[DeTomaso] Pantera's running Mojave One Mile in March

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

for those interested here's some detail and website info on **Mojave One Mile** below...Registration is already half way full for March run.....everyone should be able to complete  at least 3 passes.

Mike Borders has summarized tech rules below for both the Mojave One Mile as well as the B-100 ORR....but if you can meet the minimum tech requirements for the One Mile Shoot-out (roll bar, harness, y-rated tires that also meet load ratings) you could run up to 205 mph.

If you can complete a 140-150 pass in the one mile (and you  know you can ;-) you will be bumped up to run the faster speedto 205 mph...(W rated tires will limit you to 175 MPH)...after you complete the qualifying 140-150 pass which should be a cinch for most Pantera owners you can . After that you can run up to 205 MPH in subsequent passes with just a roll bar, harness and Y rated tires.

Pantera owners planning to run are

Bob "Big-Boy" Benson (408ci Windsor - 550+HP
Darryl "SEAL" Johnson 460 big block - 600HP
Richard "3-Monkeys" Bosch (408ci Windsor stroker 550+HP
Dick "Grumpy" Drenske - 408ci *Full Race* Cleveland stroker 650HP 

I'm working to be ready by March and so are at least 2 others. Here's your chance to legally run as fast you want in a sanctioned 1-mile drag with much fewer risks then the open road races. 

 
Mad Dawg Antenucci 
Team Pantera Racing 
The 1st & still the only vintage race team in open road racing 
www.teampanteraracing.com



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From: MKM Racing <mkm_racing at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 11:20:56 AM
Subject: RE: Mile shootout on SoCal

Guys,
 
Most of the info you are looking for is now on the website, www.mojavemile.com, including the Rule Book and Registration forms.  However, I will sum up a few answers you are asking for:
 
The location is the Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, CA.  It is not an old runway but an active private/commercial airfield.  The runway is 12,500' long and we will be using about 10,000' of it for the shootout and slowdown.
 
If your Panteras have roll bars and harnesses and you have the proper safety gear, you can run up to 205 mph without needing a roll cage.  This requires "(Y)" rated tires (with parentheses).  If you have "Y" rated tires (without parentheses) your top speed will be limited to 190 mph.  If you have "W" rated tires your top speed will be limited to 175 mph.  Tire load ratings must be equal to or exceed the car's original OEM load ratings.  On Panteras, this can be tricky and easy to overlook, so choose your tires carefully.  MD can advise you on this.
 
If you have no competition experience, you will be issued a Basic license which limits your top speed to 150 mph.  However, this license can be upgraded at the event by completing one pass between 140-150 mph.  Upon successful completion, you will be issued a Sportsman License allowing you to go up to 205 mph, provided your car will Tech for that speed.  If you already have previous racing experience, we can grant a Sportsman or higher licence when you register.
 
Regarding the Bonneville 100 open road race, the highest class we allow Rookies to enter is the 130 mph class with a 150 mph maximum speed on the course.  This class requires a roll bar, harnesses, and proper safety clothing.  If your Pantera lacks harnesses/roll bar and is using factory belts, your maximum class is the 110 mph class with a 124 mph maximum speed.  If you are using factory belts, they must be fresh (<10 years old) -- 1971 belts will not pass tech.  Again, MD can advise you further, or you can refer to the online Rule Book at www.openroadracing.com.  We should have our on-line entry forms up for this event in a week or so.
 
Address any further questions to me at this email address.  Please remove the mike at openroadracing.com address from your address book as it is inactive.
 
Regards,
Mike Borders
Genera Manager
MKM Racing Promotions
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