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By RB - 16 Years Ago
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Y-blocks are back on top. Charlie set a 2 way ave of 122 on a 119 record. His competition and previous record holder has not cracked 120 yet with a Dodge trck with a destroked small block MoPar. They are now on the road heading for Columbus
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By yehaabill - 16 Years Ago
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Y-Guy Charlie: AWESOME=Fly'n Yellow Y-Block!!!!!!!!!! See Ya in Ohio, Bill
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By charliemccraney - 16 Years Ago
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Cool! Can't wait to see that thing!
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By bird55 - 16 Years Ago
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RECORD HOLDING Y BLOCK.
That has a nice ring to it!
Way to go Charlie Burns!
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 16 Years Ago
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All right Charlie!!!!!!!!! See you in Columbus, although you probably won't see this note before you get there. Y-Blocks rule the salt-----AGAIN!! John
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By Hollow Head - 16 Years Ago
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CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE! Keep on braking the records. The world is watching your journey  .
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By Daniel Jessup - 16 Years Ago
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Charlie - we applaud your hard work and your efforts - keep that Y going strong! It is great to hear about the Y in any speed record. If more of us were able to do your kind of work and participate in those kinds of meets, the Y would hold more records... Dan
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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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Just knowing that the Y-Block is capable of handling that kind of severe duty makes me breath easier knowing my "pampered princess" should last a good long time!!
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By MoonShadow - 16 Years Ago
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So Charlie and his wife show up at Columbus. Talk about fitting right in with the gang. Nice folks. Also his high speed purpose built small cube Y-block with a SUPER heavy cage is running in the 15's. And thats with a 270 rear. He did take a shot at the sand pit in the runoff today but I'm sure Jim and Bob will have that story! Charlie said "I'm used to having a 2 mile shut off area"! Great time being had by all. Chuck from NH in OH
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By mctim64 - 16 Years Ago
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Great job Charlie, I only wish I could be there! Nice to hear you made the 15s, I'm sure you would do a lot better if you were set up for that kind of racing. Tim
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By pintoplumber - 16 Years Ago
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Chuck, actually he ran an 18.30 @ 88mph. He has a 4.33 rear.
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By Johnson Rod - 16 Years Ago
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Pinto,
Whoa.... Thanks for clearing that up! Sounded pretty dang quick for a small inch engine with 2.70 gears!!!!! Even if it was blown or had NOS it would be hard to get in the 15's.
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By MoonShadow - 16 Years Ago
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I probably had my head under my hood (again) when I thought I heard that! Well he sill ran great for a salt car. I got through the weekend with a running car that sounds good. Cured an ignition problem on Saturday (no runs) and had one pass for a 17.20 on Sunday. Suffs gettin better all the time! Chuck in NH
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By 57FordPU - 16 Years Ago
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Greg.............I missed sharing a brew or two too. It was great to meet you and all your fellow race maniacs. It was also good to learn about Y-Blocks from NZ. Don't count us out on visiting some time. For an update on our trip, see "Y-Blocks at car shows", also in "Racing". Would love to see any pictures you have, please email if you don't mind..................
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By pintoplumber - 16 Years Ago
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Charlie and Corene spent a couple of days here on their way south. We took them over to Intercourse PA to see some Amish. Here's a picture of Charlie checking out some Lancaster County horsepower.
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By 57FordPU - 16 Years Ago
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Thanks Dennis, you captured my best side. We had a great time and the girls are still emailing. Tomorrow is tech and Saturday is the test. Chance of light rain in the forecast. I'm nervous, but confident.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 16 Years Ago
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Go get 'em Charlie!!!! Best of luck. John in Selma, IN
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