CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - New at this, looking for info and advice.

Racer9 · 07-10-2016, 12:09 AM

Not sure if this is the right place, forgive me, bear with me, and move it if needed.
I grew up around oval tracks, I had a NASCAR license and raced in the Saturday night, pro-truck division at Lake Erie PA Speedway. But this drag stuff is a bit different for me.
I'm a bit older (58) but still have that competitive fire, and I'm considering getting into dragging.
I want to be a bit different, so my plan is to use a Ford V-6 SHO, in something light, like a Ranger, (I'm a truck guy). I want to start out mostly stock, and build up over time.
My questions to start with are;
How much stuff can I remove to lighten the truck?
How do I know which class I'm actually in, or doesn't it matter? Is it strictly by time, or are there rules? I can't find a rule book.
Thompson OH Raceway park will probably be my main track.
I have found draggers to be very friendly, and the people on this site seem to be too. That's a big difference from ovals.

07-10-2016, 12:09 AM	#1
Racer9 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Erie PA Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New at this, looking for info and advice. Not sure if this is the right place, forgive me, bear with me, and move it if needed. I grew up around oval tracks, I had a NASCAR license and raced in the Saturday night, pro-truck division at Lake Erie PA Speedway. But this drag stuff is a bit different for me. I'm a bit older (58) but still have that competitive fire, and I'm considering getting into dragging. I want to be a bit different, so my plan is to use a Ford V-6 SHO, in something light, like a Ranger, (I'm a truck guy). I want to start out mostly stock, and build up over time. My questions to start with are; How much stuff can I remove to lighten the truck? How do I know which class I'm actually in, or doesn't it matter? Is it strictly by time, or are there rules? I can't find a rule book. Thompson OH Raceway park will probably be my main track. I have found draggers to be very friendly, and the people on this site seem to be too. That's a big difference from ovals.