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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.

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

Quote:

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?

Vetman · 07-13-2014

Fantastic photo, especially of your black z. My black z will be driving through that gate next spring on my way to the gathering in May, 2015. I would give just about anything to drive on that track with a "boat load" of other z's and with video taken!!!!

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

07-09-2014	#4
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	#6
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	#9
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?

07-13-2014	#10
Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 401	Re: Fort Stockton Fantastic photo, especially of your black z. My black z will be driving through that gate next spring on my way to the gathering in May, 2015. I would give just about anything to drive on that track with a "boat load" of other z's and with video taken!!!! __________________ 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