Welcome to the current GSTA dragster page

In 2004 a new 225” Front Engine Dragster project was started. The all Chrome-Moly chassis was built by Stubby Abraham certified to 6.50 Seconds. The car was campaigned starting in 2006 and features Nitro/Alchohol injected 440ci Dart block.
The Nostalgia car has run in the 7.50’s at over 181MPH.
Drivers: Mike Splett - More to come
Crew:  Mike Splett - Dave Smith - Pete Nielson - Rich Polkinghorne – Barry Larson – Joel Frary – Jim Splett – Dave Le Mieur – Thor Sohlstrom – Shawn O’Keefe – Dave Hoffman – Steve Andersen – Pat Bonnett – Charlie Johnson – Jerry Gruwell – Frank Courtright – Bill Courtright - Ron Ruettiman  - Bryan Warhol – Roger Bodine – Rich Mueller

Click here for construction pictures of the current GSTA dragster!

Chassis Specs
Chassis: 2005 SAGSTA
Wheelbase: 217 inches
Overall Height: 48 inches
Weight: 1530 lbs.

Engine Specs
Block: Dart
Displacement: 440ci
Horsepower: 762
Torque: 682ft/lbs
Camshaft: Comp
Pistons: Ross
Piston Rings: Childs
Rods: Carrillo
Cylinder Heads: Brodix 11RI
Supercharger: NA
Ignition: MSD Magneto
Spark Plugs: NGK
Fuel: 25%-30% Nitromethane
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.8 gallons
Oil: Brad Penn 20w50
Bearings: A.E. Clevite
Oil Pan: Milodon
Fittings: Aeroquip
Crank: Callies
Fuel Pump: DSR

Drivetrain Specs
Transmission: Cheney Performance Built Powerglide
Rear End: Neil and Parks 12 bolt
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels – Front: Wire 22”
Wheels – Rear: American Racing
Tires – Front: 22x2x17 Goodyear
Tires – Rear: 31x12x15 Goodyear

Safety Equipment
Firesuit: Simpson -20 9 layer
Helmet: Impact
Parachute: Deist
Driver Safety Harness: Deist
Blower Restraint: TBD
Paint: Pat Bonnett
Driver/Crew Chief
Mike Splett
Crew
Pete Nielsen
Dave Smith
Jim Splett
GSTA Members

Performance
Best E.T. – 7.54 seconds, St Louis, MO., 5/18/09
Best MPH – 181.6 mph, St. Louis MO., 5/18/09
Best 60’ – 1.08 seconds, Cedar Falls Raceway 6/09
Best 1/8 Mile – 4.81 @ 148mph Cordova Il., 6/20/09
Furthest Distance Traveled – Bakersfield, CA. 2007 CHRR 10/12-10/14
Home Track – BIR

Run NHRA Heritage Series Races, NHRA Hot Rod Reunions, and Nostalgia Pro Comp events throughout the country.

The Car was built and Funded by the GSTA, the Chassis was built by Stubby Abraham.

2010 GSTA Racing Schedule
5/15 or 5/29 - Testing, Grove Creek Raceway, MN.

6/11–6/13 -Hot Rod Nationals, O'Reilly Raceway Park Indianapolis, IN

7/16–7/18 - Car Craft, State Fair Grounds, St. Paul, MN

7/24 - Night of Fire, Cedar Falls Raceway, IA.

8/28-8/29 - MSRA SS/FR, BIR

9/17-9/19 - Muscle Car Reunion and Nostalgia Drags, Kansas City, MO.

10/15-10/17 - Goodguys/NPCA Nostalgia Nationals, Bowling Green, KY

All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Here's a quicktime clip of a test and tune run

See this website for more pics of the race and car show….
http://flickr.com/photos/chuckyone/sets/72157608184950434/

Wheelstand At Cordova - Summer 2006

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CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF THE DRAGSTER IN ACTION
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