New Drag..er ... :)

[PranK]

Hey all,

I have spent my fair share of time on the track doing circuits etc but never run the 1/4.

What hints / tips do you guys have for my first run in the GTR tomorrow?

Thanks all,

Christian

[benm]

8000rpm and side step the clutch, hangon, grab 2nd, hangon again, don't forget their is a hairpin at the end of the straight

[N I B]

Be nice to 3rd tho.

[2rismo]

Ask me to race it

[PranK]

8000rpm and side step the clutch, hangon, grab 2nd, hangon again, don't forget their is a hairpin at the end of the straight

Haha, I'll keep the hairpin in mind. What rpm do you usually launch at?

Be nice to 3rd tho.

3rd is evil and must be punished!

Ask me to race it

no, no and no.

[342Four]

this proves im a n00b - sidestepping the clutch wtf?

all the best tho - give us a rundown when ur done

[Tommyk]

Well tell us what you have done to it ?

[2rismo]

He means don't flat change 3rd. Not a great idea on GTR boxes. Don't be a pussy but don't smash it in.

[Beer Baron]

launching at around 7000 should be plenty. if you need more then try another 500 or so the next time. personally i wouldn't side step the clutch, but just let it out as fast as your foot can move back up off it. will be a bit kinder and you should still get 1.8sec 60ft. i'm no expert though, so probably a good idea not to listen to me!

[PranK]

Awesome, thanks guys.. I'm nervous as hell.

[Swiper the Fox]

Hey all,

I have spent my fair share of time on the track doing circuits etc but never run the 1/4.

What hints / tips do you guys have for my first run in the GTR tomorrow?

Thanks all,

Christian

Hi Christian, my tips would be:

1. Drive around the water if you dont want to do a burn out.

2. leave you window down a bit and tell the starting guys thats its your 1st time. They will show you where to stop. It's offen hard to see where the line is, and you don't won't to be floundering around reversing and going forward until the staging light go on.

3. Bring your rev's up to about 6500-7000rpm and hold them there. (depends on what power you have and how good your grip is). You dont wont your rev's to be too low or you will bog down off the line).

4. Lift you foot off the clutch until you feel it take, and then wait until the green lights, then lift off all the way, and then launch the thing.

5. 2nd gear change will come very quickly, so try not to bounce it off the limiter too much.

6. change at about 8000rpm.

7. When you go over the finish line keep your foot down all the way over the line. You will probably have to change into 5th going over the line.

8. Don't put your foot anywhere near the brake......just use the gears to slow down. (I've done this and I slid all over the track)

Also.........you don't need to go as soon as you see the green, just take your time. The timer starts when you cross the starting line.

This probably sounds all straight forward. I am a very conservative Drag..er...So, I hope some of the advice sounds ok.

Stacey (the smarter and more consistant part of DiRTgarage)

Edited April 26, 2006 by DiRTgarage

[PranK]

Thanks Stacey, that helps a lot. How far is the run off after the line?

[ECR033]

I think it's around 200-250 metres???

There's plenty of room to easily slow down provided that you lift off the throttle not long after crossing the finish line, but failing that, there's also a sand trap at the end of the track

Good luck - have fun

[Swiper the Fox]

Thanks Stacey, that helps a lot. How far is the run off after the line?

Yes , I think it's more than the lenght of the track. You will have plenty of time to slow down. On my 1st go I ended up with my front wheels in the 'sand trap' (it's actually all rocks and gravel), so try and avoid that if you can.

And yes, have fun as it is a really good buzz. Also another bit of advice I tell people is to keep it as simple as you can. I always seem to be consistant with my times becasue I dont have much to worry about or remember to do.......other than launching. Reducing the amount of things you have to switch on/off or spin before hand is a good thing. IMO.

Hope it's not raining in Sydney.

Cheers..........Stacey

[2rismo]

The track is over a kilometre long - do the math.

Want a hand at the track mate? Gimme a buzz and I'll come help.

[2rismo]

From WSID:

"The WSID facility is a full international standard drag strip, built to current NHRA specifications. The braking are is 600 metres of asphalt, with a 120 metre gravel trap and catch net at the end. The track is 70 metres above sea level at the start line and approximately 66 metres at the finish line."

[PranK]

Thanks Adrian, yeah it'll be good to have a chat beforehand as I said, I'm nervous as hell.

Christian

[PranK]

Yes , I think it's more than the lenght of the track. You will have plenty of time to slow down. On my 1st go I ended up with my front wheels in the 'sand trap' (it's actually all rocks and gravel), so try and avoid that if you can.

And yes, have fun as it is a really good buzz. Also another bit of advice I tell people is to keep it as simple as you can. I always seem to be consistant with my times becasue I dont have much to worry about or remember to do.......other than launching. Reducing the amount of things you have to switch on/off or spin before hand is a good thing. IMO.

Hope it's not raining in Sydney.

Cheers..........Stacey

Awesome, thanks!

[2rismo]

I was shitting the first time i raced - was at the old ECRaceway main straight. BUT by the time I got into 3rd gear it felt natural and safe.

You'll be right but it's handy to have someone walk out onto the racing surface and show you where to stage so you don't roll through the lights and stage with your back wheels (I did this once @ ECR). Trust me you look like a dick when you do this

For some reason they don't let you get a 3/4-GTR lead on the line

Don't forget "The Book" either!!!! <----- single most important thing to remember.

Adrian

[benm]

Thanks Adrian, yeah it'll be good to have a chat beforehand as I said, I'm nervous as hell.

Christian

I reckon talking about it anymore than you are will just make you more nervous. Just line up on the line (little white lines either side of your lane), wait for the green light, foot on the throttle and brake once you go past the big digital timing displays. Treat it like a traffic light grand prix and you'll be right.

Most people have trouble just finding the start line (how I have no idea) so dont even try doing a 12sec pass on your first run, just get to the finish line, grab your time slip and line up again.

Edit: I'll be there just after 6pm as always, look for me in the hotdog line

Edited April 26, 2006 by benm