First Time at track tomorrow, need pointers!
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First Time at track tomorrow, need pointers!
I have an 02' with a chip and filter. I plan on keeping everything on the truck. Temp should be about 75. Any tips on how to get the best launch, tire pressure, power brake, etc. Also, what et's should I be running? Thanks
John
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Inflate the fronts to 40 psi. Set the rears to 28psi.
Do a *small* dry hop. Just spin them a little bit to get the junk off. none-to-very little smoke.
Make sure to align the truck up square and pointed straight down the track.
Roll foward til your front tires break the light beams and the second staging light comes on. Then stop. (this is staged "shallow")
When the other guy has the second light on too, put on a little bit of power up to about 1000 rpms then on the last yellow (wait for the light to come on fully), roll quickly into the throttle (not a "stab") and release the brake at the same time.
This method ought to get you close to a decent launch w/o spinning too much.
From here play a bit with launch rpms depending on how well it hooks/slips. And how far you roll once the second staging light comes on.
Times & speed?:
I'm gonna guess you'll cut a 13.6 @102mph if you get a couple of runs in to get used to it all.
WOT
Do a *small* dry hop. Just spin them a little bit to get the junk off. none-to-very little smoke.
Make sure to align the truck up square and pointed straight down the track.
Roll foward til your front tires break the light beams and the second staging light comes on. Then stop. (this is staged "shallow")
When the other guy has the second light on too, put on a little bit of power up to about 1000 rpms then on the last yellow (wait for the light to come on fully), roll quickly into the throttle (not a "stab") and release the brake at the same time.
This method ought to get you close to a decent launch w/o spinning too much.
From here play a bit with launch rpms depending on how well it hooks/slips. And how far you roll once the second staging light comes on.
Times & speed?:
I'm gonna guess you'll cut a 13.6 @102mph if you get a couple of runs in to get used to it all.
WOT
Last edited by wydopnthrtl; Nov 5, 2002 at 11:06 AM.
