Wayne Nicholson Car: ’63 Chevrolet Corvette Occupation: Bodyshop Manager for BMW Home Town/Country: Ossett, West Yorkshire Team: Lucky Devil Best ET: 7.071 seconds Best Terminal Speed: 199.67mph

Smart silver Lucky Devil graduated from Super Pro ET in 2008, bringing Chevy horsepower into a Hemi-dominated world. Began 2009 with first 6sec/200mph pass in pre-Easter test but missed Easter Thunderball (MSA Rnd. 1) with engine damage. Ran official personal bests, just outside the magic marks, qualifying 15th for Main Event (MSA Rnd.2). Qualified 4th for Summer Nationals (MSA Rnd.3).

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Car Specifications

Car / bodyshell: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Chassis: Jon Webster (UK)
Engine: 510ci Chevrolet – supercharged/methanol
Supercharger/Turbos: Mooneyham 14/71
Pistons: JE
Ignition: MSD 44
Transmission: Lenco 3-speed + Bruno converter
Clutch:   
Rear axle: 9.5-inch, fully floating ,40 spline shafts, fabricated casing
Wheels: Weld
Tyres: Hoosier
Parachutes: Simpson

Team Sponsors

Quarry Motors - www.quarrymotors.co.uk, Originals Hot Rod Supply co.