Help a 1st timer on the track....

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

We should line up against each other and see who can screw up the most lol

deal! we will get Cobraman in on this action too as its his first time as well.

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

I thought the timer started as soon as the light turns green. Does the timer start when you move out of the 1st staging beam?

yep you gotta move

[Cobraman]

deal! we will get Cobraman in on this action too as its his first time as well.

For sure lol.

[Shaggin Wagon]

yep you gotta move

So in theory, the light turns green and the other guy can take off. You can sit there till he crosses the finish then take off. If you get light to light faster than him, you would win?

[Shaggin Wagon]

yep you gotta move

For sure lol.

Newbfest!!!!

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

So in theory, the light turns green and the other guy can take off. You can sit there till he crosses the finish then take off. If you get light to light faster than him, you would win?

no you still have to cross the line fisrt. but a slower car could beat a better E.T. with a better reaction time.

[Shaggin Wagon]

no you still have to cross the line fisrt. but a slower car could beat a better E.T. with a better reaction time.

Eh, a little confusing. I figured like street racing (That I've heard), The first one to the line wins and thats it.

[Jaison]

Eh, a little confusing. I figured like street racing (That I've heard), The first one to the line wins and thats it.

depends on the kind of racing youre doing. some go by ETs, some go by who crosses first.

reaction time will not affect your actual elapsed time and MPH. the timer doesnt start until you move. dont even worry about when you hit the gas if it's your first time.

[OreoStang]

deal! we will get Cobraman in on this action too as its his first time as well.

I'm going to have to get in on his action. I'm not as a noob as y'all are but plenty slow. Lol. Just look for a black 99 gt that looks alittle rough looking

[Juiced4v]

Drive it like you stole it!

[Chili]

Others have said it, but your first time out just focus on all the little things you need to get used to before you really start worrying about your actual times, shift points, launch RPM's, etc. Just launch at 2 - 3k for now. It's going to seem really hectic the first few times, pullng up, cleaning the tires off, staging, and that tree is going to start before you least expect it. Remember, you don't have to launch right at green to still get an accurate time. Your time doesn't start until you leave the line so take your time and get comfortable.

Once you get a little comfortable with the process start focusing on lanching and shifting.

The best thing you can do is have someone with more experience ride with you the first couple of times. They can walk you through everything.

[Danny46]

Where is this going on at? I'd like to run my car as well, will also be my first time.

[Shaggin Wagon]

depends on the kind of racing youre doing. some go by ETs, some go by who crosses first.

reaction time will not affect your actual elapsed time and MPH. the timer doesnt start until you move. dont even worry about when you hit the gas if it's your first time.

I'm thinking the 1st across the line is the winner. The faster person from point to point is bracket racing I believe.

[85whtgt]

Where is this going on at? I'd like to run my car as well, will also be my first time.

Tomorrow at Northstar in Denton. There is a sticky with all the cruise dates and locations for this year.

[Chili]

I'm thinking the 1st across the line is the winner. The faster person from point to point is bracket racing I believe.

The first person to the line is the winner. And even in bracket racing they delay the start on the faster car to make it the same. But the point is the first few times out you don't need to worry about winning a race. Your main focus shoudl be getting used to runnign on the track and doing so safely. Once you get a little stressed or feel rushed you can easily make a mistake and damage your car, hurt yourself, or even hurt others. All we are saying is until you get used to the process don't worry about actually "racing".