Scott takes Chevvy for super-quick spin in Super Sedan

SLICK RUN: Dean Scott's big block Chevvy-powered Holden ute dashed over the quarter-mile in 8.85 seconds to take the Super Sedan class title at the Southern National Series in Motueka on Saturday.PHOTO/SUPPLIED

The grunt produced by Dean Scott's 540cu inch big block Chevvy-powered Holden ute took the popular Super Sedan class event at the New Zealand Drag Racing Association's Southern National Series in Motueka on Saturday.

The Whanganui racer beat more than 40 competitors in the class, which is based on self-nominated times over the traditional quarter-mile track.

Scott's best run was an 8.85 second dash over the quarter-mile, clocking a 252.67km/h top speed.

"We had a bit of luck go our way for a change," Scott said yesterday.

"I was the only competitor from Whanganui, but there was plenty from the North Island. Super Sedan is a popular class and there were more than 40 entered on Saturday."

Scott, a mechanic at Whanganui-based Rivers Speed and Spares, built the motor at work and while able to be driven on the roads, he is forbidden with racing slicks fitted.

"All it would take is a change of tyres to make it street legal, but I can't use it on the road with slicks on.

"However, I will be doing a couple of demonstration runs at the annual Wanganui Hot Rodders Club Street Drags on Taupo Quay on February 27," Scott said.