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Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: moparacer] #656300 03/31/10 10:03 AM 03/31/10 10:03 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 264 Westbury, NY C cowbay enthusiast
cowbay enthusiast C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 264 Westbury, NY	Quote: Dont stage with the back tires...... The first time I was ever at a drag strip one of my friends did that. The laughter and ridicule he had to endure is still burnt into my memory. I tried that once. Except I had been racing over 20 years when I did that one. I tell you it is very hard to stage when one has their up head up one's ass. "Alcohol is for drinking, gas is for cleaning parts, and nitro is for racing!" original author unknown, used by Gene Adams and Don Garlits among others

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: cowbay] #656301 03/31/10 10:09 AM 03/31/10 10:09 AM
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Bubba master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,877 SE Nunya	Never try to " Keep up with the Jones'" or your buddy's.. AND Never put used parts in a Race Engine.

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: cowbay] #656302 03/31/10 10:12 AM 03/31/10 10:12 AM
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66coronet super stock Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 826 Georgia	You had better be thick skinned. You cant let your feelings get hurt doing this. because, you will do something stupid at some point. You wont be as fast as you think you are. Your car will break at some point. You will probably put a fluid down at some point. If you dont do any of this...... you aint trying hard enough! 5898365-ladderbarfront.jpg (19 downloads)

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? #656303 03/31/10 10:23 AM 03/31/10 10:23 AM
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52savoy master 5 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,231 State of retirement	Quote: Quote: Well lets see..it was 1963 or 64 and the RAMCHARGERS were kicking butt... if you count the the High and Mighty it was 1959 otherwise try 1961 Quote: In 1961, the Ramchargers built up an engine for Frank Wiley�s new car; Dodge created the first factory package cars in that year. A 1961 Dodge Dart 413 was used by the Ramchargers at the 1961 NHRA Nationals (driven by Eckstrand and Jim Thornton). Fred..the question was...quote "first thing you learned about drag racin".. That was the first thing I learned and it was 1963 or 64. I was raised around stock cars and didn't have a clue about about drag racing until I was enlightened. Went to my first race in '66 to watch my brother-in-law race his new 283/275 hp Chevelle in "pure stock". Fred Last edited by 52savoy; 03/31/10 10:45 AM.

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: 52savoy] #656304 03/31/10 10:30 AM 03/31/10 10:30 AM
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Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,363 Las Vegas	Find a cheaper hobby...... "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: greenmcode] #656305 03/31/10 10:34 AM 03/31/10 10:34 AM
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dustergirl340 Chicken Little Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 22,873 Chicken coop	Quote: HURRY up and WAIT!!!.. Thats one thing i learned.. Yup!

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: ben1692] #656306 03/31/10 10:43 AM 03/31/10 10:43 AM
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MrMopar95 Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	The Race is Won at BOTH ends of the Track... Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: 52savoy] #656307 03/31/10 10:46 AM 03/31/10 10:46 AM
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Dodgem master Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada	1st ever TT don't leave on first yellow 2nd tt don't wait for green to be real green. Cars that bog slightly when gas is pushed to fast on street bog much worse with slicks at track. If you shut your power switch off in the staging lanes while on down time? you will not remember you did it till your are belted in and ready to go If a guy you may be lined up against next round comes over in the staging lanes and tells you he can't cut a light to save his life or as been cutting .001'and .002's he is probably lying!!

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: MrMopar95] #656308 03/31/10 10:55 AM 03/31/10 10:55 AM
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S/ST 3040 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	WINNING......ain't nearly as easy as it looks.

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: S/ST 3040] #656309 03/31/10 11:03 AM 03/31/10 11:03 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I learned real early that a LIGHT car can be quicker than a heavy car with less breakage

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #656310 03/31/10 11:07 AM 03/31/10 11:07 AM
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52savoy master 5 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,231 State of retirement	How about the "second thing I learned"? Track food sucks!

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: 52savoy] #656311 03/31/10 01:52 PM 03/31/10 01:52 PM
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Tig master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,916 A shed in England	There is such a thing as beginners luck. '74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: Tig] #656312 03/31/10 02:32 PM 03/31/10 02:32 PM
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Mopar_Rich top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,938 Sonora CA	Don't make any quick turns!

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: Mopar_Rich] #656313 03/31/10 02:52 PM 03/31/10 02:52 PM
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Sixpak master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,840 The Swamp	'Speed costs money, son...how fast do you want to go?"

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: Tig] #656314 03/31/10 03:01 PM 03/31/10 03:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH	Quote: There is such a thing as beginners luck. Not according to my dad

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: Sixpak] #656315 03/31/10 03:31 PM 03/31/10 03:31 PM
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Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #656316 03/31/10 03:59 PM 03/31/10 03:59 PM
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Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: 52savoy] #656317 03/31/10 04:01 PM 03/31/10 04:01 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: How about the "second thing I learned"? Track food sucks! I've had MUCH worse

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #656318 03/31/10 05:06 PM 03/31/10 05:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky	Race my race and don't worry about who's or what's in the other lane.

Re: first thing you learn about drag racin? [Re: justinp61] #656319 03/31/10 05:19 PM 03/31/10 05:19 PM
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dcoronet383 master D Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,403 Pa	Quote: Race my race and don't worry about who's or what's in the other lane. That was the first thing I learned as well My father told me, do not worry what is in the lane next to you, get it done, and you will be fine

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