I need help with a list for visiting the Track?
#1
I need help with a list for visiting the Track?
I will be going to the track frequently this year and the last time i went i was totally unprepared. Can you guys make up a list or possibly a sticky for going to the track? Also, add any tips which you think might be beneficial for better times and of course safety.
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#7
I didnt have the proper safety equipment, not too much practice heating up slicks, and i kept trying different launching techniques. I got tired of everyone giving me instructions, i felt like a complete newbie.
#10
The safety loop is just if you have slicks, the helmet, I think you should have one if you have like a 13.99 or lower, and the harness is I think another one of those low time things, but I wont use a harness until I have a roll bar.
#11
man I hear ya.. try being a girl and going to the track and making a mistake.. you hear it from EVERYONE lol
it took me many visits until I got my launch down perfect.. now that I know exactly how to do it I can do it right everytime.. but I messed it up a million times before getting it right. Just takes time and a lot of practice. Now I'll spend the rest of this year getting on my shifts perfect lol and learning how to launch the auto (5.0 )
it took me many visits until I got my launch down perfect.. now that I know exactly how to do it I can do it right everytime.. but I messed it up a million times before getting it right. Just takes time and a lot of practice. Now I'll spend the rest of this year getting on my shifts perfect lol and learning how to launch the auto (5.0 )
#13
Ill tell you right now, the street and the track is totally opposite when it comes to taking off. Practice your QUICK shifting or powershifting if its manual. Leave it in D if its auto. Pretty much your time is going to depend on how you get off the line. Dont be scared to talk to other people who have more experience, and have a good time. Everyone is there for the same reason : to better their times or see what it can do.
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Originally Posted by csledd
man I hear ya.. try being a girl and going to the track and making a mistake.. you hear it from EVERYONE lol
it took me many visits until I got my launch down perfect.. now that I know exactly how to do it I can do it right everytime.. but I messed it up a million times before getting it right. Just takes time and a lot of practice. Now I'll spend the rest of this year getting on my shifts perfect lol and learning how to launch the auto (5.0 )
it took me many visits until I got my launch down perfect.. now that I know exactly how to do it I can do it right everytime.. but I messed it up a million times before getting it right. Just takes time and a lot of practice. Now I'll spend the rest of this year getting on my shifts perfect lol and learning how to launch the auto (5.0 )
and whats the embarrasment w/ the 5.0?
#15
Originally Posted by MattJ
Ill tell you right now, the street and the track is totally opposite when it comes to taking off. Practice your QUICK shifting or powershifting if its manual. Leave it in D if its auto. Pretty much your time is going to depend on how you get off the line. Dont be scared to talk to other people who have more experience, and have a good time. Everyone is there for the same reason : to better their times or see what it can do.
#16
Originally Posted by customstang
Stupid question but what's 'powershifting'?
making a gear change wth-out lifting off the gas pedal and just stabbing the clutch pedal and change gears as quickly as you can.
#17
Originally Posted by customstang
Stupid question but what's 'powershifting'?
#18
Originally Posted by GREG@94GT
and whats the embarrasment w/ the 5.0?
#19
I just take my good ole law chairs, a grill, some..... lol just messin... well i do bring the lawn chairs. But the important things are tire gauge, helmet(even if its not required, they give you less **** is you just have it), PANTS AND SHOES(dont show up in shorts and expect to race), Air tank or a way to fill your tires back to street pressure, and a couple basic hand tools.
A few extra things I bring are two way radios so if your there racing with a couple buddies you can be on the radios when ur waitin to run, I buy a bag of ice to toss on the intake plenum and cool it down in between runs, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT EXTRA.... FOOD, cuz I hate paying 3 bucks for a hamberger at a track cuz im starvin from being there all night long!
A few extra things I bring are two way radios so if your there racing with a couple buddies you can be on the radios when ur waitin to run, I buy a bag of ice to toss on the intake plenum and cool it down in between runs, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT EXTRA.... FOOD, cuz I hate paying 3 bucks for a hamberger at a track cuz im starvin from being there all night long!
#20
from my exp. take it out of overdrive. with the 373's your tranny will shift into 4th at 105 with overdrive left on. helmets a big one with a mid to low 12 sec car. i read in the other thread to flash your convertor i never tried this, but you have slicks so ill doubt you will spin.
#21
Originally Posted by OFFdutyHERO
I just take my good ole law chairs, a grill, some..... lol just messin... well i do bring the lawn chairs. But the important things are tire gauge, helmet(even if its not required, they give you less **** is you just have it), PANTS AND SHOES(dont show up in shorts and expect to race), Air tank or a way to fill your tires back to street pressure, and a couple basic hand tools.
A few extra things I bring are two way radios so if your there racing with a couple buddies you can be on the radios when ur waitin to run, I buy a bag of ice to toss on the intake plenum and cool it down in between runs, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT EXTRA.... FOOD, cuz I hate paying 3 bucks for a hamberger at a track cuz im starvin from being there all night long!
A few extra things I bring are two way radios so if your there racing with a couple buddies you can be on the radios when ur waitin to run, I buy a bag of ice to toss on the intake plenum and cool it down in between runs, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT EXTRA.... FOOD, cuz I hate paying 3 bucks for a hamberger at a track cuz im starvin from being there all night long!
#22
13.99 or faster requires a helmet.
Must wear long pants (no shorts)
Drive shaft safety loop when running slicks
Roll bar at 11.499 or faster (13.99 verts)
Some tracks enforce the rules more than others.
I have run at tracks were guy's were running 11's with no helmet. My track strictly enforces all the rules.
Tools you need
tire pressure gauge
flashlight
simple hand tools, screw driver, pliers (if pulling headlight)
And yes eat at home, most tracks have poop for food and it's way over priced. Don't be shy at the track, ask questions of other racers. Find out if they have air so you don't to haul more stuff.
Must wear long pants (no shorts)
Drive shaft safety loop when running slicks
Roll bar at 11.499 or faster (13.99 verts)
Some tracks enforce the rules more than others.
I have run at tracks were guy's were running 11's with no helmet. My track strictly enforces all the rules.
Tools you need
tire pressure gauge
flashlight
simple hand tools, screw driver, pliers (if pulling headlight)
And yes eat at home, most tracks have poop for food and it's way over priced. Don't be shy at the track, ask questions of other racers. Find out if they have air so you don't to haul more stuff.
#23
Usually the drive shaft saftey loop and helmet are required for 13.99-13.00. You need harness/rollcage, saftey loop, helmet if running 11.99 or lower. check your track requirements. But that's pretty much standard NHRA/IHRA requirements.
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