What to pack for Dragweek???bucket list
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Really would like to attend Dragweek this year and get it off my bucket list. Especially since it is in my back door. Some questions; #1, What class would a 440 4 speed Challenger run in. No nitrous #2, What emergency items are most needed to take along for any road side or track emergencies. #3, I understand you cannot use outside help for car repairs, but can you go to a repair shop with a lift (assuming u can get there under your own power)? #4, do they allow camping , the night before? I assume it will fill up the first few minutes this yer when announced. But hoping to be able to get in on a stand by basis if I can not make the onsite registration in time. Thanks
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If I had to guess.....
1-case engine oil, 2-filters 1-set front wheel bearings 1-case trans oil and filters (auto only) 1-spare fuel pump 1-starter & relay -gaskets! jack & stands spare wiring & connectors, electrical tape test light & volt meter, fuses, bulbs! 2- sets spark plugs Carb parts & gaskets cap, rotor, wires brake pads
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You forgot the most important thing.. beer and cooler.. I have a list I put together when I was gonna go.. its out in the shop.. I'll see if I can find it tomorrow EDIT 100 MPH tape and tie wraps EDIT1 How quick is the car.. if under 10.0 you need a cert.. if 11.49 to 10.0 you need a roll bar
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Re: What to pack for Dragweek???bucket list
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P Body I am not sure how fast, yet. Putting a new motor together this winter. Expect 10.80 or so, based on what my cousin ran with his coronet with similar weight and motor and suspension.
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Really would like to attend Dragweek this year and get it off my bucket list. Especially since it is in my back door. You will love it, go for it! Some questions; #1, What class would a 440 4 speed Challenger run in. No nitrous Probably Street Machine Eliminator, or Street Race, big block naturally aspirated #2, What emergency items are most needed to take along for any road side or track emergencies. A jumper pack with a built in air compressor, tire plug kit, fan belt, fire extinguisher, fuel pump, some wire, fuses and bulbs, a pint of Old Harper, jack and jack stand(s), any spare parts you have laying around like voltage regulator, ballast resistor, points and condenser, gas can, etc. #3, I understand you cannot use outside help for car repairs, but can you go to a repair shop with a lift (assuming u can get there under your own power)? Correct #4, do they allow camping , the night before? It depends on the track, you would need to contact them. Sometimes, enuff people ask that the info gets posted online at bangshift or facebook. I assume it will fill up the first few minutes this yer when announced. But hoping to be able to get in on a stand by basis if I can not make the onsite registration in time. That has always worked so far, but there is a risk. Good luck! Thanks
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Re: What to pack for Dragweek???bucket list
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Bring anything you cannot get on the road, for example an electric water pump if you have one. Some valve train pieces are always good ideas for spares. It never hurts to carry some ignition pieces as well.
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You forgot the most important thing.. beer and cooler.. I have a list I put together when I was gonna go.. its out in the shop.. I'll see if I can find it tomorrow EDIT 100 MPH tape and tie wraps EDIT1 How quick is the car.. if under 10.0 you need a cert.. if 11.49 to 10.0 you need a roll bar Beer? More like water and 5 hour energy unless you are Austrailian. Pillow and a blanket as you never know where your next nap will be. Zip ties of all sizes (we used a set on a set of coil overs at Gateway) A tarp for shade or roadside emergencies. Screw drivers that can be used as a pry bar. Will a four speed I would bring an extra yoke and u joints linkage bushings, etc. All sealants available to man, jugs and funnels for water or gas. Whatever you do something will be left behind.
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If you do run 10.80 you will need a roll bar and a helmet.. if you test the car well before the date and its running good you wont need a ton of stuff
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In addition to stuff above..
If you run a generic oil, bring a quart or 2 for the road and pick it up along the way. Spare oil filter as you want to do a change on Wednesday morning at least. If you run something like Brad Penn 20W50.. unless they say the fuel guys stock it, be sure you bring some!
Mechanics wire is always a good one I've seemed to use every year.
Spare pushrods, rocker adjusters (almost every year someone asks me for one), spare rocker if you have one and lifters if you are running decent spring PSI.
Spare fuel line is not a bad idea either, and a spare pump with fittings.
Dremel with an assortment of bits..
Gasket material that will cover for intake, thermostat housing etc..
Axle bearings aren't a bad idea if you haven't done them for a while..
Spare lug nuts and a stud or 2 if you are going to swap tires doesn't hurt.
Gas can!
Fuses
Spare coil and misc ignition stuff as stated above.
Last but not least-> Credit card with a bunch of room on it!
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Will you be hauling a trailer.. it is nice.. load all your stuff in there plus being that your new to the game you can get on the move quicker.. I built a small enclosed one for it.. but my car is small and NO SPACE being a little PU with no bed
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I brought a extra $15 ebay electric fan. Tool box. Aluminum jack
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All good suggestions. Thinking a small trailer might be the way to go. Not sure how I am going to mount a trailer hitch on my 70 Challenger just yet. I am starting to get excited about this and really looking forward to it. Already had my son and his bro in law volunteer for trunk monkey. Being my first long trip (or group of trips) I may soften the cam a little bit ... or I may not and just deal with it. IF a group of 2 or 3 cars go together, i assume it is OK to pack extra stuff into one trailer. Or is that a no no.
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If you do run 10.80 you will need a roll bar and a helmet.. if you test the car well before the date and its running good you wont need a ton of stuff Raff, IF I decide to detune a little and I am only running say 11.50, do I need certified belts and a helmet?
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IF I were to pack a pint of Old Harper, I would not remember the trip... unless I was using it as rubbing alcohol for my old joints. hahah
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If you do run 10.80 you will need a roll bar and a helmet.. if you test the car well before the date and its running good you wont need a ton of stuff Raff, IF I decide to detune a little and I am only running say 11.50, do I need certified belts and a helmet? Not sure about the helmet.. I dont think you need the certed belts
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Mr_P_Body have you made it to a drag week yet? I know you've always been talking about it but haven't seen you at one yet?
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Mr_P_Body have you made it to a drag week yet? I know you've always been talking about it but haven't seen you at one yet? I've been 3 times..its no big deal any more.. I will probably do a 3 day that we have in MICH this year
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If you’re from Canada bring your own smokes, beer and weed.... all three of the American stuff is to weak...
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Our dollar is stronger than our cigs and beer so bring lots of money also.
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If you have to bring a trailer with spare parts you don't have a street car. That's how I feel about it. And before I get ragged on, Eddie's car had a jungle gym and huge wheel tubs, Larson won 5 times with no trailer. If you built a car to take to DW and it has no room in it then you didn't build a car for DW
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I agree with sixpackgut, but a great deal of Drag Weekers bring trailers for convenience more than necessity. Easier to disconnect a trailer than unload a bunch of stuff from the car. My personal preference is I don't want the liability of the trailer on the drives versus the convenience at the track.
The letter of the rules say that if someone else is carrying your stuff in a trailer, they are a support vehicle, which isn't allowed. We usually have one person in our group who pulls a trailer, which carries generic stuff like tools, jack, generator EZ-up, bbq, coolers and his own stuff, but we keep personal stuff and spares to each car in the vehicle they are intended for.
Grab a couple of cheap moving blankets from Harbor freight. Great to throw on the ground for a nap or to work on the car, great to wrap stuff up in the trunk to prevent damage, and cheap enough that you just toss them away when the adventure is over.
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Mr_P_Body have you made it to a drag week yet? I know you've always been talking about it but haven't seen you at one yet? I've been 3 times..its no big deal any more.. I will probably do a 3 day that we have in MICH this year I looked for your name in the Drag Week all time list and didn't find it. Maybe I spelt your name wrong?
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Mr_P_Body have you made it to a drag week yet? I know you've always been talking about it but haven't seen you at one yet? I've been 3 times..its no big deal any more.. I will probably do a 3 day that we have in MICH this year I looked for your name in the Drag Week all time list and didn't find it. Maybe I spelt your name wrong? LOL!!!
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More good info. So now I need to think of adding a pop up and lawn chairs to my list of things to throw into the trunk... or just sit under someone else shade. Some of you guys are larger than life, so I am sure I can figure out something. Thanks again for all of the heads up info. Still excited about the chance of going. Jerry
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It is a fun event to attend and race in. Trunk monkeys are the heart of the event, they can be a lifesaver for sure!
I always bring lots of misc stuff that won't even work on my car incase other guys need something that is a Mopar only type thing. I've helped a few different guys keep their week going, and most will do the same for you.
Trailers are nice that you don't need to unload everything at every track everyday. Just drop it, make the changes you need and go!
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Yeah I'm on vacation and still traveling.. I have another couple days of that.. my buddy had a 52 has a 52 ford PU and even being a PU he would like to drag a trailer.. the the 3 day mich one I will still drag a trailer.. its way easier to drop the trailer to be ready.. all I would need to do is drop the air pressure and take a couple things out of the car.. I set the trailer up so its a self contained type of unit.. has the umbrella on it and a vise mounted to it and a compressor. a roll out tray/box
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