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First time racing at the drag strip
Hey Everyone, Thought I would share my experience and get some pointers.
 Last night I went with a buddy of mine to the local 1/8th mile drag strip. I was in my fairly stock '86 944 and he was in his '85 Supra, w/stock 2.7L (I think) 6cyl . What fun that was. I had never done this before. We actually went on the wrong night we thought it was "Test & Tune Night" so we could run each other a half a dozen times or so. Well come to find out their web site was wrong and they were bracket racing. OOPS. Well the pit guy was real nice and understanding and got us into a "Grudge Match" twice between different classes. Well keep in mind I have NEVER done this before, my buddy has but it had been years and he was in a different car. First run: Totally F***ED up, Guess I didn't burnout enough after going through the water. GREEN Light and sat there and spun  . Stats: 1/8 Mile First Run 944----------------------------- Supra +00.7428 Reaction +00.3305 3.3693 60 foot time 2.5337 12.2410 Elapsed Time 11.1733 62.307 Miles per hour 63.415 Second Run: Well this time I avoided the water and did not do a burnout. Did much better but still didn't launch correctly. However I had an Excellent reaction time for only my 2nd time running ever Stats: 1/8 Mile Second Run 944----------------------------- Supra +00.1978 Reaction +00.5143 3.0223 60 foot time 2.7739 11.8599 Elapsed Time 11.2660 62.835 Miles per hour 63.869 Now hear comes the questions... I realize we are not race car drivers however I was surprised we didn't get under 10 seconds. Well both of the car run (new with professional drivers) 0-60 in 8 to 9 seconds. Our top speeds were just a hair over 60mph. What gives???? Are we crappy drivers, cars 20 years old and tired, or my theory totally off. Also does anyone have any suggestions? 
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In my humble opinion, forget the drag and do auto cross or NASA.
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08-02-2008, 08:20 AM
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There isn't auto cross tracks around here. I would love to race on those tracks. The next best thing is the Blue Ridge parkway, the down side, Cops (rangers) & DEER!!!
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08-02-2008, 08:59 AM
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??? Blue Ridge SCCA? http://www.brr-scca.org/
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08-02-2008, 09:16 AM
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Thanks Kit!!!! I had no idea. I will check it out. Danville is about 3hr drive, but I am sure it is worth it. Are you apart of the Blue Ridge SCCA?
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08-02-2008, 09:36 AM
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Wow looks like they have events near me. How did I not know about this?
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Make sure you have plenty of spare transmissions.......
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