Questions about SCR 8.

GRB · #1 07-23-2005, 08:55 PM

If Robbie and/or Lamar can't go the first thing I'll have to do is get the car there. Plus, I need to be sure there is somebody there qualified to drive the beast. No way in hell I'm going down the srip in that thing!

**SamLBInj** · #2 07-23-2005, 09:26 PM

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If Robbie and/or Lamar can't go the first thing I'll have to do is get the car there. Plus, I need to be sure there is somebody there qualified to drive the beast. No way in hell I'm going down the srip in that thing!

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Al right, you twisted my arm, Ill do it if I have too

Chevy454 · #3 07-23-2005, 09:28 PM

Ray: if you're looking for a backup to transportation, you might give Fred @ Concours a holler...I believe that's the fella that gets a lot of recommendations from guys on here. But, if you guys do decide to trailer it up yourselves, you might holler at some of the other Georgia guys, and join the caravan up...that way if something *should* happen, the extra sets of hands can help get ya back rolling.

Also, I think you should think about taking the car down the track *yourself*...the sYc has the track all day to ourselves, so you can take it at your own pace...you can make as many single passes as it takes to get familiar with the car. Yeah, you may not start out running as fast as the car is capable of, but even a seasoned driver is gonna have to get acclimated to the car...plus, after all the work & time y'all have put into the car, you deserve to enjoy it!

**Mr70** · #4 07-23-2005, 09:46 PM

I agree on both recommendations.

**Charley Lillard** · #5 07-23-2005, 09:51 PM

Ray... It is very laid back at the track. Make a pass at half throttle. We have the track to ourselves so there is no waiting for hours to make a pass. Anybody else bringing a car to the reunion that has not gone down the track should also consider it. Even if you just pussyfoot it for fun or for a smokey burnout it is OK and a great chance to play with your car.

Chevy454 · #6 07-23-2005, 10:03 PM

Excellent point, Clill. Lots of folks get intimidated by the whole formality of the drag strip, but we rented the track so folks could literally ease into it...heck, I was that way once, except I didn't have the luxury of a track rental to get acclimated...I had to cut my teeth on a No-E Saturday night bracket race with 100+ cars in the class!

Anyway, as hard as it is to understand without being there, what Clill says is right on...the entire event is VERY laid back. And if *anyone* is considering trying their hand at the track, but have some questions, or need assistance, PLEASE feel free to ask myself, or anyone of the other folks at the track. Several of the guys there know their way around, and would be more than happy to lend a hand...whether it be a walk through of the staging lanes, burnout box, the line & tree area, or even the turn offs and return road...do not hesitate to ask.

**SamLBInj** · #7 07-23-2005, 10:22 PM

Maybe Ill test drive a new Vette or Mustang while im there, The salesman would drop a load when I pulled up to the lights

GRB · #8 07-24-2005, 03:13 AM

So, even a scardy cat can take one down the track? I'll do that. Probably not full throtle though. I'll also try to find out who else around here is going.

Chevy454 · #9 07-24-2005, 03:19 AM

Yessir...each year we have several guys who wanna tip-toe into drag racing, and they're almost always the guys with the biggest smiles!

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