First time @ the track
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St. Jude Donor '06
First time @ the track
My first time was today @ atco Raceway.. here are some of my times:
Running a stock 91 L98 Auto -
First time:
R/t - 1.133
60' - 2.406
330- 6.500
1/8- 9.80
MPH- 74.58
990- 12.587
1/4 - 15.099
MPH - 93.57
Had about 8 more runs , then the elimination round - here are the improvements:
Best R/T : .943
Best 60': 2.210
Best 1/4: 14.498
Best MPH: 97.29
Won the first round of elims with Dial in of 14.50:
R/T : .949
60' : 2.214
1/4: 15.128
MPH: 90.66
:seeya
Running a stock 91 L98 Auto -
First time:
R/t - 1.133
60' - 2.406
330- 6.500
1/8- 9.80
MPH- 74.58
990- 12.587
1/4 - 15.099
MPH - 93.57
Had about 8 more runs , then the elimination round - here are the improvements:
Best R/T : .943
Best 60': 2.210
Best 1/4: 14.498
Best MPH: 97.29
Won the first round of elims with Dial in of 14.50:
R/T : .949
60' : 2.214
1/4: 15.128
MPH: 90.66
:seeya
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Re: First time @ the track (mikeg826)
Congrads on the round win. The mph shows that you had time to get out of it before the 1/4. Based on the time trials you picked a good dial. Do you have wheel spin problems? The 60' times look a little slow. I run right at 2.300 with my Crossfire at 4200+ feet physical altitude. The RT's aren't too bad for a first timer. If you've been bitten by the bug, and keep going to the track, the RT's will come with practice. Good job. Keep it up and good luck.
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Re: First time @ the track (mikeg826)
Mike, not bad for teh first time out. If I knew how early it ended, I would have shown up. I was taking care of some other business.
That 97 mph is about right for a stock L98, I think 65Z01 has hit 100 a couple times.
That 97 mph is about right for a stock L98, I think 65Z01 has hit 100 a couple times.
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97 is good. Get the 60' under control and you'll be nipping at the door of 13s. From what I have seen 98mph normally is enough for a 13 second run on these cars. That L98 will get you 1.9 60' times completely stock with decent street tires. :yesnod:
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Re: First time @ the track (mikeg826)
Good job :cheers:
Did you have a good time???????????????
Thats the important thing. :yesnod:
Did you have a good time???????????????
Thats the important thing. :yesnod:
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Re: First time @ the track (mikeg826)
Way to go Mike. I know you got the bug now and you will improve. It takes some gettin used to. It took me 25 runs to get my LT1 into the 13 second ET bracket.
When do you think will be your next time out?
When do you think will be your next time out?
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Re: First time @ the track (lcvettess)
Good job :cheers:
Did you have a good time???????????????
Thats the important thing. :yesnod:
ABSOLUTELY!!!! May you never lose the adrenaline rush! :seeya
Did you have a good time???????????????
Thats the important thing. :yesnod:
ABSOLUTELY!!!! May you never lose the adrenaline rush! :seeya
:yesnod:
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St. Jude Donor '06
Re: First time @ the track (mackeyred96)
Good job :cheers:
Did you have a good time???????????????
Thats the important thing. :yesnod:
:yesnod:
Did you have a good time???????????????
Thats the important thing. :yesnod:
:yesnod:
How much damage does going to the track maybe once a month do to the car? the tires? etc..
:seeya