Going to the track tonight....

Started by NitroDave, January 17, 2003, 06:50:17 AM

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NitroDave

Any launching pointers anyone has would be a great help!!
Or just any pointers in general would help.

Thanks..

I'll be in my 90 TGP.


When all else fails, punch it.

Rick Young

It depends what level of mods you have to your car but I strongly suggest
you get used to applying the brakes to hold the car while you accelerate and build boost for a clean hard launch. This method works well for auto trans cars. Particularly turbo charged ones. 4k rpms worked well for me. Good luck.

GPChief

I launched on the brake @3000 rpms, left car in OD that worked the best for me.

Over 3000 rpms caused a spin.
Under 3000 Rpms caused a slight bog

Good luck and please post results in the 1/4 mile index when done.
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1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

Rick Young

So,
Lets hear it....How did you do?

sleeperred90tgp

Where are you going? Houston Raceway Park dosen't open until 5:00 on Wensday. Unless thay have a special somthing going on.                    Thats a long wait.
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NitroDave

Okay, here's the honest truth....kinda funny...

This was my second trip to Houston Raceway Park (but I have never drove there). I left at 6pm right after I got off work and headed toward houston. (It's at least a 50 to 60 mile drive from my house and a 70 to 80 mile drive from my work). To make a long story short I took directions from my buddy Chris who frequents HRP with his 12 sec truck. I made it to the point of taking 146 left or right. When I realized that I had just went under Interstate 10 I knew I had messed up. I COULD NOT FIND IT!!! My buddy even had the room over the track reserved. Next time, I am following Chris so there won't be no more excuses. (and of coarse some one will think this is a lame excuse) But, as soon as I do finally make it up there I will post my times.....


When all else fails, punch it.