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sammyg2 05-09-2019 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vash (Post 10453385)
i was a poor kid. i was happy to break into the 15's with my 1971 camaro.

When I was 16 I had a '65 bug that I thought was the fastest thing around.
I took it to the bug-in at OCIR and my dial in was 14.4 seconds.
Humbling.

NY65912 05-09-2019 07:11 AM

15 years ago for sure. Not today! My body could never take it. Way too much spinal damage.

But, I would love to if I could.

Zeke 05-09-2019 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 10453376)
I would much rather get a fast ride in a two seat F1 car. A lap around a track like the Spa would be a real thrill.

You can't turn a 3 second burst into a full lap. ;):D But the braking G's of the F1 car would rival the acceleration of the detuned dragster.

I had a Corvette that ran in the 13's at Lion's. And that was with a tall rear end. Never got into the drags though.

Sooner or later 05-09-2019 07:18 AM

Are there any Pro Stock rides? It seems a 7 second run would damn sure get the adrenaline pumping at a far lower cost.

Zeke 05-09-2019 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sooner or later (Post 10453438)
Are there any Pro Stock rides? It seems a 7 second run would damn sure get the adrenaline pumping at a far lower cost.

My favorite class. Yes, winding it out through the gears has got to be a visceral experience. Seems easy enough to install a 2nd seat.

I drove a stock car at Las Vegas (recommended) and my wife took a ride in a 2-seater. I can tell you the driver took her on a fast lap. I did 140 on my last lap on the old (flatter) track and I could tell by the RPM's that she was likely at 20 MPH faster on her ride. We were instructed to stay between the hash marks which were pretty much down the middle all the way around. Her driver took it to the wall! I think she said she winced coming off 2.

Pro Stock

Sooner or later 05-09-2019 08:30 AM

I like em all but I also favor the Pro Stocks.

Sox and Martin forever!

wdfifteen 05-09-2019 02:50 PM

Yep. Not a huge fan of drag racing, but experiencing that acceleration would be awesome.

Clint Lando 05-09-2019 03:15 PM

Si

wdfifteen 05-09-2019 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vash (Post 10453385)
i was a poor kid. i was happy to break into the 15's with my 1971 camaro.

I took my Speedster to the strip once in the mid 70s. I turned a 15+ run. We could have match raced.
I no doubt would have been the crowd favorite. :D


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