Track rules and courtesy (unspoken)
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From: Central Joisey
OOOHHH, don't get me started on courtesy! How about:
Don't set the car alarm in the staging lanes with the ultrasensitive shock sensor
Don't show off your new sound system in the staging lanes
Don't do burnouts in the staging lanes
Don't Rev the crap out of your 3 cyl Geo until it backfires (Every 2 minutes)
Don't lean on anybody else's ride
Don't leave the car for 2 hours in the staging lanes 'cause everybody behind you gets pissed off when they stop calling the lane
If you lose control while racing, don't stay in it, the run is blown anyway and there is no need to "Pedal" it like John Force
Can you tell that I go to Englishtown? I could go on...
Don't set the car alarm in the staging lanes with the ultrasensitive shock sensor
Don't show off your new sound system in the staging lanes
Don't do burnouts in the staging lanes
Don't Rev the crap out of your 3 cyl Geo until it backfires (Every 2 minutes)
Don't lean on anybody else's ride
Don't leave the car for 2 hours in the staging lanes 'cause everybody behind you gets pissed off when they stop calling the lane
If you lose control while racing, don't stay in it, the run is blown anyway and there is no need to "Pedal" it like John Force
Can you tell that I go to Englishtown? I could go on...
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From: SoCal
Originally posted by rscoleman
Here's a few more...
Always be polite to the tech inspectors, their job is to make sure your car is safe, so don't argue.
Don't use your AC in the staging lanes or starting line (dripping water).
And if you happen to find yourself standing at the starting line, NEVER, EVER put your foot where the tire goes. In faster cars, we don't want the oil/grease/crap from the sole of your shoe polluting the groove.
Here's a few more...
Always be polite to the tech inspectors, their job is to make sure your car is safe, so don't argue.
Don't use your AC in the staging lanes or starting line (dripping water).
And if you happen to find yourself standing at the starting line, NEVER, EVER put your foot where the tire goes. In faster cars, we don't want the oil/grease/crap from the sole of your shoe polluting the groove.
And tech inspection. HA. At milan tech goes something like this:
Tech:"Dis your truck?"
me: "Yup"
Tech: "kool, have fun"
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From: NEW JERSEY
My biggest pet peeve is Burnout edicette.
If the guy next to you does a burnout and then you do yours and then the other guy decides his burnout was not good enough so he does another one all the while your tires are cooling down.This has happened many times to me and PISSES me off.
If you do not get it right the first time then why penalize the guy that did it right?
I am mainly talking about cars with slicks that do big burnouts.
VINNIE
If the guy next to you does a burnout and then you do yours and then the other guy decides his burnout was not good enough so he does another one all the while your tires are cooling down.This has happened many times to me and PISSES me off.
If you do not get it right the first time then why penalize the guy that did it right?
I am mainly talking about cars with slicks that do big burnouts.
VINNIE
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From: On the side of the Road attempting to explain 135 miles per hour
Originally posted by Fast Gator
I like to blow my horn as the other car is pre-staging.
Is this wrong?
I like to blow my horn as the other car is pre-staging.
Is this wrong?
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From: Birmingham, AL
If you leave the opposing driver by more than 3 car lengths, it is acceptable to wave good-bye to let him know you enjoyed the friendly encounter and to try again really soon. This may also be accompanied by a jacking motion of your right hand (the left should remain on the wheel for safety!).
This can be switched 180 degrees for those that are left handed.
Comments on how nice their 12" high aluminum picnic table wing looks or the total awesomeness of their 5" exhaust tip should always be added when appropriate!
Hate to nit-pick, but track etiquette is a sacred thing!
This can be switched 180 degrees for those that are left handed.
Comments on how nice their 12" high aluminum picnic table wing looks or the total awesomeness of their 5" exhaust tip should always be added when appropriate!
Hate to nit-pick, but track etiquette is a sacred thing!
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From: Austin, TX
Originally posted by rscoleman
Here's a few more...
Always be polite to the tech inspectors, their job is to make sure your car is safe, so don't argue.
Don't use your AC in the staging lanes or starting line (dripping water).
And if you happen to find yourself standing at the starting line, NEVER, EVER put your foot where the tire goes. In faster cars, we don't want the oil/grease/crap from the sole of your shoe polluting the groove.
Here's a few more...
Always be polite to the tech inspectors, their job is to make sure your car is safe, so don't argue.
Don't use your AC in the staging lanes or starting line (dripping water).
And if you happen to find yourself standing at the starting line, NEVER, EVER put your foot where the tire goes. In faster cars, we don't want the oil/grease/crap from the sole of your shoe polluting the groove.
Do your burnout after the waterbox - not in it.
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From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA
I've been searching for 'this' for a while. I've posted it before but it is great info for drag racing newbies(and some oldies ):
http://www.ls1.com/dragracingbasics.htm
Dan
):http://www.ls1.com/dragracingbasics.htm
Dan
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From: Bel Air, MD
I always race at Cecil, which only has one turn off at the very end. At the end of the braking section there's just a stop sign, then both turn off to the right (or left). What I don't like are the guys that do fly-bys after the run. I'd run and beat another car by about a second. I'd let out about 60' after the trap, and he'd keep going full steam, just to pass me in the braking section and get to the turn-off first 
I also hate the guys that switch lanes. Get in a lane, and stay there. Even if the lane next to yours is moving, it doesn't mean that you'll get to your run any sooner. Once my lane started moving, I was 20 ft from the truck. Walked back, cranked her up, and in that time 2 cars from the other lane jumped in front of me
And I purposely got in that slot to race a certain mustang.
I also hate the guys that switch lanes. Get in a lane, and stay there. Even if the lane next to yours is moving, it doesn't mean that you'll get to your run any sooner. Once my lane started moving, I was 20 ft from the truck. Walked back, cranked her up, and in that time 2 cars from the other lane jumped in front of me
And I purposely got in that slot to race a certain mustang.
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From: Birmingham, AL
That was a good link, very thorough. Our local track allows passengers and I have found it to be very beneficial for someone that has not run before to ride along with an experienced racer to get help with the burnout, staging lights, launch and pull-off.
Last edited by Turbobo; Jan 15, 2003 at 08:50 PM.
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From: On the side of the Road attempting to explain 135 miles per hour
it is acceptable to wave good-bye to let him know you enjoyed the friendly encounter and to try again really soon. This may also be accompanied by a jacking motion of your right hand
i have found it to be very beneficial for someone that has not run before to ride along with an experienced racer.
