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3r!c84 · 01-08-2010, 12:13 AM

going out with my buddys to moroso drag stripe to run all of are cars and trucks
is there anything i should know or do befor racing?
i know i have to take my trip rings off to race...

its better on the track then the street

ratty 46 · 01-08-2010, 12:33 AM

Wear your seat belt ..... lower the tire pressure in the rears ....... if your running street tires with tread .... don't get into the waterbox .... do a dry tire heat up. The water will get into the tread & when you leave ..... presto slippage ....

I'm sure others will chime in .... these are just a few items.

Ratty 46

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-08-2010, 02:09 AM

don't hit the wall and don't blow it up.

and be safe!

bmfpeterson · 01-08-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

don't hit the wall and don't blow it up.

and be safe!

nice... I always forget that one!

blown luv · 01-08-2010, 06:41 PM

Everyone forgot the most important thing to do at the track. HAVE FUN!!!

68 TT · 01-08-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blown luv

Everyone forgot the most important thing to do at the track. HAVE FUN!!!

You only get to have fun if your vehicle passes tech

blown luv · 01-08-2010, 06:54 PM

yeah you got a point there ,us old pros forget that sometimes.

tapeworm · 01-08-2010, 03:41 AM

usually gotta have a puke tank-that one is almost a given

You will most likely need a helmet. Some places are pickier about what helmet you use. I have used motorcycle helmets before, but some places will make you use at least a SNELL 2000

Also, SLOWLY make your way to the line. An easy rookie mistake is too pull foward too fast, and you will stage with the REAR tires

Have fun!

S10Fan · 01-08-2010, 07:13 AM

Yes, the radiator overflow tank is a must.

Empty you truck bed of everything, air only.

Make sure your battery is secure with a hold down, no rope. LOL

Motorcycle helmets are a no no, they're built without fire retardant materials.

Oh, you'll need a parachute if your runs will exceed 150 mph. Hey, you can dream! LOL.

3r!c84 · 01-08-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Yes, the radiator overflow tank is a must.

Empty you truck bed of everything, air only.

Make sure your battery is secure with a hold down, no rope. LOL

Motorcycle helmets are a no no, they're built without fire retardant materials.

Oh, you'll need a parachute if your runs will exceed 150 mph. Hey, you can dream! LOL.

i got all that.i dont have a fire helment i got a motocross dot one
whats a dry tire heat up?

i got the Landry basket in the back just in case

raveer2000 · 01-08-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i got all that.i dont have a fire helment i got a motocross dot one
whats a dry tire heat up?

i got the Landry basket in the back just in case

It means stay out of the water box where the guys with slicks wet there tires. Street tires with tread will hold a small amount of water no mater how hard you spin them. Then when you stage a small amount will drip out and slip the tires. So a dry heat up is to go around the water box and do a dry burnout to heat the tires.

3r!c84 · 01-08-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by raveer2000

It means stay out of the water box where the guys with slicks wet there tires. Street tires with tread will hold a small amount of water no mater how hard you spin them. Then when you stage a small amount will drip out and slip the tires. So a dry heat up is to go around the water box and do a dry burnout to heat the tires.

dont think it will spin them on dry lol ill let you all know how it go's

tapeworm · 01-08-2010, 10:41 AM

with regular radial tires, I would always just do a quick llittle burnout to get the dirt off them. The John Force burnout will jut make them greasy

dbmx66 · 01-08-2010, 12:26 PM

i think this is a little more serious than a john force burnout

YouTube- Clive Hudson Burnout willowbank...

87Bob · 01-08-2010, 12:32 PM

Bummer! Right now the only thing we can race here is the Snow Plows! LOL

68 TT · 01-08-2010, 04:25 PM

Make sure all your lug nuts are in place and they are torqued to specs. This is the most frequent thing we find at the Friday night street legal drags that disqualifies cars in tech.

While you are at it fully inflate your tires. Low tire pressure only works well on drag tires. With a street tire the lack of high speed stability is not worth the minor traction improvement you might get from running 20 psi out back.

The next thing that fails street cars in tech is the radiator overflow tank missing or not connected.

They really don't like antifreeze too. If you can flush the radiator of all antifreeze and put it in storage until you come home that would be best. If you puke antifreeze on the track it is terrible to clean up and is very slippery. A blown radiator hose will puke fluid on the track and if it is antifreeze you can get into a wall in a hurry.

If I remember right you only need a helmet if your truck runs faster than 14-seconds. Not sure how fast you will be so you may end up needing to borrow a helmet from somebody that is NHRA legal. As a point of reference my 5200 pound truck runs 15.60's with about 340 hp.

jjgmc · 01-08-2010, 08:45 PM

drain anti-freeze completely out and run only water

3r!c84 · 01-08-2010, 10:45 PM

damn.got in ready to race.talked with this guy in a 2010 f250 that wanted to race.sure why not.we are the next ones up.and boom starts to rain! wtf?

so got a rain check gona do it next week

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-12-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jjgmc

drain anti-freeze completely out and run only water

why's that? you actually gain 10 degrees of cooling with anti freeze

tapeworm · 01-12-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

why's that? you actually gain 10 degrees of cooling with anti freeze

Tracks don't like antifeeeze. It makes a real big mess when it gets dumped on the track

Some won't let you run with it. But if its just a "fun day", then they usually don't bother you about it

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-12-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tapeworm

Tracks don't like antifeeeze. It makes a real big mess when it gets dumped on the track

Some won't let you run with it. But if its just a "fun day", then they usually don't bother you about it

oh i gotcha. yeah it does make a mess when its dumped everywhere.

68 TT · 01-12-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

oh i gotcha. yeah it does make a mess when its dumped everywhere.

It's not just messy but very hard to clean up completely.

It is also extremely slippery. Blow a hose going down the track and it will get all over your tires and put you into a wall or worse into the other lane and possibly the other car.

3r!c84 · 01-09-2010, 12:23 AM

and whats all the hype about tech inspection?

i pulled up signed a paper that i payed, the gay walked around my truck(didnt even kick a tire or pop the hood)he put the number on and away i went

bmfpeterson · 01-11-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

and whats all the hype about tech inspection?

i pulled up signed a paper that i payed, the gay walked around my truck(didnt even kick a tire or pop the hood)he put the number on and away i went

was he really a gay? hahaha just messn around

3r!c84 · 01-11-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfpeterson

was he really a gay? hahaha just messn around

idk you would know more them me

lol
yeah my spelling sucks

01-08-2010, 12:13 AM	#1
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	going racing friday night going out with my buddys to moroso drag stripe to run all of are cars and trucks is there anything i should know or do befor racing? i know i have to take my trip rings off to race... its better on the track then the street __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-08-2010, 12:33 AM	#2
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: going racing friday night Wear your seat belt ..... lower the tire pressure in the rears ....... if your running street tires with tread .... don't get into the waterbox .... do a dry tire heat up. The water will get into the tread & when you leave ..... presto slippage .... I'm sure others will chime in .... these are just a few items. Ratty 46

01-08-2010, 02:09 AM	#3
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: going racing friday night don't hit the wall and don't blow it up. and be safe!

01-08-2010, 06:41 PM	#5
blown luv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown,TX Posts: 57	Re: going racing friday night Everyone forgot the most important thing to do at the track. HAVE FUN!!!

01-08-2010, 06:54 PM	#7
blown luv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown,TX Posts: 57	Re: going racing friday night yeah you got a point there ,us old pros forget that sometimes.

01-08-2010, 03:41 AM	#8
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: going racing friday night usually gotta have a puke tank-that one is almost a given You will most likely need a helmet. Some places are pickier about what helmet you use. I have used motorcycle helmets before, but some places will make you use at least a SNELL 2000 Also, SLOWLY make your way to the line. An easy rookie mistake is too pull foward too fast, and you will stage with the REAR tires Have fun! __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again

01-08-2010, 07:13 AM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: going racing friday night Yes, the radiator overflow tank is a must. Empty you truck bed of everything, air only. Make sure your battery is secure with a hold down, no rope. LOL Motorcycle helmets are a no no, they're built without fire retardant materials. Oh, you'll need a parachute if your runs will exceed 150 mph. Hey, you can dream! LOL. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-08-2010, 10:41 AM	#13
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: going racing friday night with regular radial tires, I would always just do a quick llittle burnout to get the dirt off them. The John Force burnout will jut make them greasy __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again Last edited by tapeworm; 01-08-2010 at 10:42 AM.

01-08-2010, 12:32 PM	#15
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: going racing friday night Bummer! Right now the only thing we can race here is the Snow Plows! LOL __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory!

01-08-2010, 04:25 PM	#16
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: going racing friday night Make sure all your lug nuts are in place and they are torqued to specs. This is the most frequent thing we find at the Friday night street legal drags that disqualifies cars in tech. While you are at it fully inflate your tires. Low tire pressure only works well on drag tires. With a street tire the lack of high speed stability is not worth the minor traction improvement you might get from running 20 psi out back. The next thing that fails street cars in tech is the radiator overflow tank missing or not connected. They really don't like antifreeze too. If you can flush the radiator of all antifreeze and put it in storage until you come home that would be best. If you puke antifreeze on the track it is terrible to clean up and is very slippery. A blown radiator hose will puke fluid on the track and if it is antifreeze you can get into a wall in a hurry. If I remember right you only need a helmet if your truck runs faster than 14-seconds. Not sure how fast you will be so you may end up needing to borrow a helmet from somebody that is NHRA legal. As a point of reference my 5200 pound truck runs 15.60's with about 340 hp. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

01-08-2010, 08:45 PM	#17
jjgmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Longview,texas Posts: 119	Re: going racing friday night drain anti-freeze completely out and run only water

01-08-2010, 10:45 PM	#18
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: going racing friday night damn.got in ready to race.talked with this guy in a 2010 f250 that wanted to race.sure why not.we are the next ones up.and boom starts to rain! wtf? so got a rain check gona do it next week __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-09-2010, 12:23 AM	#23
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: going racing friday night and whats all the hype about tech inspection? i pulled up signed a paper that i payed, the gay walked around my truck(didnt even kick a tire or pop the hood)he put the number on and away i went __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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