Drag racing advice anyone?

[2001GTTT]

hold it to the limiter, and dump it. lol. cant go wrong.

[CobraII]

oo ok i understand now about the "regular racing" that they list on the site now. thanks for the explanation

as for mods my car isnt really crazy and i dont expect anything amazing out of it. 306, p heads, b cam, 1.6RR, full exhuast, 3.73s. no a/c, no smog, electic fan, 5 speed, bone stock suspension, street tires.

my goal is to get a 13.99 or better, which i think my car is capable of. what do you guys think?

even if i dont get a great ET, my trap speed will show what its capable of and a bad 60' will probably be the reason why i dont get what its capable of

Glad to help. I'm a track rat and love to race, so fire away with any questions.

This is like Pass Time... :D I'll guess 13.87. Helmet will definitely be a good idea then.

[White5.0]

hold it to the limiter, and dump it. lol. cant go wrong.

hahaha on street tires that'll give me a nice 3.4 60' time LOL

[White5.0]

Glad to help. I'm a track rat and love to race, so fire away with any questions.

This is like Pass Time... :D I'll guess 13.87. Helmet will definitely be a good idea then.

haha thats a good show!

im surprised, i thought the helmet was needed for 12.99 or faster not 13.99. dont think i even have a helmet...but i might have an old ninja turtle helmet from when i was like 5 still laying around lol.

ill post my time when i get back, maybe you guys can get a little bet going, put some money down hahah.


thanks everyone for the tips and pointers....and i still wouldnt mind any more advice if anyone has anymore

[John4cam]

oo ok i understand now about the "regular racing" that they list on the site now. thanks for the explanation

as for mods my car isnt really crazy and i dont expect anything amazing out of it. 306, p heads, b cam, 1.6RR, full exhuast, 3.73s. no a/c, no smog, electic fan, 5 speed, bone stock suspension, street tires.

my goal is to get a 13.99 or better, which i think my car is capable of. what do you guys think?

even if i dont get a great ET, my trap speed will show what its capable of and a bad 60' will probably be the reason why i dont get what its capable of

You should be able to miss second gear and run this on street tires.

[CobraII]

I just double checked the rulebook, it is 13.99 and quicker. If you're going to race, it's a worthwhile investment. If you come up Sunday and have a big melon (I do) I can lend you my old helmet.

Most of all, just have fun!

[firsttime5.0]

remember this yellow, yellow, go.... depending how much you have off of the line ... the time it takes the third light to drop to green is so quick that by hitting it on the second yellow or as it goes out you will keep your reaction time quicker...

[White5.0]

You should be able to miss second gear and run this on street tires.

haha i hope thats the case!

I just double checked the rulebook, it is 13.99 and quicker. If you're going to race, it's a worthwhile investment. If you come up Sunday and have a big melon (I do) I can lend you my old helmet.

Most of all, just have fun!

thanks for the offer, i really appreciate it. im not 100% sure if ill be up there sunday though. if i am ill try to look for your ride

[HidalgoGT]

You can safely drive it without the sway bar, you will notice the handling difference just don't try no 90mph corners or you will really notice it lol.

[Ares]

I like staging with my rear tires lol.

Aww I was gonna say don't stage with rear tires

[97LaserRed]

Before you worry about reaction time get your 60' down first.

[White5.0]

Before you worry about reaction time get your 60' down first.

oo definitely....i dont give two sh!ts about my reaction time. just trying to get a good ET

[Martin0660]

hold it to the limiter, and dump it.

How do you do that with your automatic??

Seriously though .... Go with the goal of having some fun. If you have fun you might go back, and if you go back, your times will get better and you will have more fun :D your first time there is sensory overload. You have everything going on, will have 30 guys telling you what you did wrong, and wont remeber what you really did do when you get back in to the lanes.After a few passes it will feel more comfortable, then worry about trying to go fast

If you want to know what your car CAN run, let Rick drive it

[S+@ng]

little rinny goin to the track eh? haha good luck. 1st and only time i went i sucked horribly but still had fun. get an in car video of you bangin gears. last time i saw it it stalled in the street and your dad came out in like 10 degree weather in his bare feet to help push hahah

[White5.0]

little rinny goin to the track eh? haha good luck. 1st and only time i went i sucked horribly but still had fun. get an in car video of you bangin gears. last time i saw it it stalled in the street and your dad came out in like 10 degree weather in his bare feet to help push hahah

hahah thats cause my dumbass tried to take it around the block before setting the timing when i first got it running

[RUTHLESS]

I hope I am not to late to help. I just fold this post and I think I can help you.

Here is what you do...Find the vid of my first trip to the track and dont do anything I did.

Just get out and have fun! Talk to some of the regulars, I am sure they will help you out. Also try to get a spot where you can stand and watch the tree so you get an idea of whats going on before you stage. I had that issue on my first run and honestly didnt think about it until it was to late. lol