Dragstrip tips

[BigMerc]

Since it is getting time to show up at the track, all you track vets out there help the neophytes amongst us and share your tips for quick ETs.

tire pressure?

powerbraking etc

personal strategies for killing that chevy next to you.



:burnout:

[Bradley G]

I have found with my current mods,by reading(here) and practicing,just to break torque the rpm's off idle 1100 or so.Anything higher just permiates more wheel slip.Keep the intake cool with Ice between runs.Some claim removeing the drivers headlamp is worth a small bit.Good luck and let us know how it worked out for you!
Bradley G

[ParkRanger]

Since it is getting time to show up at the track, all you track vets out there help the neophytes amongst us and share your tips for quick ETs.

tire pressure?

powerbraking etc

personal strategies for killing that chevy next to you.



:burnout:


Three double esspressos 10 minutes before you take the line. :beatnik:

PR :burnout:

[ckadiddle]

Three double esspressos 10 minutes before you take the line. :beatnik:

PR :burnout:
Cripes! I wouldn't need a car at all to beat the Chevy in the other lane with that much caffeine. Could outrun it on foot!

[Bradley G]

Caffeine,that won't help me,I was so jumpy last time I went to the track I redlighted twice:rolleyes: (playing teacher)

Bradley G

[sailsmen]

Rears 25 PSi / Fronts 45 PSI.

RPM @ Launch 1,000 to 1,500 RPM depending on how sticky the track is.

I go w/ 3/8 tank of gas.

You beat him on the R/T time my best time was .004. Next best .008. I usually am in the .0 range.

[QWK SVT]

Here are my personal drag strip tips:

I run tires same as on the street - 33 up front, 31 out back.
Let the engine cool down - you'll definitely go slower with heat.
Traction Control and Overdrive both go to the off position, until the end.
Go AROUND the water box - it ain't gonna help unless you have drag radials, which I assume you do not.
Once you get around, spin the tires (brake down, gas slightly pressed) to just CLEAN them. You don't need to see smoke, just a quick push of the throttle part-way down, then release the brake and ease forward a bit.
Try to line you rear tires in some sticky rubber left from sombeody with slicks. Their left over rubber will help you hook up.
Just barely trip the staging light (the second light that trips as you line up) you'll get more rollout before the timer starts, but will slow your reaction time.
Once staged, blip the throttle - not enough to spin the tires, just to pre-load the converter.
Raise your RPM to about 1100, on the last yellow, ease into the gas (about 0.5-0.75 sec until fully depressed).
Point it straight and keep it that way.
Finally, do not, I repeat DO NOT eat the hot dogs from the concession stand. It ain't beef. It ain't pork. It's got dog in it's name... :puke:

[Merc-O-matic]

Don't forget to fold in the outside mirrors....!

Gotta Love It! :P