Newb questions on bracket competitions
Newb questions on bracket competitions I have a 94 z28 with intake and full exhaust, and a set of mickeys. I also have a helmet. Instead of just burning tires and wasting fuel like I've done at test N tunes for the last 3 years, I'd like to actually compete with my car.
There are alot of 1/8 mile tracks near me, and most of them have saturday afternoon brackets. What class would I be in, and what times are they running? Would I be wasting my time talking a hi 13sec car(1/4 mi) to a bracket race?
There are alot of 1/8 mile tracks near me, and most of them have saturday afternoon brackets. What class would I be in, and what times are they running? Would I be wasting my time talking a hi 13sec car(1/4 mi) to a bracket race?
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Originally Posted by LT Malice
I have a 94 z28 with intake and full exhaust, and a set of mickeys. I also have a helmet. Instead of just burning tires and wasting fuel like I've done at test N tunes for the last 3 years, I'd like to actually compete with my car.
There are alot of 1/8 mile tracks near me, and most of them have saturday afternoon brackets. What class would I be in, and what times are they running? Would I be wasting my time talking a hi 13sec car(1/4 mi) to a bracket race?
There are alot of 1/8 mile tracks near me, and most of them have saturday afternoon brackets. What class would I be in, and what times are they running? Would I be wasting my time talking a hi 13sec car(1/4 mi) to a bracket race?
Lots of bracket racers on here, but there's so many details to discuss about it that people hesitate to try to explain it here. Whole books have been written on the subject.
As stated by Alex, it makes no real difference how quick your car is or is not, at least for getting started in the sport. Your car will be consistent enough, and is not what your biggest problem will be.
Actually, YOU will probably be your own worst enemy.
(you and your ability to master that thing called a Christmas tree)
Reaction time. Training yourself to leave with a good reaction time. . .
But first things first, you will need to decide what class you want to be in, and much more. Lots of details to learn, and to make it less painful there is help available with the click of your mouse. Below is a Website that has been put together to inform new bracket racers what goes on in the sport. Go do some reading! Click on the link below. Good luck.
http://www.staginglight.com/guide/ET.html
Last edited by ChevyGoldfinger; Jul 2, 2007 at 02:29 PM.
Originally Posted by ChevyGoldfinger
Everyone has to start somewhere, and you just took your first step. Asking for help on this forum.
Lots of bracket racers on here, but there's so many details to discuss about it that people hesitate to try to explain it here. Whole books have been written on the subject.
As stated by Alex, it makes no real difference how quick your car is or is not, at least for getting started in the sport. Your car will be consistent enough, and is not what your biggest problem will be.
Actually, YOU will probably be your own worst enemy.
(you and your ability to master that thing called a Christmas tree)
Reaction time. Training yourself to leave with a good reaction time. . .
But first things first, you will need to decide what class you want to be in, and much more. Lots of details to learn, and to make it less painful there is help available with the click of your mouse. Below is a Website that has been put together to inform new bracket racers what goes on in the sport. Go do some reading! Click on the link below. Good luck.
http://www.staginglight.com/guide/ET.html
Lots of bracket racers on here, but there's so many details to discuss about it that people hesitate to try to explain it here. Whole books have been written on the subject.
As stated by Alex, it makes no real difference how quick your car is or is not, at least for getting started in the sport. Your car will be consistent enough, and is not what your biggest problem will be.
Actually, YOU will probably be your own worst enemy.
(you and your ability to master that thing called a Christmas tree)
Reaction time. Training yourself to leave with a good reaction time. . .
But first things first, you will need to decide what class you want to be in, and much more. Lots of details to learn, and to make it less painful there is help available with the click of your mouse. Below is a Website that has been put together to inform new bracket racers what goes on in the sport. Go do some reading! Click on the link below. Good luck.
http://www.staginglight.com/guide/ET.html
I'm really confused as to which class I need. I'll read up, and probably just choose the slowest class.
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Depends on what classes the track offers. They have plenty of different names.
There is Pro-ET which has a delay box, that would not be for you. Modified ET which is footbrake or transbrake only and no delay box... That would work for you. If they have bracket 1 or bracket 2 then you would want to run bracket 2.
Either way when you get there you can just ask for entry into the no box bracket and they should have one. They may even have a street class, if they have a site for the track post it up and we can figure out which class you should run in.
There is Pro-ET which has a delay box, that would not be for you. Modified ET which is footbrake or transbrake only and no delay box... That would work for you. If they have bracket 1 or bracket 2 then you would want to run bracket 2.
Either way when you get there you can just ask for entry into the no box bracket and they should have one. They may even have a street class, if they have a site for the track post it up and we can figure out which class you should run in.
http://www.emeraldcoastdragway.com/
This is my normal track, but thier website isn't working at the moment.
http://www.mobiledragway.com/
I go to this track sometimes too. It's pretty close.
This is my normal track, but thier website isn't working at the moment.
http://www.mobiledragway.com/
I go to this track sometimes too. It's pretty close.
Having a manual is going to make things a little harder on you. It will be much harder to cut the same light everytime and run a consistant number every time. If you are in a class where the only prize is a trophy then chances are you will do ok once you've learned the basics. but the man tranny is going to be a handicap for you IMO. As far as how fast your car is, IMO a slower car will actually be better for a beginner. It will make it much harder for the faster cars to drive the end of the track on you until you've learned how to drive the end of the track. Someone I know went to the national bracket finals and got 2nd place in a stock Cavalier that they rented from Enterpise. The top 15 or more in points at my local track in all money classes drive an automatic trans vehicle.
There is a lot to learn and the only way to learn the most is to just get out there and do it. Also while your there at the track ask around there should be a lot of people willing to help but if you don't ask there is little chance that someone is going to just come to you and tell you info. Just don't ask the person you are racing for help.
There is a lot to learn and the only way to learn the most is to just get out there and do it. Also while your there at the track ask around there should be a lot of people willing to help but if you don't ask there is little chance that someone is going to just come to you and tell you info. Just don't ask the person you are racing for help.
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If I was serious about winning I would take out my auto C5 vette. I just wanna have some fun with my new z28. If I win a trophy, thats cool.
I'm not the greatest at reaction times, but I've always been consistent once I get the car moving.
I'm not the greatest at reaction times, but I've always been consistent once I get the car moving.
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As mentioned above, plenty of bracket racers on here, and they win with fast and slow cars. I've won running 11s, I've won running my 13 second Formula.
If you want to try something in brackets but are not ready to jump in full-force with the die-hards in no-box/no-electronics or footbrake, try Trophy or Sportsman. Sportsman is a 12.00 and slower (1/4-mile) class that runs for points at most tracks that you may want to start out in (unless they lump all the classes into electronics - Super Pro, non-electronics - Pro, and usually a motorcycle catagory).
I run Gainesville Raceway, and they run footbrake, sportsman and trophy. Footbrake is a $40 entry fee with a cash payout (and lots of good racers), where-as trophy and sportsman are more beginner based.
Good to see another making the move to brackets. Nothing like seeing the win light in your lane. But reaction times are very important, so make laps and practice your 'tree cutting skills.
Derek
If you want to try something in brackets but are not ready to jump in full-force with the die-hards in no-box/no-electronics or footbrake, try Trophy or Sportsman. Sportsman is a 12.00 and slower (1/4-mile) class that runs for points at most tracks that you may want to start out in (unless they lump all the classes into electronics - Super Pro, non-electronics - Pro, and usually a motorcycle catagory).
I run Gainesville Raceway, and they run footbrake, sportsman and trophy. Footbrake is a $40 entry fee with a cash payout (and lots of good racers), where-as trophy and sportsman are more beginner based.
Good to see another making the move to brackets. Nothing like seeing the win light in your lane. But reaction times are very important, so make laps and practice your 'tree cutting skills.
Derek
Originally Posted by LT Malice
If I was serious about winning I would take out my auto C5 vette. I just wanna have some fun with my new z28. If I win a trophy, thats cool.
I'm not the greatest at reaction times, but I've always been consistent once I get the car moving.
I'm not the greatest at reaction times, but I've always been consistent once I get the car moving.
Originally Posted by LT Malice
I have a 94 z28 with intake and full exhaust, and a set of mickeys. I also have a helmet. Instead of just burning tires and wasting fuel like I've done at test N tunes for the last 3 years, I'd like to actually compete with my car.
There are alot of 1/8 mile tracks near me, and most of them have saturday afternoon brackets. What class would I be in, and what times are they running? Would I be wasting my time talking a hi 13sec car(1/4 mi) to a bracket race?
There are alot of 1/8 mile tracks near me, and most of them have saturday afternoon brackets. What class would I be in, and what times are they running? Would I be wasting my time talking a hi 13sec car(1/4 mi) to a bracket race?
Coach
PS. I dont know very much about bracket racin!
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Ok, I looked at the Mobile site and you would probably want to run Bracket 3-Street ET class. You'd have a more level playing field plus you'd probably be one of the faster cars, the entry fee should be lower as well.
Either way I love bracket racing because once you make so many passes it gets boring and once you get into eliminations it adds to the excitement.
Either way I love bracket racing because once you make so many passes it gets boring and once you get into eliminations it adds to the excitement.