Beginner Racing Questions.

[Chevy454]

Like Pete, I'm drawn to that 1.90 short time! WOW! I don't know what kind of tires you are running, but that 60' time is VERY good for a virtually stock car. Especially considering you are running a short (stock?) converter. If you're hooking it good enough for a 1.90 short time, then your buddies were correct in telling you to bring it up on the converter when you stage. Just curious, what were you shifting at? I've found, with Pete's help, that shift points can make/break a good run. I shift about 500+ rpm OVER my HP peak in our Camaro (auto car), which lets it fall back into it's power range after the shift.

Everything looks good, except your MPH at the end of the 1/4. If I had to guess, I'd say you lifted off the throttle before you went through the last MPH trap...no biggie, it's VERY common. I've done it, I've seen thousands of others do it...you just gotta remember and watch for the last beam and keep your foot in it until then.

Oh, and KEEP PRACTICING!