Well, I finally made it to the track. I had no idea what to expect. I've never raced in my life, period. All I can say is that it was really fun. I just have to get the 20s off the rear so I can improve my times.

Anyway, just wanted to share. Here are the timeslips:


My first run I wasn't really ready for. I asked the tech where to go, and next thing I know, I'm staging. The Corvette I ended up against killed me (duh). My 2nd run ended up being the best one, but I still didn't break into 13s like I had wanted. The truck I raced was really fast, but once I hit 3rd gear I started to walk away. The 3rd run was a total loss. The car I lined up against lost his tranny on the start. I dumped the clutch and ended up spinning all the way through first and second, all while fishtailing. They had just opened the track back up after cleaning up an apparent oil spill. After a couple runs (mine included), they shut it down once again, apparently to further clean it up. Guess that explains my major traction issues.

All in all, it was a really fun experience, and I plan on doing it again soon. Next time, I hope to put some stock 17s on the rear with some drag radials. The 20s definitely have to go when racing.

 

Im not really a big fan of 20s on a mustang. Just doesnt seem rite to me. But yea you gotta get in the low 13s

 

The 20s are fine for everyday driving. They just suck for racing. I'm hoping the 17s with some nice DRs will solve the problem.

 

I have to agree.......20" wheels are not for Drag Racing. But with the 4.10's and the mods in your sig, I think you'll be well into the low 13's with a little practice. Enjoy.

 

Those 20s are killing you! Slap some 17"s on that sucker and you'll easily drop a couple of tenths off of your 60'. It's all in the 60' bro. Once you get that down, you'll see your ET begin to drop significantly.

 

Yeah! Definitely had traction issues last night!

The best I got was a 12.465 at 125[:@][:@][:@][:@]

I finally got aggravated and left......my only conciliation was that at least I didn't break anything!

I think I might run tomorrow, they are having an "all slicks day" today. So maybe after they run the track will be a little better. I think the biggest problem was everyone blowing up cars on the track last night!![:@][:@]

 

You still did good for your first time though, I will have post the video's I took as soon as I get them off my camera.

And Eric, I wish I would have gotten video of you spinning, 1st, 2nd, and into 3rd before you gripped and still beat the other car who had like a 10 car lead on ya. It was hilarious.

 

Its a learning process. I am no track expert yet, but plan on becoming one

 

You'll learn.

Not to rub it in, but at the current point and time, my V6 would smoke you [8D]

It just takes practice. My first run ever I ran like a 16 when I had an axelback and a CAI/Tune.

Just learn where you can launch without loosing grip, and you will just watch those 60' time start slowly coming down.

 

And I would have no problem with that. You would have beaten a complete noob. Hooray.