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SOUNDS LIKE A BROKEN RECORD Recent racing events have put Patrick’s numbers into the spotlight. His personal best ET is a 5.81, set in 2014 and he’s knocking on the door of 250 mph as seen here.
CALL THE PLUMBER... AND THE ELECTRICIAN This is just a small sample of what goes into a race car of this caliber in the way of hoses and wiring.
signs are constantly monitored. Once the car’s MSD APS starter is cranked over by the 16-volt battery, Patrick relies on Strange Engineering to rotate the earth via their 11.5-inch Pro Mod fl ater rearend. A host of different gear ratios are used depending on track conditions and the tune up used. The ully adjustable 4-link rear suspension system is the bread and butter of a Pro Mod and its setup is typically a tightly guarded secret. You can have all the power and car you need, but without suspension tuning, these high-powered machines can easily overpower the track. As a result, once a team finds the sweet spot in the suspension, they keep it to themselves. Penske air adjustable rear shocks plant the massive Goodyear 36x17-16
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