Dumb question about New England Dragway for you guys...

[Michael Ozorowsky]

I have heard that tracks at sea level are the best to race on, right? So New England Dragway should not be far above sea level, am I right? What would be the best track to race on? I am curious, because of my times last time I went to the track. I am expecting to break 12's, but could only run a 13.5 with a 2.3 60'. Let me know, thanks.

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--Michael
'01 Camaro SS A4
Mods Include:
Superior 3.73 Gears, Jet Chip Racing Chip, K&N Air Filter, Free Ram Air Cut-out, Granatelli MAF, Whisper Induction Lid, Corsa Cat-back Exhaust, Jet PCM Controller--Calibrates for my gears, Auburn Carrier, Hypertech 160 Degree Thermostat, SLP Strut Tower Brace, Sub Frame Connectors, Throttle Body Bypass.

Best 1/4: 13.192 @ 106.38MPH w/2.086 60' on GoodYear Eagle F1 tires.

Recent 1/4 run on 4/10/02: 13.502 with a 2.367 60' on 275x40ZR17 Dunlop SP sports, without the 160 thermostat, STB, SFC, or TB Bypass--With Some DR's, maybe run a 12.8, or 12.7? Fingers crossed. Headers coming soon.

See "Cammie" at http://members.cardomain.com/ozorowsky

[mod313]

Yes, tracks at or near sea level are considered best to run on. However you also need to check the conditions of that day. This includes barometric pressure, humidity, temperature and corrected altitude. During that summer months it is not uncommon to see the corrected altitude show 2500 or so ft. Very hard to put big numbers on the board in bad air. Usually best air conditions are in April, early May and October. Many of the racers there will have hand held air stations, ask one if they will tell you what the conditions are that day.

[TedH]

Best time at NED is usually early morning, provided the track is well prepped. Altitude usually climbs during the day and then drops in the evening again but the dew point is more likely to create problems.



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'94 Black Z28, 383, 700R4
1/8 ET: 7.49
1/4 ET: 11.86
1/4 MPH: 112
http://www.downtime.cz28.com.index.html

[sleeperZ96BT]

if ya cut down the 2.3 60ft to 2.0 or so youll be close to if not running 12's. best of luck to ya!
brian

[Michael Ozorowsky]

Thanks guys. I guess I'll be looking into some LCA's soon, along with some DR's.

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--Michael
'01 Camaro SS A4
Mods Include:
Superior 3.73 Gears, Jet Chip Racing Chip, K&N Air Filter, Free Ram Air Cut-out, Granatelli MAF, Whisper Induction Lid, Corsa Cat-back Exhaust, Jet PCM Controller--Calibrates for my gears, Auburn Carrier, Hypertech 160 Degree Thermostat, SLP Strut Tower Brace, Sub Frame Connectors, Throttle Body Bypass.

Best 1/4: 13.192 @ 106.38MPH w/2.086 60' on GoodYear Eagle F1 tires.

Recent 1/4 run on 4/10/02: 13.502 with a 2.367 60' on 275x40ZR17 Dunlop SP sports, without the 160 thermostat, STB, SFC, or TB Bypass--With Some DR's, maybe run a 12.8, or 12.7? Fingers crossed. Headers coming soon.

See "Cammie" at http://members.cardomain.com/ozorowsky

[Slowhawk]

A 1.95 60' will definitly get you into the 12's.My best so far with stock rubber and a M6 is a 1.93 60' with a 12.8 at 108mph.This was done in a 3830lb car.

[Michael Ozorowsky]

That's EXCELLENT, Slowhawk. Wish I could get traction like that. I can't seem to pick up any traction. I'm sure I can get into 12's, just gotta buy some drag radials. I really don't want to, I'd rather spend money on performance first. Then, after my car is almost complete, I'll look into some drag radials. For now, I have a friend who is going to be buying some. We'll see how I do then.

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--Michael
'01 Camaro SS A4
Mods Include:
Superior 3.73 Gears, Jet Chip Racing Chip, K&N Air Filter, Free Ram Air Cut-out, Granatelli MAF, Whisper Induction Lid, Corsa Cat-back Exhaust, Jet PCM Controller--Calibrates for my gears, Auburn Carrier, Hypertech 160 Degree Thermostat, SLP Strut Tower Brace, Sub Frame Connectors, Throttle Body Bypass, Powerslot Slotted Rotors, Hawk Performance Brake Pads.

Best 1/4: 13.192 @ 106.38MPH w/2.086 60' on GoodYear Eagle F1 tires.

Recent 1/4 run on 4/10/02: 13.502 with a 2.367 60' on 275x40ZR17 Dunlop SP sports, without the 160 thermostat, STB, SFC, or TB Bypass--With Some DR's, maybe run a 12.8, or 12.7? Fingers crossed. Headers coming soon.

See "Cammie" at http://members.cardomain.com/ozorowsky

[TedH]

If you are running on Wednesday/Friday nights traction is pathetic. The only possible exception if being one of the first cars down the track ona friday following a track rental when they spray the track.

Traction is much better on Saturdays and Sundays when they allow cars with slicks to run.

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'94 Black Z28, 383, 700R4
1/8 ET: 7.49
1/4 ET: 11.86
1/4 MPH: 112
http://www.downtime.cz28.com.index.html

[slo6]

ahh the track rentals are on wed ....

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Dan
little V6s all over the place