It's official: I suck
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norfolk VA
It's official: I suck
I had the night off so i went over to Gulfport Dragway to make a few runs. Keep in mind that this is the 1st time i've ever done this, but even so I was a little disapointed with myself.
1st pass, got a good start, but missed the 2-3 shift and just rolled to the finish line
0.6644 reaction
2.0863 60'
5.7368 330'
2nd pass was ugly from the start, got on it to hard and spun the tires, had lift off to get control of the car. I finished @ 106.68mph, but had a 1.0095 reaction and a 2.8882 60'.
Either way, it was fun and I'll do it again the next time I can. To look on the bright side, i can only get better from here. Even so, I still want to :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
1st pass, got a good start, but missed the 2-3 shift and just rolled to the finish line
0.6644 reaction
2.0863 60'
5.7368 330'
2nd pass was ugly from the start, got on it to hard and spun the tires, had lift off to get control of the car. I finished @ 106.68mph, but had a 1.0095 reaction and a 2.8882 60'.
Either way, it was fun and I'll do it again the next time I can. To look on the bright side, i can only get better from here. Even so, I still want to :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Central NJ
Re: It's official: I suck (Lancer033)
We all had to start somewhere, don't be so hard on yourself :yesnod: I'm kicking myself tonight since I could only muster a 12.01 in my quest for 11s :banghead: I think I need driving lessons :lol:
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: marlboro nj
Re: It's official: I suck (NJVetteGuy)
It gets better and funner. I still suck and its almost the end of the season, but there is always next year. Talk to other drivers everyone has tons of helpful suggestions.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2003
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From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
Re: It's official: I suck
Join the club...My first drag race outing was terrible. I couldn't get a burn out to work. I was messing up shifts. My best run never got a time because I had a shifter problem staging and was red-lighted for not getting out of the traps in time.....
Relax, enjoy the time and it will get better
Relax, enjoy the time and it will get better
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Bethlehem PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'08-'10
Re: It's official: I suck (chaase)
This sport is definately one of practice makes perfect, especially with a MN6. Hey, I have been a number of times to the track and I still haven't got it right; I am inconsistent as hell.
Joe
Joe
Le Mans Master
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From: Tyler TX
Re: It's official: I suck (REDGAR)
Yup practice will make you better.
On the lights, be sure you are leaving when the 3rd yellow light up.
On the lights, be sure you are leaving when the 3rd yellow light up.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tyler TX
Re: It's official: I suck (chaase)
(chaase) leave the car in 3rd or OD after you do your burnout. You can't beat that computer shifting at the optimum shift point.
:thumbs: :cheers:
Join the club...My first drag race outing was terrible. I couldn't get a burn out to work. I was messing up shifts. My best run never got a time because I had a shifter problem staging and was red-lighted for not getting out of the traps in time.....
Relax, enjoy the time and it will get better
Relax, enjoy the time and it will get better
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From: Somers NY
Re: It's official: I suck (LittleBoyBlu99)
I've been racing only a few years... & I think I'm just starting to get the hang of it..
My first race was in 1963 @ Dover Drag Strip in Wingdale NY. & I NEVER had a RED light then... :D I just watched for the FLAG to drop... :sleep:
My first race was in 1963 @ Dover Drag Strip in Wingdale NY. & I NEVER had a RED light then... :D I just watched for the FLAG to drop... :sleep: