Track edicate
Pro. B.S. caller outer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 9,644
From: IL
RE: Track edicate
If your not running slicks drive around the water, street tires don't need a huge burnout. If you spin hard on a luanch don't do a 1/8th mile burnout. Before you run watch a few cars go down the track and don't be afraid to ask a track offical if you need some help on somthing or are not sure what to do.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,284
From: Miami, FL
RE: Track edicate
That about sums it up. Also, don't wait for the green light on the tree to go; instead, go on the last amber. This will give you a better reaction time, although that doesn't have anything to do with your ET since the timer doesn't start until you move.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 11,565
From: Jersey
RE: Track edicate
As far as edicate. They will probably be several staging lanes. Pick a lane and stay in it. Some guys try to hop lanes so they can get more runs in but that just pisses people off and sometimes gets you thrown to the back of the line.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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RE: Track edicate
ORIGINAL: JD1969
If your not running slicks drive around the water, street tires don't need a huge burnout. If you spin hard on a luanch don't do a 1/8th mile burnout. Before you run watch a few cars go down the track and don't be afraid to ask a track offical if you need some help on somthing or are not sure what to do.
If your not running slicks drive around the water, street tires don't need a huge burnout. If you spin hard on a luanch don't do a 1/8th mile burnout. Before you run watch a few cars go down the track and don't be afraid to ask a track offical if you need some help on somthing or are not sure what to do.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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RE: Track edicate
Its pretty much been summed up already. What sinister said only applies if you want a good reaction time. I wouldnt worry about that if its your first time at the track. Take your time and get the launches down pat first. Your reaction time doesnt effect your et but F'ing up the launch does.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,552
From: Redding, CA
RE: Track edicate
You will be excited and nervous for your first few runs. Don't go ***** out your first few times. Try to learn the track, how they have you stage, finding the house to get your time slip, getting back in line and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Most importantly, have fun.
Most importantly, have fun.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,060
From: Okla.
RE: Track edicate
Learn where the exits are at the end of the track.. nothing worse than having to wait for someone to back up because they didnt realise there were more than one spots to turn off... (its different at every track).