Capital raceway

[fastnino]

Who's showing up to the track Friday???


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[whitey]

ill be there

[ctrlraven]

Who's showing up to the track Friday???


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

Have you ever raced your car before? If so what track and what was your ET, MPH, 60 ft times?

[fastnino]

Have you ever raced your car before? If so what track and what was your ET, MPH, 60 ft times?

No I have never raced my car, but that will change Friday! 😎

[ctrlraven]

No I have never raced my car, but that will change Friday! 😎
You'll need a helmet if you want to run faster than 13.99 otherwise they will kick you off the track and won't be able to run anymore for that evening.

[lji372]

No I have never raced my car, but that will change Friday! 😎

What tires are on the back?

Wishing I was there with you, good luck:beer:

[fastnino]

You'll need a helmet if you want to run faster than 13.99 otherwise they will kick you off the track and won't be able to run anymore for that evening.

👍 imma bring my motorcycle helmet... Thanks for the advice.


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[fastnino]

What tires are on the back?

Wishing I was there with you, good luck:beer:

Just regular cooper street tires. Should I invest in something else? I'm not gonna be racing her alot tho! ANY OTHER ADVICE FOR A 1st TIMER?


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[breeze]

Just regular cooper street tires. Should I invest in something else? I'm not gonna be racing her alot tho! ANY OTHER ADVICE FOR A 1st TIMER?


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

540rwhp plus 4.10s on street tire and a "track virgin".lol :burnout::burnout:

[fastnino]

540rwhp plus 4.10s on street tire and a "track virgin".lol :burnout::burnout:

Lol, ur right... It's all all fun tho


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[breeze]

Lol, ur right... It's all all fun tho


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

id run you in a grudge but i already know i NEED a drag radial.

[lji372]

Just regular cooper street tires. Should I invest in something else? I'm not gonna be racing her alot tho! ANY OTHER ADVICE FOR A 1st TIMER?


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

Drag radials are a must with that much power.

If you don't have widened wheels get them.

I'm running nitto 05r's and will run Mickey's next.

410's are a bit of a waste with the roots blower at your hp imho, several will disagree but :P it's a 99% street car and the roots has so much low end torque I don't see a need for 410's :dunno:

Lower your air pressure and make sure both sides are equal. I went 17lbs on the 555r's (wouldn't hook which is why I went with 05r's)

Don't go for a new land speed record on your first pass. (Let's not wreck the car your insurance doesn't cover you on the track) get a feel for it then balls out on run 2:D

I did warn the guy running the lanes I was a virgin and he was pretty cool. Warned he guy next to me, so the guy didn't go on green. Guess he thought I was going to wreck the both of us:lol:

As far as warming full street tires on burnout :dunno:


Sailsmen has some good threads on what to do at the track :beer:

[ctrlraven]

👍 imma bring my motorcycle helmet... Thanks for the advice.
Look inside the helmet and make sure it says at least Snell 2005, it should be under the foam. If it doesn't the track may not accept it.


Just regular cooper street tires. Should I invest in something else? I'm not gonna be racing her alot tho! ANY OTHER ADVICE FOR A 1st TIMER?
Running regular tires you may to take it easy especially since it's your first time. You can lower your rear tire psi down some to around 28-30 psi.

You should probably meet up with Whitey and he can show you what to do to get all set up. Being a first timer I would park your car after teching in and watch some races so you'll get an idea of how people are doing stuff and where everything is.

[fastnino]

Drag radials are a must with that much power.

If you don't have widened wheels get them.

I'm running nitto 05r's and will run Mickey's next.

410's are a bit of a waste with the roots blower at your hp imho, several will disagree but :P it's a 99% street car and the roots has so much low end torque I don't see a need for 410's :dunno:

Lower your air pressure and make sure both sides are equal. I went 17lbs on the 555r's (wouldn't hook which is why I went with 05r's)

Don't go for a new land speed record on your first pass. (Let's not wreck the car your insurance doesn't cover you on the track) get a feel for it then balls out on run 2:D

I did warn the guy running the lanes I was a virgin and he was pretty cool. Warned he guy next to me, so the guy didn't go on green. Guess he thought I was going to wreck the both of us:lol:

As far as warming full street tires on burnout :dunno:


Sailsmen has some good threads on what to do at the track :beer:

Thanks for the advice! I will try to get some b4 Friday! Any place in particular I should go and buy them?


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[fastnino]

Look inside the helmet and make sure it says at least Snell 2005, it should be under the foam. If it doesn't the track may not accept it.


Running regular tires you may to take it easy especially since it's your first time. You can lower your rear tire psi down some to around 28-30 psi.

You should probably meet up with Whitey and he can show you what to do to get all set up. Being a first timer I would park your car after teching in and watch some races so you'll get an idea of how people are doing stuff and where everything is.

Ok will do!!


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[fastnino]

ill be there

What time are u gonna be there and are u able to show me the ropes before I head out?


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[lji372]

The small track near me only requires snell 2000. I rented a helmet from them for $5 :D

Are your wheels widened??

[Cheeseheadbob]

With street tires, make sure you are ready for the 2-3 shift because things get sideways pretty damn quick. With all of that power and torque, the only thing you may be able to do is pedal it down the track.

Have fun and be safe!

I remember my very first run down the track like it was 8 years ago...:D Ran a 12.4 with a .014 RT. It was indeed one of the biggest rushes I have experienced.

[fastnino]

With street tires, make sure you are ready for the 2-3 shift because things get sideways pretty damn quick. With all of that power and torque, the only thing you may be able to do is pedal it down the track.

Have fun and be safe!

I remember my very first run down the track like it was 8 years ago...:D Ran a 12.4 with a .014 RT. It was indeed one of the biggest rushes I have experienced.

Thanks 😎


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[breeze]

their are 3 turn offs after the finish line just so you know where to exit at. i use the 3rd one just so i dont kill my brakes.

[fastnino]

their are 3 turn offs after the finish line just so you know where to exit at. i use the 3rd one just so i dont kill my brakes.

Ok! Thanks


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[Dj1]

I'll prolly show up...and ill bring my brother too, He's been dying to run his 5.0

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[whitey]

What time are u gonna be there and are u able to show me the ropes before I head out?


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

Im going to try and get there at 4:30, the only thing i can teach you is how to lose to a n/a marauder. ;) ill pm you my phone number, so we can meet up. Seriously though, im no professional at this, but ill teach you what i know.

[fastnino]

I'll prolly show up...and ill bring my brother too, He's been dying to run his 5.0

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Cool!! Ill see u there!


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[fastnino]

Im going to try and get there at 4:30, the only thing i can teach you is how to lose to a n/a marauder. ;) ill pm you my phone number, so we can meet up. Seriously though, im no professional at this, but ill teach you what i know.

Great!! And thanks!


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[ctrlraven]

This will help you out some

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JA7rpvA1ZY
-JA7rpvA1ZY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDK1uiKKWpA
oDK1uiKKWpA
Ignore any reference this video makes Gateway track.

These are a couple of my runs at Capitol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbLIzDdtKg8
MbLIzDdtKg8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4qPIT1kZxo
q4qPIT1kZxo

[fastnino]

This will help you out some

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JA7rpvA1ZY
-JA7rpvA1ZY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDK1uiKKWpA
oDK1uiKKWpA
Ignore any reference this video makes Gateway track.

These are a couple of my runs at Capitol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbLIzDdtKg8
MbLIzDdtKg8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4qPIT1kZxo
q4qPIT1kZxo

👍👍👍


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[Seneca]

u guys still going? I'm trying to take off work early so I can make it too. :)

[fastnino]

u guys still going? I'm trying to take off work early so I can make it too. :)

I am.... I'm not sure about the rest 😎


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[sailsmen]

If anything is not 100% correct both feet up. You have already blown a good run so abort and go around.
If you are there early or they allow you walk up to the launch pad and look for the groove as well as references on the water box and starting line. Watch the launches of several cars to get an idea.
When you get to the top of the staging lanes focus on the hand signals of the track officials. Tell them it is your first time and they will help you line up.

You will not be able to floor it on launch, walk it out on launch by easing into the throttle.

Good tips;
http://www.musclecarclub.com/library/race/drag-racing-tips.shtml

Here is a vid of my 11.7 run, starts at 1:30. http://www.streetfire.net/video/marauder-runs-117_728518.htm

It is very addicting, I have an 11 second with 270 passes and every pass is an adrenaline rush.

Good Luck!

[RichardP]

Hey nino and seneca.. if you want for me to show you guys how its done on the strip(in your own vehicles) I would be obliged to show you guys...

[whitey]

Ill be there!

[RichardP]

Wanna convoy it down?

[breeze]

My brother and his family is going so I think I will too. Got wisdom tooth pulled yesterday and feel ok just swollen.

[ctrlraven]

30% chance of a thunderstorm mid to late afternoon in the Crofton area. I would call the track before going down to see if they will still be open or closed due to weather.

http://capitolraceway.com/

[fastnino]

Hey nino and seneca.. if you want for me to show you guys how its done on the strip(in your own vehicles) I would be obliged to show you guys...

Lol


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[fastnino]

30% chance of a thunderstorm mid to late afternoon in the Crofton area. I would call the track before going down to see if they will still be open or closed due to weather.

http://capitolraceway.com/

Ok, thanks for the info.


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[Dj1]

I'll be their

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[fastnino]

Alright guys.....what's plan B??? Lol


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[Seneca]

I'm out. Been drizzling off and on here since lunch time. :(

[Bulldog5.0]

You'll need a helmet if you want to run faster than 13.99 otherwise they will kick you off the track and won't be able to run anymore for that evening.

Really? 13.99? At least at MIR it's 12.99 or faster...I just thought they were all the same...good to know

[ctrlraven]

Really? 13.99? At least at MIR it's 12.99 or faster...I just thought they were all the same...good to know

The NHRA 2013 Rule Book Reads as follows for Helmets and Goggles:
As outlined under Class Requirements, drivers in all classes, including motorcycles, must wear a helmet meeting Snell or SFI Specifications.
SFI Spec 31.1A = Snell SA, open-face helmet
SFI Spec 31.2A = Snell SA, full-face helmet
SFI Spec 41.1A = Snell M or K, open-face helmet
SFI Spec 41.2A = Snell M or K, full-face helmet
Effective Jan. 1, 2008, full face helmet mandatory on all cars 9.99 or quicker. See Individual Class Requirements for additional requirements. Shield mandatory 7.49 & quicker.
E.T. cars (13.99 or quicker) must use a helmet meeting Snell 2005, 2007 or SFI 31.1A, 31.2A, 31.1/2005, 41.1A, 41.2A or 41.1/2005 Specs. Drivers in supercharged, front-engine, open-bodied cars and Funny Cars must wear a helmet meeting Snell SA2005 or SFI 31.1A, 31.2A, or 31.1/2005 Specs.

NHRA Helmet Expiration Dates
Label Expires Label Expires
Snell 2005 1/1/2017 SFI 31.1/2005 1/1/2017
Snell 2010 1/1/2022 SFI 41.1/2005 1/1/2017
SFI 31.1A 1/1/2014 SFI 24.1 (JDRL only) 1/1/2015
SFI 31.2A 1/1/2014 SFI 24.1/2005 (JDRL only) 1/1/2017
SFI 41.1A 1/1/2014 Snell CMR 2007 (JDRL only) 1/1/2019
SFI 41.2A 1/1/2014 Snell CMS 2007 (JDRL only) 1/1/2019
Modifications to helmet/shield are prohibited. All helmets must have the appropriate certification sticker affixed inside the helmet.

[Bulldog5.0]

Hmm/..I guess it doesn't apply to "test and Tune" days? Because MIR never made me wear a helmet on any run last time

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Are you able to run tonight?

[Bulldog5.0]

Are you able to run tonight?

Was that directed at me? I cannot...I am home with my daughter....Probably won't run again until the first week in Sept. at MIR

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Sorry, no - Is anyone able to run tonight?

[fastnino]

Sorry, no - Is anyone able to run tonight?

I ran


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[Bulldog5.0]

What did ya run?

[fastnino]

What did ya run?

12.1 with a slow ass reaction time lol


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[fastnino]

I just updated tapatalk and I can't upload vids now! 😟


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[Bulldog5.0]

nice........................

[fastnino]

Check these out!
http://youtu.be/NrI5rcd9ec4
http://youtu.be/DCAEzFF62vw
http://youtu.be/DDTwpzJvyiI
http://youtu.be/_N8QyWhLjDc
http://youtu.be/Q9G3HuAoGzA


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[breeze]

Place was DEAD!!!

[fastnino]

Place was DEAD!!!

Everyone thought is was gonna get canceled because of the weather.


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[whitey]

My best run of the night was 14.371. And its been confirmed that nino is the real deal. :)A great night to race, might have been 25-30cars there at most. Good times at the track.

[fastnino]

My best run of the night was 14.371. And its been confirmed that nino is the real deal. :)A great night to race, might have been 25-30cars there at most. Good times at the track.

Indeed!! And thanks again guys!! 👍


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

[ctrlraven]

My best run of the night was 14.371. And its been confirmed that nino is the real deal. :)A great night to race, might have been 25-30cars there at most. Good times at the track.
That's a pretty good time for the mods you have. I think I got down to 14.25 before I threw in the torque converter.

That's the perfect time to go to the track when barely anyone is there.

[Seneca]

12.1 with a slow ass reaction time lol


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

Get you some good tires and dig into the 11's!!!

[Bulldog5.0]

So, do test and tune days skip the helmet requirements? Or change them? Because just trying to figure out why only those running 12.99 and faster needed helmets a couple weeks ago at MIR....All of us in the 13's and slower were not told we needed them...and they let us run repeatedly

[ctrlraven]

So, do test and tune days skip the helmet requirements? Or change them? Because just trying to figure out why only those running 12.99 and faster needed helmets a couple weeks ago at MIR....All of us in the 13's and slower were not told we needed them...and they let us run repeatedly
Were you at a test & tune or a track rental day?

Test & tune nights with the general public, they must follow NHRA rules. Private track rental days, most tracks will advise on what safety gear should be used but won't stop you from running.

[Bulldog5.0]

Hmmmm..It was a scheduled test and tune day as far as I know.... Weird...well, guess I will take my helmet in a couple weeks when I go back again just in case....

[whitey]

Bulldog: im not sure if it makes a difference, but we went to capital raceway, not MIR. For instance, cecil county didnt even tech check our cars, capital made us open the hood. Cecil didnt make you run through the burnout water, capital made us do a burnout.....which i prefer not to.

[Bulldog5.0]

Yeah, I know..that's why I was asking if the tracks were different. But they are both NHRA sanctioned tracks, so I was just wondering if there was different rules per track, or different rules fir test and tunes.....All good info to know though

[sailsmen]

12.1 with a slow ass reaction time lol


"G.P.S may call it "Estimated Time to Arrival" but all I see is "Time to Beat".

If you post up all the numbers for each run and we can give you some feed back.

R/T does not affect E.T.