First time to run at the strip

[1slowdime]

Planning on taking my little dime to the track for the first time. Going to find out how she runs excited and nervous all at the same time lol. Will be my first time on the track ever as well. Will get some pics up this week got a bunch of little stuff to get done to have her ready to go wish me luck.

[406shark]

Planning on taking my little dime to the track for the first time. Going to find out how she runs excited and nervous all at the same time lol. Will be my first time on the track ever as well. Will get some pics up this week got a bunch of little stuff to get done to have her ready to go wish me luck.

Good luck.

If I can offer some advice? Go up to the starting line and watch for awhile. Get a feel for how things are done. Then have fun!

Remember... you will only get better with practice, so don't get down on yourself if you make a mistake. I'm sure others here can chime in with alot of great advice.


Jeff

[1slowdime]

My girls dad said the first time dont worry about the light your time is the same so dont let the light get you nervous.But im just goin to leave on the light like you are susposed too.

[Randy 406]

Not sure if you mean it's your first time, at the track, or the trucks. If it is your first time, do like Jeff said, watch a little first. Pay particular attention to how the burn-outs, and staging are done. Can't tell you how many I've seen stage with the rear wheels, or their window down.

[1slowdime]

Im new to both lol and i have seen plenty of racing not even sure why im a little nervous. Its all good though im goin to go and run her for all she has. Hey and im goin to try and get it done on a 275 also lol

[85ss]

Good luck...
My only words of advice is "make sure your brakes work BEFORE you go down the track" :laughoutloud:

[1slowdime]

Haha thanks for the advice have you ever had any experience with brakes at the track.

[spib]

Im new to both lol and i have seen plenty of racing not even sure why im a little nervous. Its all good though im goin to go and run her for all she has. Hey and im goin to try and get it done on a 275 also lol
take a deep breath, no were the turnouts are and give right of way if you are on non turn out side, no were time slip schack is and ask a lot of questions!!!!
being nervous means you give a damn and this is something you want to do, everytime you go out there it will get easyer and easyer, if you have a friend who has raced before, have them help you get in waterbox and come up to pre stage , ask for help and do it, you will have a ball
DRAG RACING KICKS ASS, you will love it when you pull into water box life gets very good:rock:

[cookmaster30]

dont do it.

it is a disease lol. you will always want to go just a little faster


dont ask how i know

[xten]

Like spib said, and its not just a figure of speach "Take a deep breath". try to relax. try to stay focused (my problem last week)Try to line your truck up in the groove at the starting line. Most important HAVE FUN!!! I think its the most fun you'll ever have with your clothes on. It'll definately make you feel alive. I was hooked from the first time. Best of luck and kick ass, 1Slowdime!!!

[BOUTTIME]

Thats great buddy, listen,....I've been drag racin for nearly 30 years and I still get the butterfly's from time to time, just have fun,....if it doesnt take your breath every time the light comes down,....well.....quit,.....lol
The most important thing you can do for yourself is become friends with 'starter" guy before and while your learning, make sure you know what he expects before you line up, and remember HAVE FUN.....:rock:

[ClubracerGT1]

Not sure of your combo, but take it easy for the first pass or two. Run on motor (assuming your truck is bottle fed) for the first pass. Get a feel for what the truck wants to do on the track. Just an FYI, vehicles react differently on the track then they do on the street. Oh, yeah, remember this one thing----- Have fun and make friends. Some of the best times I have had and some of the best people I have met all happened at some racetrack or another.

[85ss]

Haha thanks for the advice have you ever had any experience with brakes at the track.

:frown2: :laughoutloud:

[1slowdime]

Thanks for all the positive post guys want to try and cut some 7.90s my first time out just not sure if my little small block has it in her

[soopertrucker]

I know it's gonna be hard to do but try to pretend your the only one there and dont let anyone rush you. You payed your money just like everyone else did so take your time and find your rythm. And for goodness sakes try to have fun. If it ain't fun it ain't worth doin.

[mytmouz]

Thanks for all the positive post guys want to try and cut some 7.90s my first time out just not sure if my little small block has it in her

Give 'em hell...:fighting15:

[1slowdime]

Any guess on what it will run Its a 11.3 to 1 355 520 540 lift comp cam solid rpm air gap intake phase two bowtie heads ported just alittle tci streetfighter stall and 350 trans gears are 3.73 pro systems carb all msd ignition. Truck is bare inside one seat gutted factory dash fuel cell in the back with battery slapper bars for traction dropped 2 in the front 3 in the rear

[djlowfreq]

Just a thought ..... If you can take the power steering belt off, do it. I've seen so many rookies and "advanced" racers over correct and hit the wall. Without power steering it is much easier to her straight. And like everyone else has said, Ask tons of questions, take it easy and have fun. Hey if the import guys can take 25 secs to go down the track you can take as much time as you need to get staged or get in the groove!!

[1slowdime]

It has manual steering already but thanks for the info and i like the import line lol

[Diabolical]

Everything these guys said plus.. Good luck! :)

Hey.. I want pics.. I dont have any of your ride!!

[Randy 406]

Any guess on what it will run Its a 11.3 to 1 355 520 540 lift comp cam solid rpm air gap intake phase two bowtie heads ported just alittle tci streetfighter stall and 350 trans gears are 3.73 pro systems carb all msd ignition. Truck is bare inside one seat gutted factory dash fuel cell in the back with battery slapper bars for traction dropped 2 in the front 3 in the rear

Mid 12's in the 1/4. It has the potential for more, I don't know what tire you have on it, the carb size, or the actual stall of the converter. I also feel you'd pick up some with a Victor Jr. or even a Super Victor. None the less it will run good, and only get better every time you take it to the track. You will become a better driver, and thus a better tuner with each pass.

[1slowdime]

Thanks for the post everyone. Im running a 275/60/15 MT Drag Radial,750 carb, and 3000-3400 stall. I had wanted to go with a victor jr. but was afraid it would kill off bottom end its my first build so im still learning. Hey D i will get some pics on here goin to get it cleaned up tonight ;).