Going to Check out a 9

[EUGENIO_979]

This weekend I will be going to check out this car. Just wondering if anyone had any 411/history on it?
Thanks,
Derek

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff94/EUGENIO79/9car.jpg

[dislocated1]

Ahhh an old Lothringer "Wedge" car... don't have any history on it, but I want it!

[doug969]

Im sure Jeff wont mind me giving an answer to his car but all I know about it is he got it from Rusty Ruby in Vegas who got it from Doug Ingram in Vegas who got it from the OG owner (maybe O'donnel?) who I can't remember right now. He had it built from Kent Lothring as the first tube chassis car from what Jeff told me, I think. Jeff rebuilt it from the ground up after he bought it and put on a ton of new parts. I did some of the work on the front beam (arms,stops,cross bar). I think Bill Shapley did the trans and Victor did the motor for Ingram. I raced against that car in SNORE where Ingram did very well in it. Ruby raced it in SNORE a few times and the "Big 9 Race" in 05. It sat in Ingrams yard for maybe 4 years before Ruby got it. I know it doesnt have many hard miles on it after Jeff rebuilt it with it racing the Powder Puff and I think one other race with his son and brother who pull over for the 11 cars to pass (sorry Jimmy). I have seen it run during a test and it looked fine and I think it's a good car to start off in. Sorry I dont have much info and Im sure Jeff with answer all your Q's for you.

[scottys-misfits]

wow doug if i give you my last name can you find out some info on my family back ground?

[EUGENIO_979]

Thanks for the replies. I am new to the class 9 world and look forward to racing in 09.

[Shred918]

I have driven that car after it was rebuilt and it is a nice running nine car. A really great deal

[200MPHTape]

Thanks for the replies. I am new to the class 9 world and look forward to racing in 09.

Just wondering why the switch to 9 cars? I have been a 9 car fan since the 70's and would have been out there in 08, but my son(7yrs old) wanted to start racing motocross. I figured he would either love it or hate it after the first couple of races and I could get back to working on my car. Well he loved it and was kicking some ars, so I found my self working on his bike and hitting all the races we could in So. Cal. At Barona race track he advanced so fast that he has been racing against the 9-10 year old and putting the fear in all the dads of that class! Now he has his sites on a Championship, his first Mini Nationals he lapped everyone but second.

[Shred918]

This weekend I will be going to check out this car. Just wondering if anyone had any 411/history on it?
Thanks,
Derek



Did you end up getting the car?

[9rocky]

Did you end up getting the car?

A little birdy told me he did.

[Shred918]

A little birdy told me he did.

Wow that is awesome!

[ace_photo]

Yep Derek is a proud new owner of a class 9 car.. Picking it up on the 26th just after Christmas..

Hopefully he lets me drive it every now and then..... What do ya say cuz??

Lol Congrats on FINALLY getting out there.

GET SOME

[bajafox]

So why the move to class 9? Is it something he wants to do on the side, but still race the 16 car?

[AZ1000]

Did you end up getting the car?

Did someone get a Wedgie?

[EUGENIO_979]

First off this DEREK. Steven is my cousin. But he will be my partner for the long hauls if he is lucky :D.


YEEEEEES SIR. I am going to pick it up this Friday:D. We need to do a couple small custom fittings but for the most part its ready to ROLL. I am taking the trans to Adam P. for a go through and its basically race ready. We will DP the motor eventually and its on. Hopefully we can get out there sometime in Jan. Its a sweet little car and Jeff (cool dude) gave us a good deal with some spares and insight into the 9 world. We are all really excited and look forward to 2009. Happy Holidays everyone.

Derek

[EUGENIO_979]

Yep Derek is a proud new owner of a class 9 car.. Picking it up on the 26th just after Christmas..

Hopefully he lets me drive it every now and then..... What do ya say cuz??

Lol Congrats on FINALLY getting out there.

GET SOME

Family First dude. You know you will get some.

[EUGENIO_979]

Just wondering why the switch to 9 cars? I have been a 9 car fan since the 70's and would have been out there in 08, but my son(7yrs old) wanted to start racing motocross. I figured he would either love it or hate it after the first couple of races and I could get back to working on my car. Well he loved it and was kicking some ars, so I found my self working on his bike and hitting all the races we could in So. Cal. At Barona race track he advanced so fast that he has been racing against the 9-10 year old and putting the fear in all the dads of that class! Now he has his sites on a Championship, his first Mini Nationals he lapped everyone but second.

Thats awesome good for him. Sounds like a future driving champ!

[AZ1000]

First off this DEREK. Steven is my cousin. But he will be my partner for the long hauls if he is lucky :D.


YEEEEEES SIR. I am going to pick it up this Friday:D. We need to do a couple small custom fittings but for the most part its ready to ROLL. I am taking the trans to Adam P. for a go through and its basically race ready. We will DP the motor eventually and its on. Hopefully we can get out there sometime in Jan. Its a sweet little car and Jeff (cool dude) gave us a good deal with some spares and insight into the 9 world. We are all really excited and look forward to 2009. Happy Holidays everyone.

Derek

You got a cool car Derek.
Well there goes the Desert Bar trip, eh Jeffe?
Saturday??

[Shred918]

Alas there is another 9 car........


You guys got a great car and I look forward to racing with you. Welcome to 9.

[YOSHIE]

What's up buddy, I am also new to class nine along with my brother. We race #976 and were out at the Bud Light Dash til Mile 100. I think you might have said hi to my bro at tech but Im not sure if it was you.
Im not exactly how, but we are supposedly related to "Stevie" and maybe even you. I remember calling him "Stevie" when we were little kids. Look forward to racing with you out there man.

[Fourstroker]

Family First dude. You know you will get some.

Be on the lookout for a package coming your way from me, Kevin Martin. You will understand when you open it...I promise!

[YOSHIE]

Who was that last message for from Kevin Martin?

[YOSHIE]

Hey dude, was that last message meant for me?

[EUGENIO_979]

What's up buddy, I am also new to class nine along with my brother. We race #976 and were out at the Bud Light Dash til Mile 100. I think you might have said hi to my bro at tech but Im not sure if it was you.
Im not exactly how, but we are supposedly related to "Stevie" and maybe even you. I remember calling him "Stevie" when we were little kids. Look forward to racing with you out there man.

Yeah that was me at tech! You guys got a good looking car. What happened at the Dash?

[EUGENIO_979]

Be on the lookout for a package coming your way from me, Kevin Martin. You will understand when you open it...I promise!

Yep Yep..........Not sure if my Dad got it yet..........

I got an email from Jeff saying be on the lookout!

Thanks for sending that!

[MAD MAX 8]

no offense to anyone but I know there is a better, championship car ready to buy. fully prepped with the capability of winning out of the box. The maxwell 9 car. great price for a great car. look it up
.

[ffrank]

MAD MAX is right... The old Silcock Lothringer has been for sale for some time and is a great car! Id still like to have Reids first though.

[Fourstroker]

Hey dude, was that last message meant for me?

It was for Eugenio79

[YOSHIE]

Yeah Eugenio, at about MM75, my brother, Jeremy got in the car and at about MM90 the ring and pinion went out. We had a decent run going til then. Oh well, that's racing. We're both still trying to find that sweet spot in the car where it's not being pushed too hard or not hard enough. Its crazy how much strategy/luck is involved. Since the race, the car has been pulled apart and we have some work to do on the transmission. Abot $1000-$1300 worth as per the estimate. We'll be ready for the Feb21st race though. Are you gonna make that one?

[EUGENIO_979]

Yeah Eugenio, at about MM75, my brother, Jeremy got in the car and at about MM90 the ring and pinion went out. We had a decent run going til then. Oh well, that's racing. We're both still trying to find that sweet spot in the car where it's not being pushed too hard or not hard enough. Its crazy how much strategy/luck is involved. Since the race, the car has been pulled apart and we have some work to do on the transmission. Abot $1000-$1300 worth as per the estimate. We'll be ready for the Feb21st race though. Are you gonna make that one?

That sucks you had some tough luck at the Dash!

Yeah Im about in the same boat as you are. We are having our trans gone through at the moment. After the Trans service I want to have the motor gone through and dual ported. We were shooting to make BAP but it doesnt look likely at the moment:mad:. Feb. 21st might just be a better date! So hopefully we can get on the ball and get rolling. Do you guys plan on running in the high desert often?