Drag Racing Technique Improve your track times

First time at the track

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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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Smile First time at the track

Well, I know I need to get my reaction time down but I think I did alright considering my car is bone stock and a convertible. I had lots of fun anyway. I did about 8 or 9 runs last night and my ET and reaction times stayed pretty steady. I can't wait to go again!


First run:
Reaction: .876
60 ft: 2.122
1/8 ET: 9.008
MPH: 80.50

Second run:
Reaction: .750
60 ft: 2.154
1/8 ET: 9.057
MPH: 80.48
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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Nice times. What year car, and is it an auto or manual? You could be in the 8's with a 2.0 or better 60'. Way to GO, especially for a stock vert!
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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It's a 99 Z28, A4. So, I guess if I get better traction, and a better reaction time, I should get a better 60ft time, which would equal a better ET?
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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time for some mods to wake the beast up.373's,3200 stall(or more)lid and exhaust,drag radials and subframe connectors.
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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Very nice times! The track is fun huh?

John
Old Aug 10, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by Geezer powered
time for some mods to wake the beast up.373's,3200 stall(or more)lid and exhaust,drag radials and subframe connectors.

Yep. I'll get there eventually.


Originally posted by FastZinTennessee]
Very nice times! The track is fun huh?
I had a lot of fun. It only took once and now I'm addicted.
Old Aug 10, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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no, you must get there now no waiting.The bug has got you.You must moddddddddddddddddddddddddddd you must.
Old Aug 10, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Originally posted by Geezer powered
no, you must get there now no waiting.The bug has got you.You must moddddddddddddddddddddddddddd you must.
Well, if you wanna send me the money, I'll be more than glad to get some mods now.
Old Aug 10, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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very cute but your the one with a 99 I just have and old 94.you should send me money.Anyway we can get your car quicker times for free(no money)
Old Aug 11, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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Reaction time is completely separate. You coudl sit at the line for 2 seconds and it would not change your ET.
Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by tnthub
Reaction time is completely separate. You coudl sit at the line for 2 seconds and it would not change your ET.
Really...? I didn't know that.
Old Aug 11, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Really...? I didn't know that.
Yeah, Ted's right (he's the king of bracket racing).

Good job though Jil-lay! Racing is waaaay too addictive... welcome to the club.

Old Aug 11, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Jacki, tell me about it. I already can't wait to go again.
Old Aug 11, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by 5SPDCHK

Racing is waaaay too addictive... welcome to the club.


Welcome to the world of drag racing.

I am not addicted to drag racing.
I am not addicted to drag racing.
I am not addicted to drag racing.
I am not.........
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