Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

At the 2001 Pure Stock races, there were 48 cars in the 13.'s Three were going 99 mph and the rest all over 100, and up to 111 mph. I'd say you did well, very well. Good driving!
Peter [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

Frank is a tall drink of water,so that had to be a pretty strong feeling to reach all the way through those layers of his Stomach..... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] You got that right! Hey I am suprised that no one commented on the weight of the car with me in it at 4050lbs! If my buddy was racing the car at his 5'9 160lb size I am sure that the ET would be less. I am 6' 2 1/2" 275 lbs. That doesn't make for good ET's. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Maybe I should diet.........nah!

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

Frank....if you don't already know, stay out of the water box with those treaded Mickey T tires. The water will cling to the tread grooves and run down onto the track when you stage.

Do a couple of dry burn-outs to clean the tires and stage.

Like the other guys have said, practice, practice, practice. You'll only get better, and most important, have more fun!

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

HEY ROB!

Did you see that......run it through in drive......told you.......... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

Yeah, yeah...but I'd almost bet that if he played with his shift points some he would pick up both ET and MPH. He was spinning the tires when shifting manually, which means the power is there but he's just not hooking it. When he let the trans do the shifting it was probably short shifting, thus no tire spin. Of course, this could work the complete OPPOSITE way (shifting way past power peak) but I really doubt he was twisting it that hard. Letting the trans do the shifting would add a measure of consistency, though.

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

Rob I am not going to give my car or myself any real credit. I don't even know what the hell I am doing or how I did what I did as it is! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Keep in mind that the tires I have are L60 15's, These are some big meats that are 10" wide! Imagine what you could do with meats on your Yenko that size instead of those skinnies.

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

That is part of the attraction, make the most of what the factory gave you and make it hook! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

Rob the same day I was at the track my buddy was with me. He is the RIGHT driver. He was racing his 2001 Camaro Z28 6 speed. The car is stock with the exception of a couple of bolt on's which include an SLP Loud Mouth cat back exhaust system, MAF sensor, K&N air filter, Whisper Air box, & Linginfelter intake. The car is otherwise bone stock including the tires, gear, & no headers.

This was only his second time at the track as well as mine. We both went the first time together last year. This kid can drive! One of the funniest moments in my life was when we were street racing with a BMW and he power shifted so hard that he literally ripped the shifter knob right off and it hit the back window. We nearly got into an accident we were laughing so hard! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

Re: Beginner Racing Questions.
 

Your launch is great, but it seems to me that your MPH is off. That means you are low on horsepower. I would start withthe basics. Disconnect and plug the vaccum advance hose and then check the timing at maximum centrifical advance. You can do this by putting a timing tape on the damper, or using a dial back timing light. Watch the timing mark while revving the motor. The faster you rev it, the more it will advance untill it reaches its limit. Set the timing so it maxes out at 38 degrees. Don't worry about the initial timing yet. Your total timing is what matters.
Also make sure that both your primary and secondary throttle blades are opening fully. Whith the engine off, look down the carb with a flashlight while some one floors the pedal. Adjust the lingage if needed. If you have mechanical secondary carb, you can check the primarys and secondarys both this way. If you have a Quadrajet, check the secondary air valve to make sure it isn't stuck or binding, plus look at the throttle blades. You also need to make sure you are getting enuff fuel to the carb at the big end of the track. You can rig a fuel pressure gauge temporary. Then go thru the gears and make sure pressure isn't falling off at the big end of the track.
Try these easy tricks and see how it does. I think your car should go at least 100 mph, if not 105. GOod luck! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]