Current GSTA Dragster

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 an all aluminum, Nitro/Alchohol injected 414” Rodeck tall block.
The Nostalgia car has run in the 7:60’s at over 177 MPH. Future plans include a supercharger, new body panels, and more nitro.

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: 220 inches
Overall Height: 48 inches
Weight: 1350 lbs.

Engine Specs

Engine Block: Rodeck
Displacement: 415 cubic inches
Horsepower: 755

Torque: 672ft/lbs
Camshaft: Crane
Pistons: Ross
Piston Rings: Childs
Rods: Carrillo
Cylinder Heads: Brodix 11RI
Supercharger: SOON WE HOPE
Ignition:MSD
Spark Plugs: NGK
Fuel: 25%-30% Nitromethane mixed with Methanol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.8 gallons
Oil: Brad Penn/Lucas Oil Stabilizer
Bearings:A.E. Clevite
Oil Pan: Rodeck
Fittings: Aeroquip
Crank: SCAT
Fuel Pump: DSR

Drivetrain Specs

Transmission: Cheney Performance Built Powerglide
Rear End: Neil and Parks
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels – Front: American Racing
Wheels – Rear: American Racing
Tires – Front: 22 x 2 x 17 Goodyear
Tires – Rear: 31 x 12 x 15 Goodyear

Safety Equipment

Firesuit: Simpson 9 layer
Helmet: Simpson
Parachute: Simpson
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. – 7.69 seconds, Bowling Green, KY., 10/18/08
Best MPH – 176 mph, Cordova Il., 6/20/08
Best 60’ – 1.09 seconds, Cedar Falls Raceway 9/07
Best 1/8 Mile – 4.88 @ 146mph Cordova Il., 6/20/08

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.

We returned from Bowling Green KY, yesterday after a great weekend of drag racing and a great Goodguys car show. Check out the attached pics….

We ran a best time of 7.69, a new record for the GSTA Team! Every pass we made this weekend was in the top ten passes we have ever made. Everything went very well, we received many compliments on how great our car looks and performs.