For what it's worth.

[Jack ODonnell]

OK I know this is a boat forum, but some of us use boat engines in our cars. Anyway,For what it's worth. The U.S. nationals for Tether cars is being held on Sept. 21,22,23 in Anderson,Indiana. There will be a group of cars from Europe competing at our nationals this year, and there will be some fast speeds for sure. So if your in the area, stop by and take a look. And don't forget to say Hello. J. ODonnell

 

[RaceCraftBearings]

OK I know this is a boat forum, but some of us use boat engines in our cars. Anyway,For what it's worth. The U.S. nationals for Tether cars is being held on Sept. 21,22,23 in Anderson,Indiana. There will be a group of cars from Europe competing at our nationals this year, and there will be some fast speeds for sure. So if your in the area, stop by and take a look. And don't forget to say Hello. J. ODonnell

Sounds interesting! Wish I could be there!

 

[SayMikey]

OK I know this is a boat forum, but some of us use boat engines in our cars. Anyway,For what it's worth. The U.S. nationals for Tether cars is being held on Sept. 21,22,23 in Anderson,Indiana. There will be a group of cars from Europe competing at our nationals this year, and there will be some fast speeds for sure. So if your in the area, stop by and take a look. And don't forget to say Hello. J. ODonnell

Sounds interesting! Wish I could be there!

Rats we are racing at the other end of the state. Good Luck Jack go fast!!

 

[Rigged]

how fast are these cars going?

 

[Jack ODonnell]

Rigged; The record for the 10cc world class cars is 210 m.p.h. J. ODonnell

 

[raptor347]

I grew up in southern california, so I got to watch these guys run on the ring at whittier narrows (across the fwy from Legg Lake). If you haven't seen them run, it is worth the effort. The performance is amazing.

 

[longballlumber]

Rigged; The record for the 10cc world class cars is 210 m.p.h. J. ODonnell

Here is an old video

http://www.one18th.com/gallery/albums/album01/qld.wmv

 

[Tom Foley]

That is freaking unbelievable !! I have heard about these cars but never really knew how they ran them . WOW ! .

 

[RodneyPierce]

NUTS!!!! Just plain nuts!

 

[Lar'Dog]

:blink: INSANE!!!!!!!!!! :blink: Do You have any pictures of these cars?

 

[Rigged]

holy shiz :blink: and i thought my grandfathers 150+mph control line planes were fast

 

[Terry Keeley]

Good luck Jack!!!

 

[Roxyflash]

There ok but not much for driving basicly a track dyno.Nothing im interested in.I would get to dizzy watching them i dont think you can even follow them as there so fast.But i guess you dont need much as the only radio funtion would be a third channel maybe a throttle but dont think its needed.I could be wrong as im always is.Are they four wheels or two?Looks like a cycle to mee could be the fastest indian LOL

 

[Ken Retallick]

My head is spinning!!!!!! WOW

Jack, what sort of gear ratio are they using?

I bet theres not much left if the line ever breaks!

Ken

 

[Ronald van Essen]

Rigged; The record for the 10cc world class cars is 210 m.p.h. J. ODonnell

Here is an old video

http://www.one18th.com/gallery/albums/album01/qld.wmv

They these sort of races for boats too, on a line attached to a pole.

although they are fast, TUNNELS and OUTBOARDS are the way to go.

Ronald.

 

[Marty Slater]

Hay guys NEED MORE on this

that's cool bring it on

Marty

 

[Norm Doerr]

For anyone who has never seen these run in person, this is something you need to go to check out

The things they do with these engines is VERY interesting. I wish I lived closer

Norm Doerr

 

[Marty Davis]

I had an opportunity to watch Jack and Steve run at Anderson some years back and it IS AMAZING. You think that the car is going as fast as it is going to go and then it adds 4 or 5 thousand more rpm and REALLY goes. JAck has told me that the pipe must come on gradually or it will actually spin the tires off with so much power.

You should see the needle bearing rotor assys and the hand workmanship on both the car and engines. Jack and Steve are among the elite in the World at this. If you are anywhere near Anderson, Indian, be SURE to go watch. Now that I live so far away, I won't be able to.

Oh, and they don't run any nitro, just methanol/oil. Everyone runs out of the same jug of fuel.

Best of luck Jack.....

Marty Davis

 

[Brad Christy]

Guys,

From what I understand, they run steel pipes. Not for the resonance or any other performance reason, but for structural integrity. The centifugal force will crush an aluminum pipe against the chassis. :blink:

Thanks. Brad.

Titan Racing Components

BlackJack Hydros

 

[Charles Perdue]

Hello Jack. Is Steve coming with you? I would really like to see both of you. It has been a long time. Over 20 years. I can't make this trip now but I am trying to get away in November to come out to Legg Lake and see the old gang again and also to spectate. Good luck, Charles

PS Put that 200 mph mark behind you!!!!!!!!!!!!