29
Oct

AMS Texas Mile Race Report – October 22-24, 2010

October 22-24, 2010

Goliad County, TX

Last weekend, AMS made its way down to the October 2010 Texas Mile with the white AMS Alpha 9 GT-R and the AMS Drag EVO VIII. This was the third time attending the bi-annual festival – a standing mile event hosted the last week of March and October at the Goliad County Industrial Airpark, Texas.

The AMS Drag EVO VIII made its way back to the Mile with hopes of besting its 228mph pass from last March – this time, running on E98 and a host of improvements including a dry sump, a more efficient 42R-based turbo and forged steel connecting rods. The Drag EVO was running strong, but after a shakedown pass on Friday, driver Eric Jones was more concerned with the 30mph crosswind coming from the south and decided to call it the day for the drag car.

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The AMS Drag EVO VIII making its second consecutive appearance at the October 2010 Texas Mile.

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25
Mar

AMS Drag Evo VIII to compete in the Texas Mile – Update

Well our beloved drag car is now about to get loaded into a trailer for the Texas mile. The finishing touches were performed the past few days. Some final aero steps were taken on the front bumper. The air horn was applied to the turbo. The cage was seamed up in a couple more spots for added safety and rigidity. The exhaust was finished as well with a very cool and unique look out the front bumper. The air to water setup and Radiator were totally finished and Justin performed some last minute adjustments to the suspension and alignment. Or course last but not least she got her throw back sticker treatment. Toss in a little paint on the bumper and Texas here we come!

Friday the 26th will be the first day for passes on the car stay tuned for more updates.


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18
Mar

AMS to Attend Spring 2010 Texas Mile Event!

AMS prepares to attend the Texas Mile Event for the 2nd time. This time, we plan to bring the AMS GT-R, AMS Porsche 996 and one other vehicle – the AMS EVO VIII Drag Car! See what it takes to convert the Drag Car into a standing one mile race vehicle!

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18
Mar

AMS Drag Evo VIII to compete in the Texas Mile – Update

Since our last post, Eric Jones, was able to complete the design and build of the front undertray. The intercooler piping, the twin wastegate setup/dump tubes and exhaust have all been fitted along with the air-to-water intercooler. Currently, Shane is at work mounting the radiator. With a bit more riveting, the aluminum plates on the front fascia will be secured and after speaking with the guys from fabrication, the AMS EVO VIII Drag Car should be finished and ready for tuning in a few more days!

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10
Mar

AMS Drag Evo VIII to compete in the Texas Mile – Update

Justin, Eric and the Fabrication department have been hard at work. Header mockup looks to be done and final welding is taking place.

Eric Jones is busy seaming up the front doors and other areas that need to be 200+ mph friendly

All in all progress is going VERY well.

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03
Mar

AMS Drag Evo VIII to compete in the Texas Mile – Update 1

Some updated header pictures. Justin has made some SERIOUS progress in just 48 hours!


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