Never raced on a track before, what should I expect.
05-09-2012, 06:45 AM
#22
TECH Enthusiast
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Apopka FL
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
before you run go walk the shut down and get a good look at the turn outs were they are located. also when you make the turn do not cross the other lane unless the other car is in front of you. remember just because you stoped fine does not mean the other guy is not having problems. i have seen some nice cars wadded up because they tried to stop for the first turn out instead of going to the end.
05-09-2012, 11:08 AM
#23
^^X2 very important for safety and if there is a track marshal down there they'll remind you to wait for the slower car on inside lane to leave the track first.
If you don't have a shift light, you might consider one. It was one of the best things I bought for drag racing, no more trying to drive and watch the tach needle for the right rpm. I just wait for the light and pull the next gear, works great and allows more concentration for other things.
If you don't have a shift light, you might consider one. It was one of the best things I bought for drag racing, no more trying to drive and watch the tach needle for the right rpm. I just wait for the light and pull the next gear, works great and allows more concentration for other things.
. 
05-09-2012, 02:43 PM
#26
It's all about the fans. You make a good run and "OOOOO"
Screw up bad like a ricer rear wheel stage and you get laughed off the track"
Blow something up and you become a Legend.
But don't become a legend your first time out.
On a serious note. Follow all the advice above, especially,
before you run go walk the shut down and get a good look at the turn outs were they are located. also when you make the turn do not cross the other lane unless the other car is in front of you. remember just because you stoped fine does not mean the other guy is not having problems. i have seen some nice cars wadded up because they tried to stop for the first turn out instead of going to the end.
Stay calm and remember that it is all about you. You want to make sure you have a good feel for your car, if something doesn’t feel right shut it down and get back in line. It is better to take a slow 30 sec ¼ mile time then would be to take 30 minutes to clean your car off the track. A really good mind set to have is that you’re not trying to beat the car next to you but the clock instead. I’ve seen to many people freak out because the car next to them are beating them and try to rap out there engine to get in front or get too cocky because they are beating the car next to them and miss a gear. I used to imagine that I was the only one there and no one else was around. Just my car, the tree and me, cause you know you always run better when no one is looking.
05-09-2012, 05:54 PM
#27
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the great advice everyone, and Gregg thanks for stopping in, you know the car better than anyone so anything I can learn from you I'll take it to heart.
I really excited to go to the track for my first time, I'll go as soon as gates open that way I can make a few runs before the crowd gets there.
I really excited to go to the track for my first time, I'll go as soon as gates open that way I can make a few runs before the crowd gets there.
05-10-2012, 02:12 AM
#28
Launching!
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Horn Lake, MS
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the great advice everyone, and Gregg thanks for stopping in, you know the car better than anyone so anything I can learn from you I'll take it to heart.
I really excited to go to the track for my first time, I'll go as soon as gates open that way I can make a few runs before the crowd gets there.
I really excited to go to the track for my first time, I'll go as soon as gates open that way I can make a few runs before the crowd gets there.
05-10-2012, 11:15 AM
#29
TECH Regular
My first time I was running my 79 T/A. I did a dry burnout and backed up. I only backed my rear tires over the startin line so I was sticking out. It was hard to see and was at night.
Anyway the track guy came up laughing told me I couldn't have a head start on the 68 GTO I was lined up against. Yes the announcer even had some fun at my expense. This was at Texas Motorplex.
I ran a 14.3 @ 99MPH and beat the GTO in the left lane. Not bad for a 403 olds on a 100 degree July night in Texas
Anyway the track guy came up laughing told me I couldn't have a head start on the 68 GTO I was lined up against. Yes the announcer even had some fun at my expense. This was at Texas Motorplex.
I ran a 14.3 @ 99MPH and beat the GTO in the left lane. Not bad for a 403 olds on a 100 degree July night in Texas
