It was only a 100 shot!
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WTG Josh! Blower only Record+Worlds Fastest [email protected] MPH Closer to Top Cat's 8sec goal
Kate my daughter and I met Josh @ his HHP shop early Saturday morning. I was very excited to be finally getting "Top Cat" back to the track. Once again we would start chipping away to meet my Husband Top Cat's 8.xx Goal
The weather forecast of scattered showers had me worried. It didn't help when some rain drops sprinkled on my windshield on the drive down from Pa to DE.
( I didn't mention that to Josh)Upon arriving at HHP I knew it was going to be a busy day for Josh with 4 other cars were already loaded up to go. And one of those belonged to a customer meeting him at the track for testing of his car. Kate and I had our cars going too we finished loading up the trailers and off like a cargo train we went to Cecil County Dragway. We could see the track was already very busy with the racers finally getting in some T&T.
It is great to come and find our pit spot was saved for us by other HHP's customers. We are All friends having some racing fun together
It is impressive for me to watch Josh work his keyboard tuning while so much is always going on! Josh is a pretty laid back guy and takes his day in stride answering questions in the pits from customers and walk-ins to making sure Kate and I are set to go.
But I know on his mind is "Top Cat". I watch and know he is thinking about wanting to succeed with my husband's goal!
John knew the goal he wanted for Josh to achieve would not be that easy to do.He knew the Tuner would be "Key" for his goal and believed and trusted Josh was the man with the skill to do it!John and Josh worked in tandem together but John could pressure Josh at times wanting things to happen quicker. But Josh's way was a "stay the course method" Good thing Bruce was around. They kept John and Top Cat on the track testing and tuning the R&D of parts.
This day was exciting to me and hoping to finish Top Cat's goal. But I also know a goal of 8.xx would not be easy to achieve.
We are hoping to finish this round as Top Cat wanted.
In case a limit had been found, well my husband gave Josh and I instructions on what he wanted to be done. He also had many parts already ordered and in process mfg for his Mighty Challenger. Mfging Parts for the modern Hemi world takes a loooooong time.
I just don't think some people realize how much Josh works. And aside from tuning there is really so much more he does at his shop! There were many weekends John would go down to HHP and worked on his HC or mine with Bruce in the Garage. Also, Bruce was building his own X275 race car and John would help him with that too. ( Me I went for tax-free shopping)
Me as the person who had the first R&D car tuned for the Diablo software ......I had seen first hand how hard Josh was working on the tuning tables. The 3 of us together were at the track 2 to 3 x a week.Sometimes John or I would drive Josh to the track, so he could continue working on his LT with Tunes for other customers too.
I had never seen Josh without his laptop and watched him searching in the tuning tables to find out how to make the Hell Cat's go Fassssster!! Even during the out of town MSHS races, you could find Josh in the hotel lobby with all of us after a day of racing. He would be in a chair still working on the keyboard on his laptop making sure he kept up with his customers and his schedule. 2 to 3 xs a week "Our Date Nights"
are priceless in so many ways.And now if you listen to Top Cat's mighty Challenger go down the track, you can hear how much better it sounds?
That has a lot to do with some new things Josh has been learning some new Tuning ideas
Yes, Exactly a Smart Tuner is KEY!
2 New World Records were made yesterday with Josh racing "Top Cat"
Fastest Hell Cat on the Planet! 3/25/2017 [email protected] 150.23
Along with Thee Fastest Blower Only Pass [email protected]
Ohhhh and BTW That's Right!!!!! "Those Nano's Will Always Getcha Every Time !!!"
( I remember when they got me! Top Cat 9.70 Me 9.71 if I wanted it TC said I had to work for it....how we pushed each other!
)I would like to post here and tell Josh Thank You for what you do for all of us who want to go Fassster!!!
And to let you know how much Kate and I appreciate your continued support at the track for us.
Also, I am very proud of you for your all your hard work to accomplish the goal in the way Top Cat asked you to achieve it!!
I know Top Cat would also be very proud of you too!!!
Linda
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It as only a 100 shot!
Really??? That's one impressive 100 horses!
Yes really
Way to go JOSH!! Thanks for the updates Linda, always glad to hear from you.
Awesome write-up. It brought tears to my eyes with the feelings you put into your experience with Josh and Top Cat's goal. Congratulations to everyone! I'm always impressed by hard work and those who don't give up. Thank you for sharing. Very cool!Thanks to Bigklieb34!!!!
Kate my daughter and I met Josh @ his HHP shop early yesterday morning. I was excited, as I knew we would be again chipping away at the ET toward the Top Cat's goal!
But I was worried because, the weather forecast called for scattered showers and some drops sprinkled on my windshield on the drive down from Pa to DE.
It was going to be a busy day for Josh as he was, also testing out another customer's car + Kate and I had ours going too. So we finished loading up the trailers and off to Cecil County Dragway. The track was very busy as the crowd was out for T&T.
Not surprising many of Josh's other customers were also there.
Josh somehow keeps up with all the questions and is helpful to the customers, hiding his tenseness wanting to succeed with my husbands goal.
John knew the goal he wanted Josh to achieve would not be easy because, he knew The Tuner's job would be KEY and he also knew that would put a lot of pressure on Josh! I know Top Cat didn't care because, he had confidence in Josh and knew he would try his best.
Top Cat also left instruction for when a limit is found but, really hoping not until after the 8.xx.
Me as the person who had the first R&D car tuned for Diablo........ I had seen first hand how hard Josh was working on the tuning tables. I had never seen him with out his lap top Josh was searching ways, to find out how to make the Hell Cat's go Fassssster!!
Sometimes John or I would drive Josh to the track, so he could continue working on his LT with Tunes.
During the out of town races, Josh would be in the lobby with all of us after a day of racing.
But you would find him in a chair working on his Lap Top! I just don't think some people realize how hard Josh works. And aside from tuning there is really so much more he does at his shop!
If you listen to Top Cat's mighty Challenger go down the track, you can hear how much better it sounds? That has a lot to with some new find in the Tuning Tables.
Ohhhhhh BTW That's Right!!!!! "Those Nano's Always Getcha Every Time !!!"
Another World Record was made yesterday with "Top Cat"
Fastest Blower Only Pass [email protected]
I would like to post here and tell Josh Thank You for what you do for all of us who want to go Fassster!!!
And to let you know how much Kate and I appreciate your continued support at the track.
Also I am very proud of you for your all your hard work to accomplish the goal in the way Top Cat asked you to do !!
I know Top Cat is also be very proud of you too!!!
Linda
Yes, we are certainly getting close. Josh is awesome and doing a Fantastic Job!
My Charger has had a few things changed that I am working on getting use to. I only made 2 passes, that were OK . I was more excited to be watching Josh Take "Top Cat " down the 1/4 mile.
My daughter Kate was there too she can be seen right behind Josh in our 2010 Furious Fuchsia Challenger. She is really good bracket racer and wants to be ready for Challengerfest 8.
Thank You
Linda
Absolutely awesomeThanks to Bigklieb34!!!!
Kate my daughter and I met Josh @ his HHP shop early yesterday morning. I was excited, as I knew we would be again chipping away at the ET toward the Top Cat's goal!
But I was worried because, the weather forecast called for scattered showers and some drops sprinkled on my windshield on the drive down from Pa to DE.
It was going to be a busy day for Josh as he was, also testing out another customer's car + Kate and I had ours going too. So we finished loading up the trailers and off to Cecil County Dragway. The track was very busy as the crowd was out for T&T.
Not surprising many of Josh's other customers were also there.
Josh somehow keeps up with all the questions and is helpful to the customers, hiding his tenseness wanting to succeed with my husbands goal.
John knew the goal he wanted Josh to achieve would not be easy because, he knew The Tuner's job would be KEY and he also knew that would put a lot of pressure on Josh! I know Top Cat didn't care because, he had confidence in Josh and knew he would try his best.
Top Cat also left instruction for when a limit is found but, really hoping not until after the 8.xx.
Me as the person who had the first R&D car tuned for Diablo........ I had seen first hand how hard Josh was working on the tuning tables. I had never seen him with out his lap top Josh was searching ways, to find out how to make the Hell Cat's go Fassssster!!
Sometimes John or I would drive Josh to the track, so he could continue working on his LT with Tunes.
During the out of town races, Josh would be in the lobby with all of us after a day of racing.
But you would find him in a chair working on his Lap Top! I just don't think some people realize how hard Josh works. And aside from tuning there is really so much more he does at his shop!
If you listen to Top Cat's mighty Challenger go down the track, you can hear how much better it sounds? That has a lot to with some new find in the Tuning Tables.
Ohhhhhh BTW That's Right!!!!! "Those Nano's Always Getcha Every Time !!!"
Another World Record was made yesterday with "Top Cat"
Fastest Blower Only Pass [email protected]
I would like to post here and tell Josh Thank You for what you do for all of us who want to go Fassster!!!
And to let you know how much Kate and I appreciate your continued support at the track.
Also I am very proud of you for your all your hard work to accomplish the goal in the way Top Cat asked you to do !!
I know Top Cat is also be very proud of you too!!!
Linda
Love it and a tremendous blessing
Keep hitting it big. I love it
You are Welcome. I'm happy to know we are keeping you Heart Healthy
Those of us who race at Cecil are at a lucky track. BigKlieb34 is a young man with a lot of talent with his videos
There is also Zlumlord he loves Mopar and he was there when I was stock and posted up a video of my Charger on Yellow Bullet and they liked it. Tuff crowd there!
You will have to come down and join in for T&T @ Cecil sometime.
Thank you
Linda
Congrats to whole family and team . I bet John is smiling as he approaches the 8 barrierThanks to Bigklieb34!!!!
Kate my daughter and I met Josh @ his HHP shop early yesterday morning. I was excited, as I knew we would be again chipping away at the ET toward the Top Cat's goal!
But I was worried because, the weather forecast called for scattered showers and some drops sprinkled on my windshield on the drive down from Pa to DE.
It was going to be a busy day for Josh as he was, also testing out another customer's car + Kate and I had ours going too. So we finished loading up the trailers and off to Cecil County Dragway. The track was very busy as the crowd was out for T&T.
Not surprising many of Josh's other customers were also there.
Josh somehow keeps up with all the questions and is helpful to the customers, hiding his tenseness wanting to succeed with my husbands goal.
John knew the goal he wanted Josh to achieve would not be easy because, he knew The Tuner's job would be KEY and he also knew that would put a lot of pressure on Josh! I know Top Cat didn't care because, he had confidence in Josh and knew he would try his best.
Top Cat also left instruction for when a limit is found but, really hoping not until after the 8.xx.
Me as the person who had the first R&D car tuned for Diablo........ I had seen first hand how hard Josh was working on the tuning tables. I had never seen him with out his lap top Josh was searching ways, to find out how to make the Hell Cat's go Fassssster!!
Sometimes John or I would drive Josh to the track, so he could continue working on his LT with Tunes.
During the out of town races, Josh would be in the lobby with all of us after a day of racing.
But you would find him in a chair working on his Lap Top! I just don't think some people realize how hard Josh works. And aside from tuning there is really so much more he does at his shop!
If you listen to Top Cat's mighty Challenger go down the track, you can hear how much better it sounds? That has a lot to with some new find in the Tuning Tables.
Ohhhhhh BTW That's Right!!!!! "Those Nano's Always Getcha Every Time !!!"
Another World Record was made yesterday with "Top Cat"
Fastest Blower Only Pass [email protected]
I would like to post here and tell Josh Thank You for what you do for all of us who want to go Fassster!!!
And to let you know how much Kate and I appreciate your continued support at the track.
Also I am very proud of you for your all your hard work to accomplish the goal in the way Top Cat asked you to do !!
I know Top Cat is also be very proud of you too!!!
Linda
I knowwwwww!!!!
As a customer of many who works with HHP and the R&D "Top Cat " is not the only Hell cat that has tested the Cam, but we do have parts installed to continue the goal John wanted us to. Everything that is being done already had John's approval and some things he ordered last summer.BES is just a Great Company all around. If we find the limit with the Hell Cat short block I will be having a BES engine Built for Top Cat and then I think we will have a new project to start
So now you Know the Cam is track proven and is doing it job!
Linda
Josh's Tuning work is Amazing and you are right how he shares his Best Tunes with his Customers!
You know as he was learning the tuning tables and gaining knowledge the Fastest Title went around between several customers.
Josh would learn something on this car and then apply it to that car and all the cars had his best tunes just like you say.
Sometimes and even Top Cat did this .....Customers wanted certain parts installed and that could be a game changer.
That's Right ........"Oh yes he can drive too"
John and I were very proud to sign off on Josh's Super Comp License and in return Josh was very honored for my Husband to do so!!!
Thanks
Linda
Keep Channeling TC's energy...the 8's are calling. Hope to see you all this summer.Thanks to Bigklieb34!!!!
Kate my daughter and I met Josh @ his HHP shop early Saturday morning. I was very excited to be finally getting "Top Cat" to the track. Once again we would be chipping away at the ET toward my husband Top Cat's goal!
The weather forecast of scattered showers had me worried. it didn't help when some rain drops sprinkled on my windshield on the drive down from Pa to DE.
Upon arriving to HHP I knew it was going to be a busy day for Josh with 4 cars.
He had a customer meeting him at the track for testing of his car + Kate and I had our cars going too. We finished loading up the trailers and off we went to Cecil County Dragway.
The track was already very busy, as the crowd was out early for T&T.
It's always great to see lots of HHP customers in the Pits. All friends having some racing fun together
I just don't know how Josh does it! He somehow keeps up with all the questions from everyone that comes into our Pit and is helpful to his customers who are there for T&T. But on his mind is "Top Cat" I watch and know he is hiding all his tenseness as he is thinking about wanting to succeed with my husbands goal!
John knew the goal he wanted for Josh to achieve would not be that easy to do. Because he knew The Tuner's job would be KEY to make it happen.
John pushed Josh and knew it would put a lot of pressure on him! The challenge was between the 2 and they both knew to "Stay the Course"
This is what is exciting to me to finish the project and meet the goal !!!!
We are hoping to finish this round as Top Cat wanted.
In case a limit had been found, well my husband gave Josh and I instructions on what he wanted done.
Me as the person who had the first R&D car tuned for the Diablo software ......I had seen first hand how hard Josh was working on the tuning tables. We were at the track 2 to 3 x a week and Top Cat had us there many weekends while working with Bruce in the Garage.
I had never seen Josh with out his lap top and watched him searching ways to find out how to make the Hell Cat's go Fassssster!!
Those 2 to 3 xs a week "Our Date Nights"
Sometimes John or I would drive Josh to the track, so he could continue working on his LT with Tunes.
During the out of town MSHS races you could find Josh in the hotel lobby with all of us after a day of racing. And usually found in a chair still working the key board on his laptop making sure he kept up with his customers and his schedule.
I just don't think some people realize how hard Josh works. And aside from tuning there is really so much more he does at his shop !
If you listen to Top Cat's mighty Challenger go down the track, you can hear how much better it sounds? That has a lot to do with some new things Josh has been working very hard on with Tuning Tables
Yes Exactly a Smart Tuner is KEY!
Ohhhhhh and BTW That's Right!!!!! "Those Nano's Will Always Getcha Every Time !!!"
( I remember when they got me Top Cat 9.70 Me 9.71 if I wanted it TC said I had to work for it)
Another World Record was made yesterday with "Top Cat"
Fastest Blower Only Pass [email protected]
I would like to post here and tell Josh Thank You for what you do for all of us who want to go Fassster!!!
And to let you know how much Kate and I appreciate your continued support at the track.
Also I am very proud of you for your all your hard work to accomplish the goal in the way Top Cat asked you to achieve it!!
I know Top Cat is also be very proud of you too!!!
Linda
Congrats to all involved. Looking forward to seeing Top Cat run 8s at a MSHS event this year.
BTW,
BTW,
You said hard on. Tehehehe!...Josh has been working very hard on with Tuning Tables...
Linda
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