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Congrats, Roog. At 64mph, you've well made entry into the 100kph Club. :first_place:

Speed racing is tough. Esp. tethered racing. Obviously placing loads on the car and chassis none of us 'straight liners' have experienced. Hard to make any recommendations. Speed racing improvements, though, is usually measured with a micrometer, not a meter stick. Patience is paramount...

Blimey, mate! :) Record first run out. Yeah, I's say that makes for a successful first session. Good show. Always mods to make chasing that elusive mph figure. Looking forward to your follow-on runs. Curious? Can you use the present body as a mold to pull one in Lexan? Reads like the...

Yep. Definitely a Sunbeam Racing Red. Looking good, mate.

Wondering if this body might be a candidate for a Kamm effect rear? Earlier on you were wondering about what to do with the rear of the body. Ferrari used it successfully on its 'bread van' body in the 60s as did the GT-40. Just a thought. Your tether project looking great. Two thumbs up...

Ahh, the memories. Helped my dad in repair of fiberglass boats, mat and chop lay-up late 1950s, early 1960s. Keep a supply of acetone at hand. It helps in clean up. Nasty stuff though. Use care with it.

Excellent vid on the bench run up. "I love it when a plan comes together." (thank you A Team) The wheel/tire assembly puts me so much in mind of Malcom Campbell 'Bluebird' images years past. Have you selected a name for this effort yet?