Virgin Track experiences
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From: Redmond Washington
Virgin Track experiences Well my status as a track virgin is over.
I really tried to execute Ellis's coaching
launch it at 2k survive the bog then step into and go. Sounded pretty easy but I consistently just fried the tires 
then to make matters worse I missed more gears than I can count. I have maybe missed two shifts in all the time owned my car, little different on the track. On the first run I left the traction control on good thing for the helmet or I would have probably had a bloody nose. Then on the first round I red lighted.
Oh yeah I also came down the wrong return lane.
The car feels very strong the one run where I managed to just take it easy and shift like I was driving a school bus I ran a 12.95 @ 110.86 despite a 2.11 60' time. Now I wonder what it would do with some tires and a driver?
Watching you guys I appreciate the way you put down consistent times and knew it was harder than it looks but you still have that ego that says I can do it to, I mean what it so hard about leaving on the last yellow light
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So what are your Track virgin stories
I really tried to execute Ellis's coaching
launch it at 2k survive the bog then step into and go. Sounded pretty easy but I consistently just fried the tires then to make matters worse I missed more gears than I can count. I have maybe missed two shifts in all the time owned my car, little different on the track. On the first run I left the traction control on good thing for the helmet or I would have probably had a bloody nose. Then on the first round I red lighted.Oh yeah I also came down the wrong return lane.
The car feels very strong the one run where I managed to just take it easy and shift like I was driving a school bus I ran a 12.95 @ 110.86 despite a 2.11 60' time. Now I wonder what it would do with some tires and a driver?
Watching you guys I appreciate the way you put down consistent times and knew it was harder than it looks but you still have that ego that says I can do it to, I mean what it so hard about leaving on the last yellow light
?So what are your Track virgin stories
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Well, we all know I'm still a track Virgin 
so maybe sometime down the road I may have a story for ya 
I think you did a Great job last night! I didn't even know it was your first time down the track! You did Awesome!
so maybe sometime down the road I may have a story for ya I think you did a Great job last night! I didn't even know it was your first time down the track! You did Awesome!
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My de-virginication came with no stories........ran a 13.65 @ 105 and aside from crappy street tires and massive tire spin, it seemed very normal to me.
The only other time I have been was more like your first Steve.......I forgot to turn off my A/C, spun the tires so much I had a 2.6 60', missed the 2-3 shift cuz my hand slipped off the shift **** from being sweaty and I completely forgot i had a shift light and short shifted the crap outta the runs..........oh yeah, and I let off about 50 yards B4 the 1/4 line........and with all that, I still ran a 13.66 @ 105.......of course, this is after adding 30+ rwhp in between those 2 trips to the strip. So I DESPERATELY need tires, a 12-bolt and some skillz
The only other time I have been was more like your first Steve.......I forgot to turn off my A/C, spun the tires so much I had a 2.6 60', missed the 2-3 shift cuz my hand slipped off the shift **** from being sweaty and I completely forgot i had a shift light and short shifted the crap outta the runs..........oh yeah, and I let off about 50 yards B4 the 1/4 line........and with all that, I still ran a 13.66 @ 105.......of course, this is after adding 30+ rwhp in between those 2 trips to the strip. So I DESPERATELY need tires, a 12-bolt and some skillz
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I think you did well your first time out Steve... especially with a car that's definitely set up to be a street car, and the fact that you were running just some regular street radials. Hitting 12s your first time out makes you the envy of quite a few of us that took forever to get there.
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Steve you did really good
My first time I watched my husband race his first CCCA event on our sons birthday 5yrs ago this July & never sat & just watched at a race again. The next race I raced & I think I raced against Bill S that first time too.
The next race I was going to be paired up against Scott Settlemire but we had a rain out. Will never forget that summer.
My first time I watched my husband race his first CCCA event on our sons birthday 5yrs ago this July & never sat & just watched at a race again. The next race I raced & I think I raced against Bill S that first time too.
The next race I was going to be paired up against Scott Settlemire but we had a rain out. Will never forget that summer.
I totally sucked my first time out. First run was like 16.5 or something. All I did was spin and hop.
Second run I just drove like on the street and did 14.8 and I've been trimming it off a bit each trip. I've still got a lot to learn though.
BTW, what is your ride?
Second run I just drove like on the street and did 14.8 and I've been trimming it off a bit each trip. I've still got a lot to learn though.
BTW, what is your ride?
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Originally Posted by Crisisman
I totally sucked my first time out. First run was like 16.5 or something. All I did was spin and hop.
Second run I just drove like on the street and did 14.8 and I've been trimming it off a bit each trip. I've still got a lot to learn though.
BTW, what is your ride?
Second run I just drove like on the street and did 14.8 and I've been trimming it off a bit each trip. I've still got a lot to learn though.
BTW, what is your ride?
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Originally Posted by GEARHED
A virgin that ran a 12?
That is some serious potential get into the 11's by summer (where is summer?) or end of summer
That is some serious potential get into the 11's by summer (where is summer?) or end of summer
, I really was reluctant to take my car to the track for that very reason, I do suffer from the personality traits that would get me in that race for the 11's.I had fun at the track and I was pleased to take home a time slip in the twelve's believe me it was all car, other than stalling at the line or putting it in the wall I made about every mistake you could.
Not a whole lot of rookie mistakes being posted,must be some naturally gifted drivers out there
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Originally Posted by Steve Goodwin
No no no , I really was reluctant to take my car to the track for that very reason, I do suffer from the personality traits that would get me in that race for the 11's.
, I really was reluctant to take my car to the track for that very reason, I do suffer from the personality traits that would get me in that race for the 11's.
I had fun at the track and I was pleased to take home a time slip in the twelve's believe me it was all car, other than stalling at the line or putting it in the wall I made about every mistake you could.
Embarrassing ? YES ! But I had fun burning 'em off for 500 ft and lived to improve on it another day
Not a whole lot of rookie mistakes being posted,must be some naturally gifted drivers out there
Well Steve, If this doesn't get you back to the track nothing will. I had a great experience my first time out. 
I was nervous until I hit the staging lane, then all I could think about was getting the car down the track. My best time that night last year was 13.26 and I have still yet to better that. 
You getting into the 12's on your first time out is great. 
Me, I will be at it until I do.
I was nervous until I hit the staging lane, then all I could think about was getting the car down the track. My best time that night last year was 13.26 and I have still yet to better that. You getting into the 12's on your first time out is great. Me, I will be at it until I do. TECH Veteran
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Originally Posted by Steve Goodwin
No no no , I really was reluctant to take my car to the track for that very reason, I do suffer from the personality traits that would get me in that race for the 11's.
I had fun at the track and I was pleased to take home a time slip in the twelve's believe me it was all car, other than stalling at the line or putting it in the wall I made about every mistake you could.
Not a whole lot of rookie mistakes being posted,must be some naturally gifted drivers out there
, I really was reluctant to take my car to the track for that very reason, I do suffer from the personality traits that would get me in that race for the 11's.I had fun at the track and I was pleased to take home a time slip in the twelve's believe me it was all car, other than stalling at the line or putting it in the wall I made about every mistake you could.
Not a whole lot of rookie mistakes being posted,must be some naturally gifted drivers out there
I think the fact that you brought that beautiful show car out was the most impressive thing. Running a 12 the very frist time out is a close second. Be proud of both!!!
As for virign stories, I left my traction control on the first time in the TA. I bought the SLP module on Monday. But the first time out was in my moms 69 Road Runner. I stalled it doing a burnout. Then I over-reved 1st gear, & pulled the shifter handle out of the socket going for 2nd. (RR shifters were held in with spring clips) I finally got it back in & missed 3rd gear. I think I ran a hi 18 in a low 14 sec car.
As for virign stories, I left my traction control on the first time in the TA. I bought the SLP module on Monday. But the first time out was in my moms 69 Road Runner. I stalled it doing a burnout. Then I over-reved 1st gear, & pulled the shifter handle out of the socket going for 2nd. (RR shifters were held in with spring clips) I finally got it back in & missed 3rd gear. I think I ran a hi 18 in a low 14 sec car.
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My first time out to the strip with my car was my first drag racing experience, period. Had a lid & a cutout at the time, and ripped off some blazing low 14s, before cracking the 13s on my last two runs... a 13.8 and a 13.6.
Hell, I'm still learning the ropes obviously... considering Sardog tore up my best time by 2 tenths IN MY OWN CAR!!! 
Hell, I'm still learning the ropes obviously... considering Sardog tore up my best time by 2 tenths IN MY OWN CAR!!!
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
As for virign stories, I left my traction control on the first time in the TA. I bought the SLP module on Monday. But the first time out was in my moms 69 Road Runner. I stalled it doing a burnout. Then I over-reved 1st gear, & pulled the shifter handle out of the socket going for 2nd. (RR shifters were held in with spring clips) I finally got it back in & missed 3rd gear. I think I ran a hi 18 in a low 14 sec car.
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Steve that is awesome! 12's crap I wish I could drive tat good as you.
Besides me needing pratice, lots of pratice, I need to mentally be in the total race mode and not worry about getting the car dirty or breaking something...right now I do not have the cash to break anything, lol.
I really want 10in slicks, a new rear end (373 gears), some adjustable shocks, mostly drivers mod and I would love to try for 11.99 (my dream).
Again, I think you did awesome, 12's man that is sweet!!
Besides me needing pratice, lots of pratice, I need to mentally be in the total race mode and not worry about getting the car dirty or breaking something...right now I do not have the cash to break anything, lol.
I really want 10in slicks, a new rear end (373 gears), some adjustable shocks, mostly drivers mod and I would love to try for 11.99 (my dream).
Again, I think you did awesome, 12's man that is sweet!!