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Demps · 07-08-2014

Old hats,
Are there any remnants or history of the record to see in Ft Stockton? I may have a few hours in the AM to tour
Ted

Paul Workman · 07-08-2014

Ted,
I hope you can make it at least long enough to snap some pictures! I'd like to see the setting some 21 years later - tumbleweeds n snakes or whatever! Maybe a layout for the HOTB???

Just a thought.

Paul.

gbrtng · 07-08-2014

We talked our way in back in 1999 and the management knew NOTHING about the record run. There was a black 90 ZR-1 onsite that was used for tire testing early on - I wonder if it's still there. You might not even be able to get in - security was tight.

gbrtng · 07-13-2014

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

We talked our way in back in 1999 and the management knew NOTHING about the record run. There was a black 90 ZR-1 onsite that was used for tire testing early on - I wonder if it's still there. You might not even be able to get in - security was tight.

It looks a bit more visitor-friendly now than back in 1999 when cameras were not allowed. The general manager did allow some pics after we convinced him we weren't Uniroyal spies. We spent about an hour onsite, and he showed us all the various test tracks and the testing equipment.
Glad you got to see the facility, Ted.

Vetman · 07-09-2014

Who owns the track? Is it not used anymore? Let's get it opened for the 25th for some parade laps. I would contribute dollars to drive and get video of of a
Caravan of Z's doing parade laps.

Fully Vetted · 07-09-2014

It's owned by Bridgestone and still used as a test facility. I thought it would be great to have the World Record car shipped out from the museum and do a parade lap with us following behind. I talked to Mike at the NCM and he thought he could get one of the drivers (not Morrison) to do the lap. Getting Bridgestone to agree is a whole different ball game. Ft. Stockton has plenty of hotels so it could support a large gathering. I'm sure one of the Corvette mags would be interested in reliving one of the greatest moments in Corvette history as well as our own HOTB.

gbrtng · 07-09-2014

There are two record cars - where is the L98 now?

Kevin · 07-09-2014

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

There are two record cars - where is the L98 now?

aren't both in the ncm?

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-09-2014

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Originally Posted by Kevin

aren't both in the ncm?

The Record car is at the NCM. The white L98 car is in private hands.

Demps · 07-13-2014

As I exited I-10 to the Ft Stockton Texas Proving Grounds, I day dreamed of a spring day in 1990 when a group of Corvette folks ascended on the place attempting a record run. I couldn't help but think of just how impressive the accomplishments are. Yes, there are speed accomplishments for other/newer cars but 24 hrs is impressive. My Dad brought me back to reality, "get out and take a picture".

Hib's article can be read here:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...ldRecords.aspx

I pulled up to the ops center and was hesitantly greeted. After an introduction, the ops chief was very nice and let me walk around a bit. Bridgestone tests semi-truck tires there.

There was a semi making laps. He couldn't allow me closer for safety reasons plus they were dog-n-ponying some customers. Could you imagine of loading the car and making a few laps?

07-08-2014	#1
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 998	Fort Stockton Old hats, Are there any remnants or history of the record to see in Ft Stockton? I may have a few hours in the AM to tour Ted

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Fort Stockton Ted, I hope you can make it at least long enough to snap some pictures! I'd like to see the setting some 21 years later - tumbleweeds n snakes or whatever! Maybe a layout for the HOTB??? Just a thought. Paul. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

07-08-2014	#3
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: Fort Stockton We talked our way in back in 1999 and the management knew NOTHING about the record run. There was a black 90 ZR-1 onsite that was used for tire testing early on - I wonder if it's still there. You might not even be able to get in - security was tight. __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

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Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 401	Re: Fort Stockton Who owns the track? Is it not used anymore? Let's get it opened for the 25th for some parade laps. I would contribute dollars to drive and get video of of a Caravan of Z's doing parade laps. __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

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Fully Vetted Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 1,510	Re: Fort Stockton It's owned by Bridgestone and still used as a test facility. I thought it would be great to have the World Record car shipped out from the museum and do a parade lap with us following behind. I talked to Mike at the NCM and he thought he could get one of the drivers (not Morrison) to do the lap. Getting Bridgestone to agree is a whole different ball game. Ft. Stockton has plenty of hotels so it could support a large gathering. I'm sure one of the Corvette mags would be interested in reliving one of the greatest moments in Corvette history as well as our own HOTB. __________________ _________________ 1994 AB/Grey #141 430 RWHP/392 RWTQ FBI Lyposuction / Secondaries relieved of duty / SW Long Tube Headers / Corsa Exhaust / FIC SS Injectors / MSD Coils / Lightweight Pulleys / Corey tuned B & M Shifter / Aluminum Flywheel / Samco Hoses / Shelby Series One's / C4 No Flex Frame Stiffener BBC - Bling By Carter: Custom ZR-1 Center Caps / Custom Plenum Plate / Air Box Knobs / TB Cover / Oil Filter Cover

07-09-2014	#7
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: Fort Stockton There are two record cars - where is the L98 now? __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

07-13-2014	#10
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 998	Re: Fort Stockton As I exited I-10 to the Ft Stockton Texas Proving Grounds, I day dreamed of a spring day in 1990 when a group of Corvette folks ascended on the place attempting a record run. I couldn't help but think of just how impressive the accomplishments are. Yes, there are speed accomplishments for other/newer cars but 24 hrs is impressive. My Dad brought me back to reality, "get out and take a picture". Hib's article can be read here: http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...ldRecords.aspx I pulled up to the ops center and was hesitantly greeted. After an introduction, the ops chief was very nice and let me walk around a bit. Bridgestone tests semi-truck tires there. There was a semi making laps. He couldn't allow me closer for safety reasons plus they were dog-n-ponying some customers. Could you imagine of loading the car and making a few laps?