1/4 times?
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1/4 times?
I'm new to the forum but not to drag racing, I see post for 1/4 mile times, do these times reflect drivers reaction time or does the timing begin when the vehicle breaks the lights at the start? :steering:
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Re: 1/4 times? (psgarage@ptd.net)
Welcome to the Forum. When the car breaks the beam. You can sit at the light for ever, no time other than reaction time will be recorded unless the car moves. I Lived in Stroudsburg 2 years ago. l really don't miss the snow and cold. :cheers: Down here we get to race year round, what a difference.
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Re: 1/4 times? (psgarage@ptd.net)
I'm new to the forum but not to drag racing, I see post for 1/4 mile times, do these times reflect drivers reaction time or does the timing begin when the vehicle breaks the lights at the start? :steering:
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Re: 1/4 times? (wallstAL)
Welcome to the forum......
Reaction Time - Computed in thousandths of a second and is the time how quickly you moved off the starting line after the go signal.
http://www.performancesupply.com/dragterms.htm
Reaction Time - Computed in thousandths of a second and is the time how quickly you moved off the starting line after the go signal.
http://www.performancesupply.com/dragterms.htm
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Re: 1/4 times? (wallstAL)
If you watch NHRA drags they take the time when the christmas tree light turns green to when the car trips the light on the other end. That's how they can run a faster quater mile time but still lose, sleeping at the light(reaction time).
That's why I questioned the times that are posted.
My experience with drag racing is basically only as an observer for 34 years.
I have only followed Pro drag racing.
That's why I questioned the times that are posted.
My experience with drag racing is basically only as an observer for 34 years.
I have only followed Pro drag racing.
