Test & Tune Pricing

7423 · 12-22-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 442OLDS

Just yet ANOTHER reason why Stock and Super Stock is NOT always just a bracket race.

That was an interesting comment....... Are you suggesting that bracket racers do not work on their cars?

442OLDS · 12-22-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 7423

That was an interesting comment....... Are you suggesting that bracket racers do not work on their cars?

They most certainly do work on their cars,but the goal is not always to go as fast as possible.

If you are trying to run the index or as far as you can under the index,you don't always have the luxury of "detuning" your car.

Some can put a bunch of extra weight in.What if that causes you to slow down and run OVER the index?

Jim Kaekel · 12-22-2011, 04:31 PM

Test 'n' Tunes can be hit and miss for myself. A lot depends upon the weather and turn-out regarding to street tired cars. It's difficult to test or learn anything when its very windy, particularly if you run a car that's not very aerodynamic. Although the street-driven cars have every right to be there and pay to run as well, naturally they track dirt and drag water up on the starting line. My .02.

Dan Lattimore · 12-22-2011, 05:25 PM

Personaly I haven't been able to learn a damn thing at open test and tunes. Bagley, Cupp and I rented Maryland International Raceway nine times last year for $800.00 ----- We're allowed 8 cars and we get one lane fully prepped from 9:00 am to 5pm. Our group consists of all class cars. Everyone looks out for each other and waits for each car to complete their run from burnout to finish line so you can film and hear everything. Most make between 6-12 passes depending on what you're changing. You could actually double that amount if the car could take it. We come up a car or two short occasionally so If any of you live close enough and want to get on the call list let us know.

Dave Ribeiro · 12-22-2011, 05:27 PM

Danny Latimore , you have a PM .........

Dan Lattimore · 12-22-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Ribeiro

Danny Latimore , you have a PM .........

Dave-----Can't make the pm thing work. Will call you later-----Danny

7423 · 12-22-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A56

We are lucky enough to have a lot of Summit Series bracket races up here in northern Calif. at Infenion. The track prep is better than both the National and the Divisional. I try to go to every one of these, and I pretty much test every run till im out of things to try. I think we all have Summit Series bracket races, and I can only assume that its fairly inexpensive, if I remember correctly its about 50 or 60 bucks to race at Infenion in Pro. I have more fun and tend to drive better than any NHRA event, maybe because im just there to have fun, and to test. I think anyone that dosent go to there local track and race this series is crazy, its cheap , its fun, the competition is good, and I can go as fast as I want. I generally only see a few Stockers or Super Stockers out there testing , but those that have gone realize its the best bang for your buck.

Mark Lelchook
E/SA #704

Well said Mark............
I find it a shame that most "class racers" do not bracket race. They must think it is sacrilegious. Most of the time the gate is cheaper, the payout is greater than any NHRA race and you are home that night.
If there is any doubt, just ask Mark Faul.

BTW Mark.............if you are coming south for the Holiday, shoot me a PM, lets have a beer.

Tom396 · 12-22-2011, 08:51 PM

At the outlaw track, 15 minutes from my front door, there is a $20 car and driver fee to test and tune. The owner raised that fee, two years ago, from $10. Not because he wanted to make more money, but because he wanted to make the crowd smaller. They were filling the place up so badly that many of the spectators were parking out on the road and it was getting to be a real nuisance for local residents. And yes, the track surface prep is just fine. Take care. Tom Worthington

Mark Faul · 12-22-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 7423

BTW Mark.............if you are coming south for the Holiday, shoot me a PM, lets have a beer.

Hi Charlie. I'm staying home for the holidays, but thanks for the offer. Will have to wait till the Winternationals. As long as I make it there.

12-23-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by A56

We are lucky enough to have a lot of Summit Series bracket races up here in northern Calif. at Infenion. The track prep is better than both the National and the Divisional. I try to go to every one of these, and I pretty much test every run till im out of things to try. I think we all have Summit Series bracket races, and I can only assume that its fairly inexpensive, if I remember correctly its about 50 or 60 bucks to race at Infenion in Pro. I have more fun and tend to drive better than any NHRA event, maybe because im just there to have fun, and to test. I think anyone that dosent go to there local track and race this series is crazy, its cheap , its fun, the competition is good, and I can go as fast as I want. I generally only see a few Stockers or Super Stockers out there testing , but those that have gone realize its the best bang for your buck.

Mark Lelchook
E/SA #704

Mark, there will be a lot more S/SS cars testing and running Summit races here with our current lack of tracks schedule..... Best bang for the buck out here for sure.

12-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Test & Tune Pricing Test 'n' Tunes can be hit and miss for myself. A lot depends upon the weather and turn-out regarding to street tired cars. It's difficult to test or learn anything when its very windy, particularly if you run a car that's not very aerodynamic. Although the street-driven cars have every right to be there and pay to run as well, naturally they track dirt and drag water up on the starting line. My .02. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

12-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#4
Dan Lattimore Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beaverdam, Va./ Port St. Lucie,Fla. Posts: 362 Likes: 177 Liked 154 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Test & Tune Pricing Personaly I haven't been able to learn a damn thing at open test and tunes. Bagley, Cupp and I rented Maryland International Raceway nine times last year for $800.00 ----- We're allowed 8 cars and we get one lane fully prepped from 9:00 am to 5pm. Our group consists of all class cars. Everyone looks out for each other and waits for each car to complete their run from burnout to finish line so you can film and hear everything. Most make between 6-12 passes depending on what you're changing. You could actually double that amount if the car could take it. We come up a car or two short occasionally so If any of you live close enough and want to get on the call list let us know. __________________ 66W30POST

12-22-2011, 05:27 PM	#5
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Test & Tune Pricing Danny Latimore , you have a PM ......... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

12-22-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
Tom396 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test & Tune Pricing At the outlaw track, 15 minutes from my front door, there is a $20 car and driver fee to test and tune. The owner raised that fee, two years ago, from $10. Not because he wanted to make more money, but because he wanted to make the crowd smaller. They were filling the place up so badly that many of the spectators were parking out on the road and it was getting to be a real nuisance for local residents. And yes, the track surface prep is just fine. Take care. Tom Worthington __________________ I'd quit before I'd b*yback.