G&HRacing

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.

Hrod382

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.

promod1955

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coop yea saw you edited after i posted it..lol. Its a glide.

Villain281H

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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

JRcamaroZ28

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13's w/ my 98Z

Navy David SS

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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

LS1SpeedAddict

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13s > 12s> mid 11s> 10.44

My dad on the other hand went 13.5 in his LT1 Z to 10.6 in his 408 Formula

GM Muscle

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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.

NA$TY-TA

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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

Hugger

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13.765 @ 101.9.... Why do I keep all these old timeslips

SScam68

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14.1@101

Currently 11.8@110

high alt sucks

5_02ls1

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idk the answer you are wanting but my very first car was a big block 4 speed cuda the only car ive had that was comparible to my ls1

gator's 99TA

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14.0 first pass in my TA. got it down to 13.6 factory stock.

car ran 10s before it went down this year.

92slowmaro

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when i started my 92 camaro project the first run as a 18.0 1/4.....

and now with everything ive done...12.8 but im going out tomorrow night go faster... >

tacklebox

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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!

ninetres

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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!!!

Hrod382

That's all that matters is that you had fun. Speed is all in what you're used to, I know people who run 11's or 12's and are having way more fun than people running single digits.

JUICED96Z

Started with an 86 Camaro with a fuel injected 2.8 V6 and 700-R4 LOL.

y2khawk

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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

Jon@Texas-Speed

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My first pass was 13.40 @ 104 mph at the Motorplex in Ennis.