2010-05-17 - 3 yrs. ago, Full Tilt Boogie crashed, and even with over 25 years of experience driving a wheelstander... somehow the required equation of speed, balance, and traction did not align. We decided during the repair certain changes could improve the act, eg... a fire show... I consulted a wheelstanding legend driver who includes in his act the best fire show ...THE TEXAS BANDIT...TONY CAPRIO. Tony set us straight with all kinds of professional support which included designing our fire show. Another major weakness was engine performance, starting with a magneto style of spark. We ended up installing a bullet proof style of mag, thanks to Darrell Web of Lucas Oil sponsored alcohol funny car out of Edmonton. Next we needed to improve our fuel system, because a tuned fuel system spells performance. We improved fuel flow and spark, so now to transfer that power to the wheels we replaced the tranny. Assurance of power transfer, required us to replace both the transmission and torque converter. We were unaware from the crash... the rear end housing was pushed out of alignment approx. 1/8th of an inch. This was not picked up by anyone involved professionally I found, as the truck was set into flight, it wanted to veer left, requiring an equal and opposite offset with steering brake. Experience lead me to know there still was something wrong. A realigned rear end assembly along with a new rear end set of gears, was the final touch to regain normal flight. So with a new motor, rear end, new sterling brakes, torque converter, transmission and everything aligned, we will now be setting record passes every time she flies. So to sum up...all this has taught us an even greater respect for Virgil Sellers, who built and maintained the truck for us regularly. When he was taken from this life, we were just a small part of who he was and just how without question he enjoyed helping people. We will always salute him and respect his life as a father ,a friend, and a mentor. We miss him dearly, and Virgil we thank you for our flying hot rod. Without you at our side we learned to find our own way, which has opened new personal friendships. All growth takes a measure of time. I have now revealed part of the story... where we have become stronger through experience. We believe that we become better people when we work together, giving and gaining respect through friendship. I am passionate about drag racing. Our family strives to perform professionally and offering a show meant to be...safe, fun family entertainment. Life is a journey, and I for one hope to continue to learn how to be a better husband, father, and friend. I enjoy being taught, as I enjoy sharing it....TO THOSE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO WATCH OUR SHOW WE OFFER OUR BEST TO DISPLAY THAT PROFESSIONAL WHEELSTANDING EQUATION OF ... SPEED, TRACTION, BALANCE and SKILL.

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