Nichetti Drag Racing Team Florida
09-18-2014, 08:30 AM
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09-18-2014, 09:44 AM
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Thank you! There won't be any track videos till probably October as there are no races for the Hot Rod car till then. Most of the time, the team is so busy working on the car that video takes the bench. But if things change...you know where to look! ;-)
09-18-2014, 03:43 PM
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09-18-2014, 07:13 PM
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Armmclure, I replied to your PM...but I'll send this out on here also...
While I would love to provide as much info as I can, I'm limited in what the team has allowed me to discuss with the obvious competitive industry that this is. Not to mention, this is honestly a little bit of a language barrier that I'm trying to overcome by learning Portuguese. I will say this, the lifters and rockers were upgraded to an aftermarket option, however, intake are stock . The cam profiles / anything specific about cams is a question that I can't answer...mostly the head in general because that's what sets these motors apart from the others. A lot of time and money went into these engines...we have 9 original GM Racing motors for the 5 cars and have 2 R&D motors in progress.
Sorry I couldn't really help out more on this area guys, but I REALLY thank you for reading this thread...and hope that you all continue to follow!
While I would love to provide as much info as I can, I'm limited in what the team has allowed me to discuss with the obvious competitive industry that this is. Not to mention, this is honestly a little bit of a language barrier that I'm trying to overcome by learning Portuguese. I will say this, the lifters and rockers were upgraded to an aftermarket option, however, intake are stock . The cam profiles / anything specific about cams is a question that I can't answer...mostly the head in general because that's what sets these motors apart from the others. A lot of time and money went into these engines...we have 9 original GM Racing motors for the 5 cars and have 2 R&D motors in progress.
Sorry I couldn't really help out more on this area guys, but I REALLY thank you for reading this thread...and hope that you all continue to follow!
09-19-2014, 10:52 AM
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Fuel cell, liquid to air intercooler, water tank w/ ice for intercooler, swirl tank, battery. 95% of the entire weight of the car is in the front. You can literally pick the car off the ground by yourself in the back.
Oh...and look what's at the track right now
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10-23-2014, 05:42 PM
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We're racing this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway for the Sport Compact World Challenge.
Expect quite a few more updates / photos / videos starting now!
Expect quite a few more updates / photos / videos starting now!
10-23-2014, 09:39 PM
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Couple more from tonight:
7.78 @ 179...not too shabby for a first hit at the track with a new transmission setup!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204540255018568
7.78 @ 179...not too shabby for a first hit at the track with a new transmission setup!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204540255018568
02-06-2015, 11:00 PM
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I know it's been forever and a day since I've updated you on the team.
Black ProFWD car is going to be headed to Brazil soon to race there.
Blue ProFWD car is doing well and even raced last month...running 7.53 @187
Blue Hot Rod is taking a snooze.
White SFWD car is almost done
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...54330891_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/...38&oe=556C7C6B
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...93cbe761d606ce
Now you might remember that Red Hot Rod car right.....well....it's changing just a bit
If you haven't figured it out already....
RWD ECOTEC COBALT IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Black ProFWD car is going to be headed to Brazil soon to race there.
Blue ProFWD car is doing well and even raced last month...running 7.53 @187
Blue Hot Rod is taking a snooze.
White SFWD car is almost done
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...54330891_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/...38&oe=556C7C6B
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...93cbe761d606ce
Now you might remember that Red Hot Rod car right.....well....it's changing just a bit
If you haven't figured it out already....
RWD ECOTEC COBALT IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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02-07-2015, 12:16 PM
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As much as I would kill to be there right now...we are based in Florida and our cars would not fit into many / any classes that the big NHRA events hold. We primarily race on the east coast.
03-20-2015, 11:42 AM
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Little update on the white Cobalt.
So what's next you ask? Now the car goes back to the regular shop and we start to put all the pieces together. Still going to take a little bit...but things are looking good again finally!
So what's next you ask? Now the car goes back to the regular shop and we start to put all the pieces together. Still going to take a little bit...but things are looking good again finally!
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