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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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I'm going to Cecil tomorrow for the Test&Tune. I have never ben there before, is it a nice track?

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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nothing to write home about
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Originally Posted by Simmons-Racing
I'm going to Cecil tomorrow for the Test&Tune. I have never ben there before, is it a nice track?

Thanks,

Eric
Cecil County Dragway is a fast track that is extremely well prepped on a race day and frequented by a lot of sub-11 second cars.

You can drive around the waterbox to keep the fronts dry.

Track management enforces the 11.50 limit for cars w/out a rollbar.

All in all, a very good track.

I like MIR and Atco a little better, but not by much, other than I'm banned from Cecil.

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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I like MIR and Atco a little better, but not by much, other than I'm banned from Cecil.

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Why are you banned from Cecil?
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Why are you banned from Cecil?
Simple answer is too many passes under 11.50 without a rollcage. Stock C6Z on stock tires. Had been given 2-3 passes on prior visits before being told to park it. Was finally banned at a private rental after 3d pass under the limit.

NHRA/IHRA needs to get with the times. Stock C6Zz can run under the limit on the stock tires.

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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
Simple answer is too many passes under 11.50 without a rollcage. Stock C6Z on stock tires. Had been given 2-3 passes on prior visits before being told to park it. Was finally banned at a private rental after 3d pass under the limit.

NHRA/IHRA needs to get with the times. Stock C6Zz can run under the limit on the stock tires.

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Must be nice
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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Good folks run Cecil but they do stick to the rules and you can't blame them for that. Good racing surface, return road a little rough, staging lanes are downhill so its an easy roll up to the box - paved pit area can get tight with a big racing crowd. I've heard some refer to the dragway as "Down Hill Cecil" because a lot of guys have posted some of their best times and MPH. Good racing group, friendly and esay to talk with during the day. Good quality competition - track does a super job with Vintage Thunder each year. Have fun and enjoy you should get all the Test n' Tune you want.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Another thumbs up for Cecil
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My favorite track in the area, just wish it was closer. Maybe when I retire in 11 years.
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What a great place, good people and we got a bunch of runs. I ran 13.0 4 times. Just couldn't get that 12.9999999.

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