New track time.
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New track time. I went to the local strip last night for their street grudge night. It's only 1/8mile. I got my best time so far. I still have alot to work on. I ran 8.96 @ 80 mph with a 60' of 2.18 on the factory Goodyears. Here is a link to one of last nights video's
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=18678430
Yes, I know I didn't need to do a big burnout, I just felt like being a smartass. It seemed everyone was surprised to see a family sedan smokin' the ront tires and purgin' nitrous. I had a blast. I'll try to get to a 1/4 mile track sometime soon.
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=18678430
Yes, I know I didn't need to do a big burnout, I just felt like being a smartass. It seemed everyone was surprised to see a family sedan smokin' the ront tires and purgin' nitrous. I had a blast. I'll try to get to a 1/4 mile track sometime soon.
That burn out was sweet. I have a guy at work who says front wheel drive V8's suck. Well, He has a Mustang GT and last night we had a chance to race and lets just say I dont think he will be saying much anymore. 
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[QUOTE=scarlett]I went to the track Friday, altitude was 4318 ft. My reaction time was slow .194 60 foot was 2.32 1/4 was 14.86 and MPH was 94.56
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Scarlett, you need to get your tune squared away! I ran 15.5 @96+ spinning (at less than WOT) until the 1/8th mark. Same rockers, but my exhaust is choked off compared to yours. I was at a lower altitude, but was looking at 88F air temps. (2.8 60')
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Scarlett, you need to get your tune squared away! I ran 15.5 @96+ spinning (at less than WOT) until the 1/8th mark. Same rockers, but my exhaust is choked off compared to yours. I was at a lower altitude, but was looking at 88F air temps. (2.8 60')
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Scarlett, you need to get your tune squared away! I ran 15.5 @96+ spinning (at less than WOT) until the 1/8th mark. Same rockers, but my exhaust is choked off compared to yours. I was at a lower altitude, but was looking at 88F air temps. (2.8 60')
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gotta be the tune, especially with the Cobalt e.t.-ing higher with higher MPH. I doubt the altitude is hurting you that much vs my (crappy) time. My run(s) were done at less than full throttle until half-way down the track (no traction at all), the slip did not have the 1/8th times, but a glance at the speedo showed me the mid 60 MPH's so it really pulls hard up top with the Crane's.
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Is there anything different you'd do at a 1/8mi track, 'cept stop sooner? LOL Any different prep?
I've been meaning to get to a track, but Lancaster is the only one nearby and i didn't want to "waste my time" at the 1/8...but seeing as how i've never been and obviously won't be getting to the 1/4mi at Leicester anytime soon.
EDIT: I see the TnT Tuesdays are done as of tomorrow. WNYimpala...you goin? I may try to get there, seeing as how it will be spring before i can go again...although running 15-16 on my first time at the track might leave quite a bad taste in my mouth over the winter. Not sure if i could take that
I've been meaning to get to a track, but Lancaster is the only one nearby and i didn't want to "waste my time" at the 1/8...but seeing as how i've never been and obviously won't be getting to the 1/4mi at Leicester anytime soon.
EDIT: I see the TnT Tuesdays are done as of tomorrow. WNYimpala...you goin? I may try to get there, seeing as how it will be spring before i can go again...although running 15-16 on my first time at the track might leave quite a bad taste in my mouth over the winter. Not sure if i could take that
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Here is one of my track days back in June. Very windy the direction I was racing there was a 45km wind hitting me.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c_8So3UllA0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c_8So3UllA0
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Hey Buff. I know the last tuesday nite is tommorrow. I work tuesdays until 8:00. By the time I would get there it will be 9:00. That's why I can never get up there unless they run grudge matches on weekends. I wish I could make it and finally meet you in person. me and some buddies might try and rent the track out sometime before the end of the season. I don't know if it will happen but I'll let you know if we do.
As far as 1/8 mile prep, nothing changes. You just stop sooner. Reaction is reaction, 60' is still 60'. Just think of all the gas you save by only racing 1/2 tack!!!LOL!
As far as 1/8 mile prep, nothing changes. You just stop sooner. Reaction is reaction, 60' is still 60'. Just think of all the gas you save by only racing 1/2 tack!!!LOL!
Yeah, tonight isn't looking good for me either, after all. If you do consider renting out the track, LMK...i'd be down.
There is a TnT on Sunday night, Oct. 7 at IRP in Leicester if you're interested. Not sure how much of football fan you are, but the (cough) Bills (cough) are scheduled to lose badly to Dallas on MNF, so i might try to make the trip out there on Sunday evening. LMK if you're interested. I think the only way i'll make it is if someone else really leans on me LOL.
There is a TnT on Sunday night, Oct. 7 at IRP in Leicester if you're interested. Not sure how much of football fan you are, but the (cough) Bills (cough) are scheduled to lose badly to Dallas on MNF, so i might try to make the trip out there on Sunday evening. LMK if you're interested. I think the only way i'll make it is if someone else really leans on me LOL.
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I might have to be down with that Buff. It sure is tough being a Bills fan these days, but we'll survive. The only thing I could say about it now is.......Go Sabres! At least we have something to look forward to.
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I might have to be down with that Buff. It sure is tough being a Bills fan these days, but we'll survive. The only thing I could say about it now is.......Go Sabres! At least we have something to look forward to.
Wait, who's the Sabres?
LOL! 