2026 Bracket Racing Prep Notes
Biscay Racin’ Team – 1969 Mustang
Vehicle Prep Overview
1969 Mustang back on the schedule for 2026. Focus is runability, reliability, and surviving a full season. Cosmetic stuff like carpet and dash pad can wait — car needs to move and finish.
Component Notes
Rear Tires – Mickey Thompsons have been run faithfully for 30+ years. Considering options: Nitto, Hoosier, full slicks (non-DOT). Will decide after testing traction and load.
Transmission – Heavy Duty C-4 goes back in after a rebuild from a fellow racer/transmission guy. 2025 ended on a borrowed AOD with quick mounts/fab — worked fine, but C-4 is proven.
Carburetor – Edelbrock 1405/1906 done. Going with a Summit brand / Holley style carb for consistency.
Cylinder Heads – Ran 2025 season on old 1978 smog heads just to get it to run. For 2026, aluminum heads going in to recover ET and MPH.
Rear Spring Bushings – Original 1969 units. Time to replace.
Front Coil Springs – Hitting crossmember and oil pan too often. Planning to lift front ~1 inch while keeping stance decent.
Track & Season Notes
Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, OR – Full points schedule as usual.
Renegade Raceway, Yakima, WA – Back after ~20 years; long weekend, heavy load, mountain passes.
Qlispé Raceway Park, Spokane, WA - Racing for invite, will be first time to this track.
Optional test / seat time – Bremerton or Pacific Raceway if needed for practice or dialing in setups.
Operational Goals
Keep the car running all weekend, every weekend.
Minimize breakdowns from 2025’s “everything that could fail did” season.
Recover lost ET and MPH with aluminum heads, proper carb, and reliable transmission.
Make logistics and travel as smooth as possible — reliable tow rig, A/C working, pray for light traffic.
Forward-Looking Notes
Follow along for:
Parts swapped before the season
Repairs made during season
Track adventures, mishaps, and wins, better be more wins
2026 goal: fewer fires, fewer surprises, more passes. Come along for the ride.
