First Time at the track
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: 07-06-06
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: Knoxville, TN
First Time at the track
I had my first experience running at the track last night. It was an 1/8 miler. Man was I nervous! That first run I wasn't even ready to go when the tree hit green. My RT was horrible. I ran a 12 and got beat by a real POS (go ahead an laugh lol). I FLOORED it in first and the wheel hop came like crazy. I also FORGOT to let off the clutch all the way when I was shifting into second, so it was partially engaged. Burned the hell out of it. If you watch the vid you can see the smoke.
The second pass I did a lot better. Each time I improved by about a second or more. The final pass I didn't get on video, but it was my best.
I think what's hurting the most is finding the right RPM to launch at. I tried 1500 and spun; tried no launching and that was too weak. I have to find that sweet spot because I was slow as hell off the line. Plus I can't afford new axles!
Here is what I ran, don't forget this was my first time driving at the track and my first stick ever:
Time 9.6, speed 76 MPH, 60Ft 2.4, R/T: 0.66
I would post the videos on Youtube but i'd be afraid someone would see them and shame the s/c name. I'll link the last run here. The gf was dissing my driving skills in the first one and talking about the clutch. I'll save that humiliation lol.
http://wow-sig.com/third.MP4
Here's a random video from the evening. A civic SI getting beat by a lifted chevy 2500.
http://wow-sig.com/sivstruck.MP4
The second pass I did a lot better. Each time I improved by about a second or more. The final pass I didn't get on video, but it was my best.
I think what's hurting the most is finding the right RPM to launch at. I tried 1500 and spun; tried no launching and that was too weak. I have to find that sweet spot because I was slow as hell off the line. Plus I can't afford new axles!
Here is what I ran, don't forget this was my first time driving at the track and my first stick ever:
Time 9.6, speed 76 MPH, 60Ft 2.4, R/T: 0.66
I would post the videos on Youtube but i'd be afraid someone would see them and shame the s/c name. I'll link the last run here. The gf was dissing my driving skills in the first one and talking about the clutch. I'll save that humiliation lol.
http://wow-sig.com/third.MP4
Here's a random video from the evening. A civic SI getting beat by a lifted chevy 2500.
http://wow-sig.com/sivstruck.MP4
Senior Member
Joined: 07-09-06
Posts: 7,451
Likes: 0
From: PA
I had my first experience running at the track last night. It was an 1/8 miler. Man was I nervous! That first run I wasn't even ready to go when the tree hit green. My RT was horrible. I ran a 12 and got beat by a real POS (go ahead an laugh lol). I FLOORED it in first and the wheel hop came like crazy. I also FORGOT to let off the clutch all the way when I was shifting into second, so it was partially engaged. Burned the hell out of it. If you watch the vid you can see the smoke.
The second pass I did a lot better. Each time I improved by about a second or more. The final pass I didn't get on video, but it was my best.
I think what's hurting the most is finding the right RPM to launch at. I tried 1500 and spun; tried no launching and that was too weak. I have to find that sweet spot because I was slow as hell off the line. Plus I can't afford new axles!
Here is what I ran, don't forget this was my first time driving at the track and my first stick ever:
Time 9.6, speed 76 MPH, 60Ft 2.4, R/T: 0.66
I would post the videos on Youtube but i'd be afraid someone would see them. I'll link the last run here. The gf was dissing my driving skills in the first one and talking about the clutch. I'll save that humiliation lol.
http://wow-sig.com/third.MP4
Here's a random video from the evening. A civic SI getting beat by a lifted chevy 2500.
http://wow-sig.com/sivstruck.MP4
The second pass I did a lot better. Each time I improved by about a second or more. The final pass I didn't get on video, but it was my best.
I think what's hurting the most is finding the right RPM to launch at. I tried 1500 and spun; tried no launching and that was too weak. I have to find that sweet spot because I was slow as hell off the line. Plus I can't afford new axles!
Here is what I ran, don't forget this was my first time driving at the track and my first stick ever:
Time 9.6, speed 76 MPH, 60Ft 2.4, R/T: 0.66
I would post the videos on Youtube but i'd be afraid someone would see them. I'll link the last run here. The gf was dissing my driving skills in the first one and talking about the clutch. I'll save that humiliation lol.
http://wow-sig.com/third.MP4
Here's a random video from the evening. A civic SI getting beat by a lifted chevy 2500.
http://wow-sig.com/sivstruck.MP4
Sounds like you had alot of fun!
Don't worry it will only get better. First time at the track is such a adrenaline rush. Can you say addicted!
Member
Joined: 01-28-06
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
From: Des Moines, Iowa
man your times are not as bad as mine as it was my first time today & I could not get 1st to hook up & then I slammed second to quick because all I was doing was spinning in first 
Iowa Speedway
1/8 mile track
Elapsed time 9.939
Speed 71.23
reaction time 1.179
60' 2.523
Wow I need practice, it's not as easy as you think
Iowa Speedway
1/8 mile track
Elapsed time 9.939
Speed 71.23
reaction time 1.179
60' 2.523
Wow I need practice, it's not as easy as you think
Senior Member
Joined: 10-19-06
Posts: 907
Likes: 0
From: Currituck, NC
who cares what people think man long as ur having a good time thats all that matters.. dont feel bad i left my parking brake on goin down the track my 1st time **** happens.. now im running 8.60's w/out spray
**** happens.. now im running 8.60's w/out spray
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post