Drag Racing
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5th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,465
From: Dfw/Austin, TX
Drag Racing
Going to the track this weekend with some friends. Its my first time goin to a drag strip, i was just wondering if there are any tutorial videos that you guys may know about, or any tips? thanks.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Gainesville, FL
RE: Drag Racing
Leave the line like you are leaving a light, but quicker. Also shift without putting your thumb on the stick. In other words, shift with your palm and 4 fingers. Use your 4 fingers to pull the stick down to 2nd and use your palm to push the stick up to 3rd. I've found this resolves all my missed shift problems. Shift as quickly as possible. Don't try to shift to 4th.
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5th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,465
From: Dfw/Austin, TX
RE: Drag Racing
ORIGINAL: moosestang
Leave the line like you are leaving a light, but quicker. Also shift without putting your thumb on the stick. In other words, shift with your palm and 4 fingers. Use your 4 fingers to pull the stick down to 2nd and use your palm to push the stick up to 3rd. I've found this resolves all my missed shift problems. Shift as quickly as possible. Don't try to shift to 4th.
Leave the line like you are leaving a light, but quicker. Also shift without putting your thumb on the stick. In other words, shift with your palm and 4 fingers. Use your 4 fingers to pull the stick down to 2nd and use your palm to push the stick up to 3rd. I've found this resolves all my missed shift problems. Shift as quickly as possible. Don't try to shift to 4th.