Barona Drags or "RaceLegal" at Qualcomm?
06-14-2012, 06:40 PM
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Barona Drags or "RaceLegal" at Qualcomm? Hey Guys,
Based on the website, the Qualcomm and Barona 1/8 mile drag strips are both running tomorrow night (Friday).
I haven't been to either one.
Which track is better?
http://www.baronadrags.com/schedule.shtml
http://racelegal.com/
Based on the website, the Qualcomm and Barona 1/8 mile drag strips are both running tomorrow night (Friday).
I haven't been to either one.
Which track is better?
http://www.baronadrags.com/schedule.shtml
http://racelegal.com/
06-15-2012, 01:32 PM
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As a native San Diegan I have to chime in here.
Qualcomm:
cons:
- shitty parking lot surface which literally has LESS traction than the street
- short shutdown
- retarded track crew which sometimes puts the water box close to the starting line
Pros:
- cheap
- not as strict on the safety requirements
- can get a TON of runs in, literally hotlap your car on some nights
Barona:
Cons:
- Expensive
- Way out in BFE
- Strict on NHRA safety rules, your **** better follow the book to a T
- Limited number of runs per night depending on how crowded, sometimes 4-5 max?
Pros:
- Real track with good surface prep, traction is excellent
- Long shutdown, more than anyone on this forum will ever need (I don't see any 4 second 1/8th mile cars here)
- Food on site
- Bunch of REAL racers there instead of kids with shitbox hondas with stereos that add half a second of E/T
With all that said, I don't think you should rule out Qualcomm. It all depends on how your car is set up and what you're looking for.
If you're tuning your car or just curious how 'fast' it is, all you really need is trap speed. And at Qualcomm I've gotten like 16 passes in one night PACING my self, that's alot of runs to tune or find your best MPH.
On the other hand if you have a 6-7 second car on street tires... qualcomm will be a little ridiculous.
Qualcomm:
cons:
- shitty parking lot surface which literally has LESS traction than the street
- short shutdown
- retarded track crew which sometimes puts the water box close to the starting line
Pros:
- cheap
- not as strict on the safety requirements
- can get a TON of runs in, literally hotlap your car on some nights
Barona:
Cons:
- Expensive
- Way out in BFE
- Strict on NHRA safety rules, your **** better follow the book to a T
- Limited number of runs per night depending on how crowded, sometimes 4-5 max?
Pros:
- Real track with good surface prep, traction is excellent
- Long shutdown, more than anyone on this forum will ever need (I don't see any 4 second 1/8th mile cars here)
- Food on site
- Bunch of REAL racers there instead of kids with shitbox hondas with stereos that add half a second of E/T
With all that said, I don't think you should rule out Qualcomm. It all depends on how your car is set up and what you're looking for.
If you're tuning your car or just curious how 'fast' it is, all you really need is trap speed. And at Qualcomm I've gotten like 16 passes in one night PACING my self, that's alot of runs to tune or find your best MPH.
On the other hand if you have a 6-7 second car on street tires... qualcomm will be a little ridiculous.
06-15-2012, 01:44 PM
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LOL, talk about unanimous!
I'll be at Barona tonight.... Come say whats up if you see me there, I'll be on a red Kawasaki ZX14.
Thanks for the info everyone!
I'll be at Barona tonight.... Come say whats up if you see me there, I'll be on a red Kawasaki ZX14.
Thanks for the info everyone!
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06-15-2012, 01:48 PM
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I don't think Barona is anymore strict than Qualcomm but that may be because I use to do Test and Tune 1-2 times per month a Barona. Sometimes I wouldn't even have to tech. He would just write my number down. The other thing to consider, this is what I heard, that you can't swap your tires out at Qualcomm. You have to race with the tires you drove in with. Baraona you can swap your tires out.
