First time at strip - fast but not quick

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-16-2005, 01:22 AM
  #1  
10 Second Club
Thread Starter
 
Gary Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Berkeley, California
Posts: 1,471
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default First time at strip - slow but not quick

I took my car to Infineon Raceway tonight and embarrassed myself. I had been deluded into thinking it’s easy to run in the twelves with these cars. I told my wife I would be disappointed if I couldn't break 13.5 seconds. I ran three times with a best of 14.05 at 109 MPH. I expected traction problems with my original GS-C Eagles but I couldn't stay calm and I spun the tires badly through first and second gear. I lowered the pressure to 25 psi for my last run and spun worse than before. I won one race, against an automatic C5 Corvette. He had a lower ET (13.7) but I had a lucky 0.050 reaction time, leaving on yellow. I had lots of fun. I plan to buy some Nittos and try again.

-Gary

Last edited by Gary Z; 06-16-2005 at 04:23 PM.
Old 06-16-2005, 10:55 AM
  #2  
TECH Fanatic
 
boomcase's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: CT,
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Man you need some good stickey tires and somemore seat time.. your mph is good for 12s easily.. good luck,




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:20 AM.