P.R. 1/2 mile

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  1. Velociabstract

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    A by invitation only 1/2 event was held locally the 24th of march here in Puerto Rico and I got invited with the help of a friend on the inside. What an experience. I learned alot about my car, aero, tire pressures and had a great time. And the cars, WOW. The winner was a 2012 GTR. I managed a meager 139.23 mph in my SRT-6 but feel like 145 is reachable with a few adjustments. My car is set up for Solo 1 and the 255's on the front must have really slowed me down. Here's a video of my best pass and a photo of my car at the event.

    Les

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    Sounds like a fun time...so close to 140. Do you think you are you going to get another chance to try to break 140?
     
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    Rec 26 ...a tremor in the MOPAR

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    Where on Puerto Rico was this?
     
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    I'll get 140 next time for sure. I put 104 in the tank and it really leaned out the AFR's. The event was held in Aguadilla at the Rafael Hernandez Airport.

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    diablo 'mano! I didn't know they were doing that there.
     
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    This was the 4th event. The first 2 were in Fajardo at an airport but it wasn't a true 1/2 mile because the braking area was too short. The second 2 were in Aguadilla. It's by invitation only, no alcohol allowed, armed guards at the gate etc. If anyone messes up or causes a problem it's over for good so the group organizing these events is being diligent. There's a rumor of a possible 1 mile event in Ceiba.

    Les