How fast did you start at?
8 second club
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: Greenwood, IN
First time down the track was in 1984, I went 13.50 something in a 69 Camaro. I thought I had an 11 second car, cause I had beat several so called fast cars on the street. I found out they were full of sh*t. It took a while but by 1988 I had the 69 running 10's and still very streetable. I've gotten faster very slowly over the years, currently in the 8's. I may not ever see the 7's, but you never know.
TECH Regular
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
From: Northern Kentucky
I made 4 passes in my '69 that's a lame street car running 15's... Then 6 months later cold turkey I hopped in my race car that I had just bought and ran a 6.02 w/ a 1.32 60 ft in the 1/8, needless to say my butthole was tight before that pass lol
That 2.14 to 1.32 60ft in the matter of two passes is a dousy
I don't think there's a right or wrong way to do it. Obviously gradually getting up to speed is the best route but I was at the track every weekend since I was 13 and knew everything about what goes on during the pass, it was just a matter of experiencing it.
I'm hoping to get a ride in a car running 5.0's or lower in the 1/8 this year, just a matter of sucking up to the right people I suppose.
That 2.14 to 1.32 60ft in the matter of two passes is a dousy
I don't think there's a right or wrong way to do it. Obviously gradually getting up to speed is the best route but I was at the track every weekend since I was 13 and knew everything about what goes on during the pass, it was just a matter of experiencing it.
I'm hoping to get a ride in a car running 5.0's or lower in the 1/8 this year, just a matter of sucking up to the right people I suppose.
7 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,834
Likes: 1
From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?
I think starting out slow will make you more aware of your surroundings as you make a pass down the track, and you will get more comfortable making steady progress as opposed to jumping into a quick car that you don't know how to handle. I started out in a 17 second Chevelle in 1992, and didn't crack off a 12 second pass in my Nova until 1999. I think it was a good call as it allowed me to get used to each power level and the responsibilities that go with it. Just don't drive over your head, and don't be afraid of not going full potential until you are ready to.
Derek
Derek
Same car as today: 1998 Camaro SS - 1st run 14.10 at ???mph in 2000 (7 years ago); last year same car (a little different set up 
) 9.16 at 146; this year again same car a little more twiking should be mid-8's at 160-165 
David
) 9.16 at 146; this year again same car a little more twiking should be mid-8's at 160-165 David
First ever 1/4 mile pass was an 11.90, was running 11.40s a few passes later. Was in my current car. Couple weeks after that I cracked a 10.90 and was extatic. Hopefully I can see a high 9 this year.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine
Verdad Gallardo
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin
Verdad Gallardo
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
13.8 in my 1st TA .......
12.70 1st pass in this TA. Then 11.51
Didnt drive the car for almost 2 YRS for the current combo
1st pass in it. 11.57@ 146
2nd 10.30@ 98 mph on the brakes....
This YR 9.60 @ 144
Im like Navy Dave..... Shooting for 8's this YR.
Kyle
12.70 1st pass in this TA. Then 11.51
Didnt drive the car for almost 2 YRS for the current combo
1st pass in it. 11.57@ 146
2nd 10.30@ 98 mph on the brakes....
This YR 9.60 @ 144
Im like Navy Dave..... Shooting for 8's this YR.
Kyle
1985 Cutlass Supreme with a 3.8 V6(non turbo) that i cammed and ported the heads, installed a weiand intake 4 barrel carb and i was running 15.80's which kicked *** at the time!
1st car: 14 flats @99mph in my N/A 93 honda prelude (tank) with cams and bolt-ons......to my 2001 M6 SS:
bolt-ons/full weight (last season): 12.3 @ 115
current Turbo set-up: TBA!!!
bolt-ons/full weight (last season): 12.3 @ 115
current Turbo set-up: TBA!!!
TECH Regular
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
From: Northern Kentucky
Originally Posted by tacklebox
1985 Cutlass Supreme with a 3.8 V6(non turbo) that i cammed and ported the heads, installed a weiand intake 4 barrel carb and i was running 15.80's which kicked *** at the time!
hmmmm.....
First new car I ever bought, ran mid 13's stock.
Last passes it made were mid to low 8's, 170 ish. That was nearly 3 years ago.
Should be a little quicker this year
First new car I ever bought, ran mid 13's stock.
Last passes it made were mid to low 8's, 170 ish. That was nearly 3 years ago.
Should be a little quicker this year
