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Spoolers next Adventure, the 1/4 mile drag strip.

Well, Jchammond and my friend Brian have been begging me to take my car and run it in the 1/4 mile on a drag strip. I am gonna do it.

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Old 10-26-2019, 12:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Well, Jchammond and my friend Brian have been begging me to take my car and run it in the 1/4 mile on a drag strip. I am gonna do it. The goal will be to run in the 9's and it won't be easy. This is well outside of my comfort zone. I need to do a few mods to the car to make this happen. Line locks, roll bar, and set of slicks will be needed. First order of business is to find a 1/4 mile drag strip. Let me know where I can go around the Savannah, Ga area that has a good solid track with a well prepped surface.
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Curious....with slicks and good surface prep, do you think you can hook with stock 3.69 or 3.5 (or 3.3) will still be beneficial?
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I have no idea. I am not a drag racer. LOL This is all in the quest to have fun.

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This first time will just be to run the car on the 1/4 mile. I will need to practice since I have never done it. Don't expect great things. LOL
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Curious....with slicks and good surface prep, do you think you can hook with stock 3.69 or 3.5 (or 3.3) will still be beneficial?
It’s all a about being on a prepped track + quality burnout & a little sunshine on the track
Tires will vary a little; gear ratio can be played with by adjusting tire diameter
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I have no idea. I am not a drag racer. LOL This is all in the quest to have fun.
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Gonna be getting time/speed on the 1/8,1/4,1/2 & then the Texas Mile
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Gonna be getting time/speed on the 1/8,1/4,1/2 & then the Texas Mile
After the half mile event, no way I am doing the Texas mile. My aero needs some serious work.
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Guys, I am going to have to bow out of this. I had an issue tonight where I had one spot in my neck that gave me a funny sensation. I felt like I was going to pass out. It is hard to explain. I don't think I can physically do this. If I pass out it won't be good. I gotta do some research on neck injuries. I need way more safety in the car and I still may not be able to do this. This crap has opened my eyes and got me nervous. Damn cab driver!!!!!!
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I already know. LOL My neck is still fubar. Reality is very painful sometimes. I need to check with a Motorsports Dr. to see if there is anything I can wear that will help stabilize my neck and not cause further damage.
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