Best way to start in a race.

Blue Thunder · 01-15-2005, 07:48 PM

Hey guys I was wondering if ya'll could give me step by step insructions for the fastest and most effective way to start during a drag race. I have heard put it in neutral rev pop clutch and shift to first but please someone give me detailed instructions for the best way to start on a drag.

TayWolf55 · 01-15-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Hey guys I was wondering if ya'll could give me step by step insructions for the fastest and most effective way to start during a drag race. I have heard put it in neutral rev pop clutch and shift to first but please someone give me detailed instructions for the best way to start on a drag.

huh?

Put it in first with the clutch in, rev to 2500 or so and slip the clutch just a little and try not to spin too much.

PremiumJohnson · 01-15-2005, 08:37 PM

"I have heard put it in neutral rev pop clutch and shift to first"

Just make sure you have it in 1st before you pop the clutch, but yeah..

So basically just rev up and let off the clutch, meshing the throttle further as the clutch is all the way released. Depending on your power and setup, it will vary on how much more rev and throttle you can give before you have traction problems. I'm no expert though I've never been to strip, I just know from my own experience.

mike sweeney · 01-16-2005, 09:11 AM

Launching a car I think is the most important part of a drag race. Something that should be practiced. I practice in front of my house (I live way out in the sticks!) on a level stretch of highway. What I do is hold the rpm's at approx. 3000, and when I launch I release the clutch quickly, but not all the way. There is a fine line between spinning the tires and bogging the engine. You need to practice to find that line on your car. You want some clutch slippage to keep the engine rpm's at or above 3000 withought spinning the tires.

Chopper · 01-16-2005, 09:55 AM

It helps to release the clutch to the point just before it starts to move the car with the brakes off.This way as soon as you are ready to take off you are ready to take off.

jbodell11 · 01-16-2005, 03:38 PM

i usually rev it up to about 6K dump the clutch and see how much smoke i can make :headbang:

*madmatt* · 01-16-2005, 09:52 PM

I hope you dont mean a neutral drop in an automatic, because thats a great way to break some stuff in your tranny...

spike_africa · 01-16-2005, 11:21 PM

The best rpm to luanch on street tires at seems to be about 3k i pulled my best 60' on street tires at this rpm and so have my freinds and other people i have talked to at my local track. so i would say 3k slip it out of the hole feeding more throttle as you let the clucth father out.

spike_africa · 01-16-2005, 11:22 PM

i forgot to add i pulled a few 2.0x's doing this on stock 245 goodyears.

03BullittClone · 01-18-2005, 10:26 AM

[quote=spike_africa]i forgot to add i pulled a few 2.0x's doing this on stock 245 goodyears.[/QUOTE
Cut it out!
:laughing3

spike_africa · 01-18-2005, 04:32 PM

No really. 100% stock suspension to.

03BullittClone · 01-19-2005, 06:18 AM

I would like to hire you to drive my car this year, (lol) Spike. Can you come to Chicago???

spike_africa · 01-19-2005, 07:33 AM

If the price is right yeha i will come

01-15-2005, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Thunder Speed Demon Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 487	Best way to start in a race. Hey guys I was wondering if ya'll could give me step by step insructions for the fastest and most effective way to start during a drag race. I have heard put it in neutral rev pop clutch and shift to first but please someone give me detailed instructions for the best way to start on a drag.

01-15-2005, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
PremiumJohnson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 35	"I have heard put it in neutral rev pop clutch and shift to first" Just make sure you have it in 1st before you pop the clutch, but yeah.. So basically just rev up and let off the clutch, meshing the throttle further as the clutch is all the way released. Depending on your power and setup, it will vary on how much more rev and throttle you can give before you have traction problems. I'm no expert though I've never been to strip, I just know from my own experience. __________________ 2004 Premium GT 5-speed manual Black 8 cylinders, uses them all.

01-16-2005, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
mike sweeney Senior Gear Banger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Two Harbors, MN. Posts: 230	Launching a car I think is the most important part of a drag race. Something that should be practiced. I practice in front of my house (I live way out in the sticks!) on a level stretch of highway. What I do is hold the rpm's at approx. 3000, and when I launch I release the clutch quickly, but not all the way. There is a fine line between spinning the tires and bogging the engine. You need to practice to find that line on your car. You want some clutch slippage to keep the engine rpm's at or above 3000 withought spinning the tires. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Flowmaster Am.Thunder cat back, SLP Mid Pipe Steeda Underdrive pulleys 3.73 gears Diablosport Predator tune Grille Delete and Mach 1 spoiler Rear Wing delete Mustang Tuning Shifter Bullitt Handling Kit

01-16-2005, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parkersburg Wv. Posts: 257	It helps to release the clutch to the point just before it starts to move the car with the brakes off.This way as soon as you are ready to take off you are ready to take off. __________________ 04 Mustang GT M5,1200 H-D Sportster Street Legal Drag Bike.1942 Flathead Chopper.1960 Cessna 172.(yes it's been modded too) BUY AMERICAN!!!

01-16-2005, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	I hope you dont mean a neutral drop in an automatic, because thats a great way to break some stuff in your tranny... __________________ RPMPlanets

01-16-2005, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
jbodell11 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wapak,ohio Posts: 50	i usually rev it up to about 6K dump the clutch and see how much smoke i can make :headbang:

01-16-2005, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,880	The best rpm to luanch on street tires at seems to be about 3k i pulled my best 60' on street tires at this rpm and so have my freinds and other people i have talked to at my local track. so i would say 3k slip it out of the hole feeding more throttle as you let the clucth father out. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

01-16-2005, 11:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,880	i forgot to add i pulled a few 2.0x's doing this on stock 245 goodyears. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

01-18-2005, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
03BullittClone Switching Gears.... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 215	2.0 60' on Street Tires? [quote=spike_africa]i forgot to add i pulled a few 2.0x's doing this on stock 245 goodyears.[/QUOTE Cut it out! :laughing3 __________________ Looking REAL Hard at an '06 Shelby!!!

01-18-2005, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,880	No really. 100% stock suspension to.

01-19-2005, 06:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
03BullittClone Switching Gears.... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 215	60' times I would like to hire you to drive my car this year, (lol) Spike. Can you come to Chicago??? __________________ Looking REAL Hard at an '06 Shelby!!!

01-19-2005, 07:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,880	If the price is right yeha i will come __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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