victoredaye Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Thought you all might like to see the footage of my 46 P15 convertible beating a 54 Cadillac during the 1/8th Mile drag at the new ATOMIC Festival in the UK. And it wasn't a one off, I ran twice and won both times. The P15 is all Fenton Equipped, Head, Dual Intake & Headers. Not bad for an old flathead 6. I must admit I did get beaten by a 48 P15 2 door sedan but I have my sights on the racing at Pendine sands to get my own back. https://www.facebook...&type=2 Edited May 6, 2014 by victoredaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoredaye Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Looks like the footage hasn't uploaded, let me try and get it up here for you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 forgot to put in a link I would like to see it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152180709228795&set=vb.763608794&type=2&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) I loved watching Chris and Dean racing each other, and a range of other pre-49 cars, in their P15s. These drags were 1/8th mile, flag start, on the taxiway of an historic airfield... so it doesn't get much more authentic than that! Looking forward to coming up against both these guys at the VHRA Hot Rod Races on Pendine Beach, next month...See you on the sand! Edited May 6, 2014 by Robin (UK) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoredaye Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 With the three of us I think we must be the only Plymouth racing team in the UK! At least we will come first, second & third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I don't use Facebook at all, so I didn't see the video, but I think the idea of vintage drag races is too cool. I've had a few street races in mine, back in the day. Never been to a real track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoredaye Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 It was a lot of fun. I cant seem to get the footage to upload to the forum, if anyone can give me a pointer as to how I can do it so everyone can see that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Here's a picture for you. This was Chris' and Dean's first run... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just copy and paste the facebook page address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dean and his P15 sedan get a namecheck in this report... http://www.vhra.co.uk/VHRA/News/Entries/2014/5/10_ATOMIC.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrOjAnUK Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 What did you think of ATOMIC? worth going?? Im tempted to go next year, my kid was playing there this year with Eddie Glendening. TrOjAn PS, I cant see your Facebook footage either 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm a bit biased, Trojan - I was running it! But the feedback has been incredibly positive and there's a real buzz about the event. There's no video of the two Plymouths on YouTube, but here's a clip I just found of a couple of rods on the strip... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrOjAnUK Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm a bit biased, Trojan - I was running it! But the feedback has been incredibly positive and there's a real buzz about the event. Wow.. The Management eh? Hope my young girl did you proud, she plays with The Doggone Honkabillies, she has been going on about the weekender and is trying to get us to go next year. Theres a few of us, but I dont do tents so it will be a Hotel nearby for me and the Mrs as for the drag strip, I wont be taking my truck down there.. just aint fast enough LOL. Nice video though.. chat soon, TrOjAn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Claire was great. Always love The Doggone Honkabillies' shows. Fully understand about the camping. There are LOADS of local hotels, though, so you'll be fine. There's a list on the ATOMIC website. You can email me any time, for info: Robin@RockTheJoint.com Here's a picture for you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Holy Mackeral, Andy!! Was anybody looking at the cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61farnham Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi All, I went just on the Saturday, not in my Plymouth gave the Ferd a blast, had a great day lots to see and do. Here's some pics of the boys at play And one for TrOjan If you want to see more from the day have a look at my album on Flikr https://www.flickr.com/photos/55675756@N00/sets/72157644553606704/ regards .............. Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow! Looks like you midwest guys had megatons of Atomic fun. (P-15's rock!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40desoto Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Claire was great. Always love The Doggone Honkabillies' shows. Fully understand about the camping. There are LOADS of local hotels, though, so you'll be fine. There's a list on the ATOMIC website. You can email me any time, for info: Robin@RockTheJoint.com Here's a picture for you... Wow! Nice Vintage 3 piece Slingerland.. As a drummer myself I can really appreciate a vintage drumset.. She must be proud to have a dad into classic cars and you must be really proud of her as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrOjAnUK Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) As a dad Im proud as ****, big grin whenever she plays, Now, Im going to cross my fingers and hope someone here can help me out....... there was a 1950 Red Dodge B2B pickup there.. I would LOVE to get in touch with the owner. So, if anyone knows who it belongs to PLEASE give them a shout or hook me up with them please.. Cheers, TrOjAn Edited May 14, 2014 by TrOjAnUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I can probably help. Just drop me an email. R. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Just came across this picture of Dean getting out of the traps ahead of Chris in his convertible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Those fender skirts with the speed stripes must have made him the faster one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 what are the helmets for..in case he falls getting out of the car.... yeah yeah I know track regs....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Do the upped side windows in the convertible give an aerodynamic advantage? Or does this simply not mess the drivers hair up under the helmet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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