Drag racing in cold weather?
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Drag racing in cold weather? I was considering going to the track one time before it closes in michigan.
Its ranging 40-50. My car has ~550rwhp N/A on nitto 275s.
It moves REALLY fast in the cold but traction is obviously an issue.
When the weather is cold, are you guys able to get good traction at the strip after a good burnout and all that or is it useless to even try going?
Its ranging 40-50. My car has ~550rwhp N/A on nitto 275s.
It moves REALLY fast in the cold but traction is obviously an issue.
When the weather is cold, are you guys able to get good traction at the strip after a good burnout and all that or is it useless to even try going?
Lol i'm in Michigan as well, and have about 550 rwhp on 275 Nitto's as well. I thought about making a pass before the season ends, but I can't even hook from a 2nd gear roll let alone a dig. Hell she broke loose a little bit the other day from a 3rd gear roll lol
If the track sprays VHT all the way down you should be ok. We have run in colder weather on a slick and have run our best times. Low 10's and high 9's with my sons car. If they do not spray the track, forget about trying to go down it.
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About 100 less HP... 275 MT DR's....dead hooking in mid 50* temps.
A buddy in his BB Nova went his best of 8.47 @ 147? on 295 MT DR's all twisted up on launch.
A buddy in his BB Nova went his best of 8.47 @ 147? on 295 MT DR's all twisted up on launch.
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