1]

They have barns instead of pits

[gotbuick]

buicksstage1 said:They have barns instead of pits

...for track overrun we have concrete barriers, not hay bails and chicken wire!! :laugh:

[DEL]

The September BOP events sound good to me. I'll have to rattle a few cages with the turbo folks.

[gotbuick]

buicksstage1 said:Its hard to believe were just a few months away. Chris

and you still don't have a 542...:ball:

[Rick Henderson]

Nice looking ride Jerry in the Avatar! Is the tow package on it for the BOP?

[gotbuick]

Rick Henderson said:Nice looking ride Jerry in the Avatar! Is the tow package on it for the BOP?

Yup, that was how I towed the yellow car down. :TU:

[71GS455]

Bump

[buicksstage1]

Well guys I can not make it this weekend,its monday and I just finished hammering together a new stove for the car. I will test it here friday night and if every thing goes well we will try to make it to Kent the next weekend. Tuesday I will finish making the oil pan and clean up all the littte things then install it tuesday night ,fire it wednesday and be ready to test on friday. Hope you guys have a good turn out and maybe I see you guys at Kent. Jerry sorry I couldn't get a engine together in time. There just wasn't the time I need to make honey out of dog poo... Chris

[71GS455]

I was just at Pacific Raceway's site, and it looks like the BOP there is on the 28th.

I don't know that I'll be able to make that one. That's the day we're supposed to be out of our condo. Since we'll be moving into our new house the following day, I'll probably be just a little busy that weekend.

...it's not like I'm racing anything this year anyhow. :ball:

[VandaLL]

Hi, wondering what time the races start and end on Saturday? I will be there with camera in hand! :Brow:

-Randy

[71GS455]

Usually on Saturdays they open the gates around 8:00 am and start tech immediately. Runs usually begin around 9:00 am.

Since I'm "Buickless" this year, I'll be there taking photos too. And there will be a rare appearance by my wife too.

[Rick Henderson]

Randy,
The gates usually open around 8 on Saturday morning, with time runs around 8:30-9:00. I have seen the final race last as long as 7:00pm. There are no lights at this track, so they can't go too late. Stop by and say Hi.

[VandaLL]

Steve & Rick, thanks for the info... I also forgot to ask exactly where is Bremerton Raceway? coming from the other side of the water, is it easier to take the ferry or drive around the southend?

thanks again..

-Randy

[71GS455]

VandaLL said:Steve & Rick, thanks for the info... I also forgot to ask exactly where is Bremerton Raceway? coming from the other side of the water, is it easier to take the ferry or drive around the southend?

thanks again..

-Randy

Hey Randy,

The best way to go is drive around and take the Narrows bridge. The bad thing is with the construction on the bridge, traffic can get uglier later in the day. I'll probably leave Kirkland around 8:00 am. I was there a few weeks back and it took me about 1 1/2 hours to get there from Kirkland. I left at 6:30 and got there about 8:00.

The problem with the ferry is that it's the first morning of the weekend and there are usually more people going "that way". It will cost more in ferry tickets than in gas and often takes longer.

Take the narrows bridge towards Gig Harbor. The exit off I5 is just after the Tacoma Dome. You'll drive north for about 30 minutes after crossing the bridge. Look for Old Clifton Road. There will be a sign that notifies of Bremerton Raceway. OCR is the exit. At the bottom of the exit road, you'll take a left (westbound) and go under the higway. Follow this road for about 5 miles. You'll go past a golf course and a huge new church (both left side of the road). Look for a blue building as you start to round a corner. Just after that will be a 4-way intersection. There may (or may not) be some folding signs on the ground saying that there's "Racing Today". You'll take a left at that intersection. You've got the right of way, it's not a 4-way stop. You'll see a gas station, Texaco I think. Take the left towars the gas station, then an immediate right that cuts in front of the gas station. Follow that road to the end. It ends at the entrance to the race track. Do NOT speed on that road. The locals have the power to shut the track down if people get crazy. There is often a deputy Sheriff hanging out towards the end of the day too.

I'm not sure what all cars will be there. Rick has the white 70 Skylark with the black vinyl top. John Biggs should be there with his beautiful 71 GS455. Jerry will be the guy walking around making car noises as if the motor in his yellow race car were done. I couldn't talk him into running his station wagon.

See you there,

[gotbuick]

buicksstage1 said:

I just finished hammering together a new stove for the car.

Jerry sorry I couldn't get a engine together in time.



You DO have an engine for me...

[buicksstage1]

Hey Jerry, no short block but a real nice top end! Except for the valve springs, there was only 70 psi on the seat :Do No: and I really like the way the pistons hit the heads, head gasket leaks on a 10.3 motor:confused: 4 pistons in backwards:jd: need I say more?:eek2: Chris

[grant455gs]

I'm not sure what all cars will be there. Rick has the white 70 Skylark with the black vinyl top. John Biggs should be there with his beautiful 71 GS455. Jerry will be the guy walking around making car noises as if the motor in his yellow race car were done. I couldn't talk him into running his station wagon.

I'll be another carless guy there..:af: :stmad: sulking around, drinking :beer :Brow:

Jeff

[gotbuick]

71GS455 said:

Jerry will be the guy walking around making car noises as if the motor in his yellow race car were done. I couldn't talk him into running his station wagon.





:pp pppppplllllllllllllll, ert, ppppppppllllllllllllll, ert, pppppppppllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll,bang.. .:ball::ball:



The exchange rate is down, couldn't get the power over the boarder, so I'm told...:Dou: :rolleyes: :gt: :boring: :Do No: :error: :sleep: :o

[VandaLL]

that was a great time! we were only there a few hours, but it was a very unique experience driving to a Buick event :laugh:

-Randy

this GS is amazing, whose is it??

[71GS455]

It was fun, especially with Rick going into the semi's!

I just wish I were driving - I should be next year.

I can't remember the owner's name. I think Scotty Krone said it's Dan something. Scotty said that he's had the car since he was 14. I've seen it every years since they started. His dad drove the convert that was next to it.

[Rick Henderson]

It was a great weekend to have your Buick Buds stick around and watch. I have to thank everyone for all your help and input all year.
Jerry, your RMX wagon is awesome! I can't believe how nice that paint job is. Now we just have to get your GSX to the next BOP on the 28th.

[GS-XNR]

Hi Guys,
Any more pics from the weekend, ....please??
Harvey

[VandaLL]

yeah! i have a slew of photos from the races.. i'll try to post some more choice ones tonight. :Brow:

here are a few i posted for the "others"

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26382

-Randy

[gotbuick]

Here's a picture of John Biggs doing a burn out...

[gotbuick]

John after turning a 12.04...fastest time with this car...:TU:

[gotbuick]

Here's a faceless picture of Rick Henderson after another stellar 12.0 pass...

[gotbuick]

One of Rick's burnouts...

[gotbuick]

Here is a (deep) cherry Pontiac...yeah yeah I know...

[gotbuick]

9 second GN...

[gotbuick]

Finally the match race we all were waiting for...

[GS-XNR]

Who won.....the chair or the GTO? :laugh:
Harvey

[71GS455]

A couple of cars about to see deep into the 12.0's (and the Ranger that provided the life-blood for the 12.008 pass).

[71GS455]

Bill's GS400 after breaking out by .48

[71GS455]

That blue 71... again.

[71GS455]

...and his launch

[71GS455]

Then there's the white car turning black rubber into white smoke... with 100+ lbs in the trunk to keep from getting kicked off the track.

[71GS455]

You'd think it'd pull the tires a foot off the ground with all that weight out back.

[71GS455]

The tire sure took some abuse! :TU:

Oh well, they're loaners.

[71GS455]

I do know that both Rick and John have video of a 12.0X pass each. Hopefully Rick can get it converted to a digital file and find someone to host the video.

Good job guys!

[71GS455]

Harvey said:Who won.....the chair or the GTO? :laugh:
Harvey

The wheelchair pulled off a monster holeshot, carrying the front rubber for several feet, but the deep gearing caused a severe forearm cramp at around the 1000 foot mark, allowing the GTO to slip by.

:Dou:

[gotbuick]

71GS455 said:The wheelchair pulled off a monster holeshot, carrying the front rubber for several feet, but the deep gearing caused a severe forearm cramp at around the 1000 foot mark, allowing the GTO to slip by.

:Dou:

:laugh:

[Da Torquester.]

Steve, Jerry, the pictures look great. It was great having you guys out there for support. Jerry will you be able to attend the Pac. Rac. Ways BOP? Hope you can can make it. Same for you Steve. If not, I understand. Also thanks to Scotty, Bill, Dave Miller, Dave Knutson for Buick support. I promise not to get too anxious at the tree at Pac. Rac. ways. :Dou: Rick, It 'll be fun to bang some gears at the next race. I'd camp out there at the track if they'd let me. I also want to thank Dean Kaufman of Leading Edge Tech. His support and sponcership make both of these BOP events possible. :TU: Hope to see all you guys at Pacific Raceways on the 28th. :TU: John Biggs:grin:

[gotbuick]

Da Torquester. said: Jerry will you be able to attend the Pac. Rac. Ways BOP? Hope you can can make it. Same for you Steve. If not, I understand.


Hope to see all you guys at Pacific Raceways on the 28th. :TU: John Biggs:grin:

Yep John, I'll be there. Will I have something to race? That remains to be seen. :Do No:

[VandaLL]

here's me! :cool:

[VandaLL]

John's burnout from the othe side.. it seems like no Buicks were in the near lane! was the other lane better or something? :)

[VandaLL]

still goin.... :TU:

[VandaLL]

I think this is one of the Black Sheep guys from Canada

[VandaLL]

:Brow:

[gotbuick]

Randall,

Were you driving a white 72 skylark?

[VandaLL]

yassir, that's mine.. in the right side of this pic you can see my taillight. i forgot you parked right near me before i left. i was going to take down the 67 GS like Steve had suggested but decided this car is more fun with it's fresh 350 and a 200-4R lockup. and then i also forgot to PM you guys to meet ya. :( it was a busy weekend.. (i think you did wave when you were driving up from getting the pic taken in your avatar past the show cars - i took one then but it didn't turn out very good) your Roadmaster looks freakin sweet, btw!! :TU:

oh, also, i won't be at the musclecar show this weekend but will try to be at the races the next weekend.

[wormwood]

Hey guys, I'm new to the NW, is anyone going to the bremerton thingey (ford vs chevy vs bop vs imports)this weekend??

[Rick Henderson]

Dan,
John Biggs and his Dad will be there sometime on either Saturday or Sunday, and I will be there both days. Saturday is a time only and also a cash bash.
John has the Blue GS, and I have the white one with the Stage 2 hood scoop. Stop by and say hi.
Scotty Krone may be there too.
Are you going to race?

[DEL]

>here's me!

Hey thats Gene Fleury's dark dark Green 9 second GN in that pic! I heard he ran a 10.80 on pump gas at that event! Amazing!

[grant455gs]

71GS455 said:I do know that both Rick and John have video of a 12.0X pass each. Hopefully Rick can get it converted to a digital file and find someone to host the video.

Good job guys!

Did you guys get this converted?

[Rick Henderson]

grant455gs said:Did you guys get this converted?

Not yet. My Dazzle Digital Video Editor melted when I played the part where were doing burnoffs.
Seriously, it melted, and I have to get either someone else to load it from my HI-8 tape, or wait until I get this one fixed.

[grant455gs]

Seriously, it melted, DAMM!! that burn-out sounds hot!!:Brow: :Dou:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sorry to make light of your loss, but that's a little funny!!:grin:

[wormwood]

Rick Henderson said:Dan,
John Biggs and his Dad will be there sometime on either Saturday or Sunday, and I will be there both days. Saturday is a time only and also a cash bash.
John has the Blue GS, and I have the white one with the Stage 2 hood scoop. Stop by and say hi.
Scotty Krone may be there too.
Are you going to race?

Rick: i'm thinking of making my way there tomorrow (saturday) I was just looking at a map and its a little further then i wanted to drive, but i got nothing better to do. I'll bring my car and run it if it feels like running. (It's very finicky). Dan

[Rick Henderson]

Dan, with the track being close to sea level, it makes the track a great one to get some good time slips at. John Biggs was running in the 12.20's at Pacific Raceway. He brought his car to Bremerton and popped off a few low, low 12 second passes.
It is really worth the trip.
I race at both Pacific Raceway and Bremerton, and Bremerton takes care of the track with a lot of VHT when it is needed. My fastest E.T.'s were last weekend, and if the weather stays as cold as it was last week, I will probably get that dreaded warning slip:( :spank: :grin:

[71GS455]

Rick Henderson said:Dan, with the track being close to sea level, it makes the track a great one to get some good time slips at. John Biggs was running in the 12.20's at Pacific Raceway. He brought his car to Bremerton and popped off a few low, low 12 second passes.
It is really worth the trip.
I race at both Pacific Raceway and Bremerton, and Bremerton takes care of the track with a lot of VHT when it is needed. My fastest E.T.'s were last weekend, and if the weather stays as cold as it was last week, I will probably get that dreaded warning slip:( :spank: :grin:


I think you're going to want to run a pretty full tank (and full trunk) again this weekend. The air should be right on track for fast times!

It's too bad that I can't make either day. But, the more I get done this weekend and coming week, the potential for getting to the track on Sunday *could* exist for the next BOP.

[wormwood]

Hey guys,
It looks like i will be going and racing! it dosent look like i will be able to make it on Sunday though, guess i'll miss the elimination. hopefully ill get to see some nice cars.
Dan

[VandaLL]

Just wanted to make sure this is the weekend with racing at Pacific Raceways (formerly SIR), correct? is it strictly BOP? times?

thanks! I will try to make it down there..

[71GS455]

From their schedule, it lists on the BOP races.

I would guess there are lots of opportunities to get lots of runs in too. There were less than 100 of them at Bremerton (plus the non BOP racing).

I'm hoping my wife and I will get to come down and do a little watching.

[buicksstage1]

Hey Guys, unfortunately I can't make it to BOP kent this weekend but I am for sure going to mission on Oct 11 + 12 to get my 9 second time slip. I know Jerry will be there and was wondering if maybe some of you guys would also like to come up for that race?At this time of the year there is usually mine shaft air. If you haven't been to Mission before check out this web site www.horsepowerheaven.com or www.missionraceway.com ..............Chris

[D-Con]

Hey! I'm interviewing for a job in Everett in 2-weeks, is there room for 2-more Stage-2 Buick's in the area? (nothing like hijacking a long-dead thread!)

[DEL]

Only if you drag race them!:3gears:

[71GS455]

Hey! I'm interviewing for a job in Everett in 2-weeks, is there room for 2-more Stage-2 Buick's in the area? (nothing like hijacking a long-dead thread!)

Does it start with a "B" and end with an "oeing"?:Brow:

[D-Con]

Nope! Starts with W and ends with ilder !