baytown texas 1/4 mile track
12-31-2001, 09:05 AM
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baytown texas 1/4 mile track
i was wondering if anyone will be going to the track on friday...im hoping to be there and it would be my first time hitting the track so i could really use some help/tips...thanks
12-31-2001, 10:10 AM
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well..
I haven't been out of the track in awhile, but here are some thigns for you to avoid and some things which will help your launch;
AVOID:
1-Power braking (Putting your foot on the break and the other on the gas), might help a little in the launch from the line but plays havoc with your transmission. Avoid at all cost.
TO HELP YOU OFF THE LINE:
1-Turn VSA off
2-Use sportshift mode (Don't forget to switch gears, bumping the rev limiter is no good); YOu probably will never ever switch out of third gear
3-Take out any excess equipment in your car if you can (Jack, spare tire, sub box, etc) to reduce weight
and the thing that will probbaly help you out the most;
4- Floor that sucker on the thirds (I believe it's yellow) Christmas tree light, the one right before the green. If you floor it on the green light your reaction time will really suffer because the amoung of time it takes for the car to go once you hit the gast.
AVOID:
1-Power braking (Putting your foot on the break and the other on the gas), might help a little in the launch from the line but plays havoc with your transmission. Avoid at all cost.
TO HELP YOU OFF THE LINE:
1-Turn VSA off
2-Use sportshift mode (Don't forget to switch gears, bumping the rev limiter is no good); YOu probably will never ever switch out of third gear
3-Take out any excess equipment in your car if you can (Jack, spare tire, sub box, etc) to reduce weight
and the thing that will probbaly help you out the most;
4- Floor that sucker on the thirds (I believe it's yellow) Christmas tree light, the one right before the green. If you floor it on the green light your reaction time will really suffer because the amoung of time it takes for the car to go once you hit the gast.
12-31-2001, 10:19 AM
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Re: well..
Originally posted by JSuppi
4- Floor that sucker on the thirds (I believe it's yellow) Christmas tree light, the one right before the green. If you floor it on the green light your reaction time will really suffer because the amoung of time it takes for the car to go once you hit the gast.
4- Floor that sucker on the thirds (I believe it's yellow) Christmas tree light, the one right before the green. If you floor it on the green light your reaction time will really suffer because the amoung of time it takes for the car to go once you hit the gast.
12-31-2001, 10:57 AM
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What he said and...
1. Lower your tire pressure to get better launch.
2. Try to use the right lane since you will get the description of your times, with the left lane, you get nothing but numbers.
3. Try to use 1->2->3, I found it a little faster since you could redline 1st gear.
I would call them before leaving to make sure they are not closed. www.houstonraceway.com.
1. Lower your tire pressure to get better launch.
2. Try to use the right lane since you will get the description of your times, with the left lane, you get nothing but numbers.
3. Try to use 1->2->3, I found it a little faster since you could redline 1st gear.
I would call them before leaving to make sure they are not closed. www.houstonraceway.com.
12-31-2001, 10:59 AM
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Originally posted by SilverKnight
3. Try to use 1->2->3, I found it a little faster since you could redline 1st gear.
I would call them before leaving to make sure they are not closed. www.houstonraceway.com.
3. Try to use 1->2->3, I found it a little faster since you could redline 1st gear.
I would call them before leaving to make sure they are not closed. www.houstonraceway.com.
12-31-2001, 11:50 AM
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I think he means use D1 D2 D3 instead of SS.
Other posts have mentioned this.
I think the experience has been with the top method you can
wind it out in 1st more before shifting to D2.
Anymore input here you dragracing guys ???
Other posts have mentioned this.
I think the experience has been with the top method you can
wind it out in 1st more before shifting to D2.
Anymore input here you dragracing guys ???
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12-31-2001, 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by cnatra
I think he means use D1 D2 D3 instead of SS.
Other posts have mentioned this.
I think the experience has been with the top method you can
wind it out in 1st more before shifting to D2.
Anymore input here you dragracing guys ???
I think he means use D1 D2 D3 instead of SS.
Other posts have mentioned this.
I think the experience has been with the top method you can
wind it out in 1st more before shifting to D2.
Anymore input here you dragracing guys ???
12-31-2001, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by WebToker
I would normally just leave it in D3 and lay on it. That is how I got my best time of 14.3.
I would normally just leave it in D3 and lay on it. That is how I got my best time of 14.3.
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