” It was not quite as fast off the line as most Corvettes, but it blew by all of them on the top end.”
I doubt that, the 57 Corvette that we won every SCCA race we entered in 57 was clocked at 154 in the back straight at Riverside Raceway.
I doubt that…
O.k., but then you were not sitting next to me.
And, let’s run the comparison on equal terms. I was speaking of an auto driven on a daily basis operated by an ordinary driver (amateur?) with an engine and supercharger that may have been out of tune, with factory suspension, a front-end that might be a bit out of alignment and tires that weren’t balanced for high-speed, on ordinary “take what you get” roads (albeit carefully selected).
Further, my experience was like taking candy from babies because ALL of the street ‘vettes in my experience had quick rear end ratios and not fast rear ends intended for the top end as did the Hawk I drove. Those ‘vettes rarely got above 120’ish and they soon gave up.
On the other hand, it is likely you trailered your ‘vette to the race track (at least in the late 50’s?). You certainly had removed unnecessary weight, beefed up the suspension, fitted it with competitive tires checked them for precise air pressure and condition, and gave it all a last minute tuning.
Bottom line: you have your memories and I have mine. And, they are all good.
Happy New Year!