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by Norm
Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:17 am
Forum: Records
Topic: D/GC record
Replies: 12
Views: 29424

Thanks Don for your kind words of wisdom.hehheh (cast iron antique engine) must get a sticker for ya to put on the red wagon saying when I grow up I want to be a Chev 292 :D :twisted:

So hows the wagon going? or are you looking for a 292 to put in it hehehhehehehheh
by Norm
Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:35 am
Forum: Records
Topic: D/GC record
Replies: 12
Views: 29424

:twisted: Thanks Dr Goggles for your feedback Well what can we say? :twisted: We wil all have to wait to see how the 292 goes :twisted:

One thing that I have noticed is that the whole record list must be correct and updated.

Norman
Gnome Racing
six in a row the only way to go
by Norm
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:50 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Condition of lake and fees
Replies: 4
Views: 7630

Condition of lake and fees

Hi everyone, can anyone let us know what the condition of the lake is and if there has been any rain over the lake? Also I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the fees for this years camping will be and all other cost of entering. Maybe in the next news letter it would be good to see how many $...
by Norm
Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Records
Topic: D/GC record
Replies: 12
Views: 29424

D/GC record

Can anyone help me. Just looking at the D/GC record and cant work it out. Mark Hadfield has the record but with two different times. One being 178.651 and 195.047 which both were set in 2004. Can you help me out with the correct record and who obtained it? Norman Gnome Racing six in a row the only w...
by Norm
Thu May 11, 2006 11:31 am
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: 1935 Chev Tourer for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 7750

1935 Chev Tourer for sale

My unfinished 35 Chev Tourer is for sale. Not more much to be done. All the hard work has been done. Must sell. $20,000.00 ONO STRAIGHT GAS P76 FRONT DISCS RESEARCH CARBS FORD MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER EK HOLDEN BREAK PEDAL BOX BODY REAR GUARDS 3"WIDER FIBREGLASS FORD 9" WITH 3.70 RATIO CUSTOM GRI...
by Norm
Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:25 am
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: tyres for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 6775

tyres for sale

Gnome Racing has 4 Michelin Certi 185/70 13 H rated tyres for sale. They have only done 50 mile so they are just about brand new. We are asking $65.00 each.
by Norm
Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Aust.Standard AS1698 Helmet Choice.
Replies: 6
Views: 10276

MMMMMMMMM I have done a bit of research and found that there are 2 types of helmets. Ones for bikes and one for cars. The car helmet is fire rated. So I wondering what the club is going to do in regards to this. The rule book doesnt say anything about this just that it has to be snell 2000. Im curre...
by Norm
Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:20 am
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: AERODYNAMICS: Sedan vs Wagon vs Ute
Replies: 20
Views: 42094

Can anyone help me. We are looking at putting moon discs on the Gnome and are trying to work out do they realy work, how do they work and what possible benifits we will get.



Norman
Gnome Racing
SIX IN A ROW THE ONLY WAY TO GO
by Norm
Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:05 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: Gearbox mix and match
Replies: 12
Views: 24262

The first question I have for you is how long is your tail shaft? At Gnome Racing we still use a stock aussie 4 speed behind a Chev 292 and havent had any problems to date. (touch wood). From our view its the way you put the power to the ground. You have to remember its not the drags or street racin...
by Norm
Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:57 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: Snell Approved Helmets
Replies: 17
Views: 29392

Further to all the talk on motor bike helmets, is anyone looking in to car helmets going to the AUS standard? For people looking for new helmets and dont want to get 2000 rated snell, I have seen that snell 2005 rated helments wont be released untill October 2005 Norman Gnome Racing Six in a row the...
by Norm
Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:28 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: Oil Pressure problems.
Replies: 10
Views: 24919

Another trick you may want to try is fill the oil filter and pre prim the pump before you install it.

Norman
by Norm
Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:26 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: 2005 video's
Replies: 28
Views: 43860

2005 video

I was also looking forward to getting a DVD of the event as well. We have taken some video of Gnome Racing over the past tewelve months slotting the new 292 into the car and all that type of stuff as well as at the lake. Over the past years we have set a camera in the car which gives a bit of a look...
by Norm
Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:32 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Safety Vest
Replies: 1
Views: 4902

Safety Vest

Just chasing up the issue about safety vests at the start line. As stated in the news letter they will be supplied at the start line. Can we supply our own. Also the issue about helmets with 2000 snell. I have only unsed mine for 4 years of racing and its still kepted in the box and is still bran ne...
by Norm
Tue Feb 15, 2005 11:36 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Is the Lake dry?
Replies: 18
Views: 23256

Thanks for that Greg. For people that want to watch the weather they may like to check the BOM site so they can watch the rain if any. http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR27 ... html#image

Norman from Gnome Racing
by Norm
Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:17 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Condition of lake
Replies: 3
Views: 7630

Condition of lake

Hi everyone, does anyone know the condition of the as last reported it was under water.

Norman