CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Throttle stop racing first timer needs a little help

Steve Reynolds · 12-19-2007, 10:55 PM

I think what Bob is referring to is that if running 1/4 mile flat out and lets say your car runs 9.90's or even low 10's without the stop, you set up for 10.90 on the stop. This will slow your cars dial in, but only affect the MPH slightly depending on when and where you use the stop, and how long your on it.
Example, my sm block Nova will run 9.80 @ 135 mph w/o the stop. 10.90 @ 131 mph on the stop.
You can see that if you are racing a 8.0's Dragster, he will not reach you until way past the MPH cones on the track, because of the et difference. The extra mph you have can mess them up on judging the stripe.
Worked for me, anyway.

12-19-2007, 10:55 PM	#5
Steve Reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Throttle stop racing first timer needs a little help I think what Bob is referring to is that if running 1/4 mile flat out and lets say your car runs 9.90's or even low 10's without the stop, you set up for 10.90 on the stop. This will slow your cars dial in, but only affect the MPH slightly depending on when and where you use the stop, and how long your on it. Example, my sm block Nova will run 9.80 @ 135 mph w/o the stop. 10.90 @ 131 mph on the stop. You can see that if you are racing a 8.0's Dragster, he will not reach you until way past the MPH cones on the track, because of the et difference. The extra mph you have can mess them up on judging the stripe. Worked for me, anyway.