Big name LS cars can't run the number at the track today
08-21-2011, 06:20 PM
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Big name LS cars can't run the number at the track today I went to Bradenton Motorsports Park today with my car and there were at least 8 LS powered cars there today including some much lauded high dollar cars.
Here is what they said they were running today:
LS7 Corvette. Best pass 12.5 @ 119
Cadillac CTS V Best pass 12.99 @ 110
LS3 Corvette Best Pass 12.80 @ 112
In all fairness, it was stupid hot today with a varying head wind. Everyone was down on MPH. And, these guys were just having fun and most were not experienced drivers. But, all that being said, none of them were running "internet" times for sure.
Here is what they said they were running today:
LS7 Corvette. Best pass 12.5 @ 119
Cadillac CTS V Best pass 12.99 @ 110
LS3 Corvette Best Pass 12.80 @ 112
In all fairness, it was stupid hot today with a varying head wind. Everyone was down on MPH. And, these guys were just having fun and most were not experienced drivers. But, all that being said, none of them were running "internet" times for sure.
08-21-2011, 06:22 PM
#2
Were they all manuals?
I wont say my car runs internet times, but I will say what it does really run.
When I see people with cars that are completely stock or supposedly stock and they claim to run incredible times, on top of all that with a manual?
I don't see it happenin unless your the Stig.
Added: So it goes to show the value of an auto at the track.
6 speeds impress high school kids, auto's win races.
I wont say my car runs internet times, but I will say what it does really run.
When I see people with cars that are completely stock or supposedly stock and they claim to run incredible times, on top of all that with a manual?
I don't see it happenin unless your the Stig.
Added: So it goes to show the value of an auto at the track.
6 speeds impress high school kids, auto's win races.
08-21-2011, 07:07 PM
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That's pretty much how it works in the real world. Very, very rarely do you see cars being driven all out at their full potential at your local drag strip, most people don't even have the skill to do it.
08-21-2011, 07:13 PM
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1. stupid hot
2. these guys were just having fun
3. and most were not experienced drivers
so what? lets all assume these cars don't run faster than that now..................
2. these guys were just having fun
3. and most were not experienced drivers
so what? lets all assume these cars don't run faster than that now..................
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08-21-2011, 07:40 PM
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That and the heat. It was just brutal. You could see the disappointment and confusion on their faces. I figure my MPH on the big end was down about 2 MPH too. One of the bracket racers measured the track surface temp at 135 degrees after noon. As it got towards noon, I lost a tenth in the 60' as the track turned greasy. But, these guys all made passes while the track was still good. There was about 4 or 5 Firebirds out there too. Some with slicks & drag radials. I did not see any of them run near the 11s though.
08-22-2011, 05:17 PM
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Were they all manuals?
I wont say my car runs internet times, but I will say what it does really run.
When I see people with cars that are completely stock or supposedly stock and they claim to run incredible times, on top of all that with a manual?
I don't see it happenin unless your the Stig.
Added: So it goes to show the value of an auto at the track.
6 speeds impress high school kids, auto's win races.
I wont say my car runs internet times, but I will say what it does really run.
When I see people with cars that are completely stock or supposedly stock and they claim to run incredible times, on top of all that with a manual?
I don't see it happenin unless your the Stig.
Added: So it goes to show the value of an auto at the track.
6 speeds impress high school kids, auto's win races.
6 spds are for guys who like to drive their cars
Auto's are for guys who like to ride in their cars
08-22-2011, 05:18 PM
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08-22-2011, 05:19 PM
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Were they all manuals?
I wont say my car runs internet times, but I will say what it does really run.
When I see people with cars that are completely stock or supposedly stock and they claim to run incredible times, on top of all that with a manual?
I don't see it happenin unless your the Stig.
Added: So it goes to show the value of an auto at the track.
6 speeds impress high school kids, auto's win races.
I wont say my car runs internet times, but I will say what it does really run.
When I see people with cars that are completely stock or supposedly stock and they claim to run incredible times, on top of all that with a manual?
I don't see it happenin unless your the Stig.
Added: So it goes to show the value of an auto at the track.
6 speeds impress high school kids, auto's win races.
Autos are great for guys who can't drive and can only go strait, for everyone else that actually likes to drive their car, or do more than just a boring/skill-less strait line race, manual it is.
Bring your slush box to a real track (one with turns) and you will quickly see what "wins races".