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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
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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
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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 ![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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!![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
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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.
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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![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
That is some serious potential get into the 11's by summer (where is summer?) or end of summer
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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.
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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.
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Not a whole lot of rookie mistakes being posted,must be some naturally gifted drivers out there
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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.
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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![The Jester](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_jest.gif)
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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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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!!
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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.
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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!!
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