Put my son in car today. First time.

GaryGoFast · 08-04-2012, 02:31 PM

Well I survived his first 3 passes in car and honestly he did great. I left it on the throttle stop and he went 11:00 off the trailer with a decent burnout. 2 nd pass he was much more comfortable in the burnout, I let it eat a little low end and he went 10.34@120 with a 1.24 60 ft. Last shot I put the car on a .90 he went 10.82@146 and I got a call from the tower. All in all much better than I hoped and now we can get his license next week.

Joe Pinkston · 08-04-2012, 03:37 PM

Very good job Chris!

Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.

RIP Mark Graham & WB Hutto

Rick Bailey · 08-04-2012, 04:55 PM

Gary, been there done that, at thats way cool ! But wait untill you put your grandson in the car for the first time ! Oh Boy !

Good Job Guys
Rick

SC1448 · 08-07-2012, 01:55 PM

Gary-
I did the same thing with my youngest last fall, a pretty neat experience for sure. Be careful though, that hook sets DEEP!
-Don

GaryGoFast · 08-07-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SC1448

Gary-
I did the same thing with my youngest last fall, a pretty neat experience for sure. Be careful though, that hook sets DEEP!
-Don

Needless to say, getting physical today and taking lic passes at LVD this Saturday.

Mackie Family Racing · 08-07-2012, 10:26 PM

Gary -- wait til u graduate to bitching them out 'cause they took four inches too much stripe or went red by 2 thou... (can u tell our daughter is running in Jr's now??)
How quickly we forget all the mistakes we've made.

Just don't be telling your son that secret Super Street setup u gave me for the Chevy II

Scott

GaryGoFast · 08-12-2012, 07:01 PM

So on his last license pass I turned everything off, I didnt think he would stay in it but he surprised me and did me proud. Nuff said!

Bill Baer · 08-12-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryGoFast

So on his last license pass I turned everything off, I didnt think he would stay in it but he surprised me and did me proud. Nuff said!

Don't to forget to tell him how proud you are of him the first time the car gets loose and he lifts.When that happens you'll know he's driving with his head and not just his foot. It does get a little easier to watch after a while but you never completely stop worring. At least I can't.

GaryGoFast · 08-12-2012, 09:07 PM

Crossed that bridge on 1st pass, had the car on the stop, when it came off it broke the tires loose, he was out of it immediately and the first thing I praised him on was his awareness to get off throttle. Now he just needs seat time. You are absolutely right.

SCOTT SST2871 · 08-21-2012, 08:28 AM

Glad the hard parts over,im getting ready to put my youngest daughter in my pontiac..i dont really drink but i need to
SCOTT FIFIELD

08-04-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. Very good job Chris! Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. RIP Mark Graham & WB Hutto __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

08-04-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. Gary, been there done that, at thats way cool ! But wait untill you put your grandson in the car for the first time ! Oh Boy ! Good Job Guys Rick __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

08-07-2012, 01:55 PM	#4
SC1448 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 226 Likes: 4 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. Gary- I did the same thing with my youngest last fall, a pretty neat experience for sure. Be careful though, that hook sets DEEP! -Don

08-07-2012, 10:26 PM	#6
Mackie Family Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. Gary -- wait til u graduate to bitching them out 'cause they took four inches too much stripe or went red by 2 thou... (can u tell our daughter is running in Jr's now??) How quickly we forget all the mistakes we've made. Just don't be telling your son that secret Super Street setup u gave me for the Chevy II Scott

08-12-2012, 07:01 PM	#7
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. So on his last license pass I turned everything off, I didnt think he would stay in it but he surprised me and did me proud. Nuff said! __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

08-04-2012, 02:31 PM	#1
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Put my son in car today. First time. Well I survived his first 3 passes in car and honestly he did great. I left it on the throttle stop and he went 11:00 off the trailer with a decent burnout. 2 nd pass he was much more comfortable in the burnout, I let it eat a little low end and he went 10.34@120 with a 1.24 60 ft. Last shot I put the car on a .90 he went 10.82@146 and I got a call from the tower. All in all much better than I hoped and now we can get his license next week. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

08-12-2012, 09:07 PM	#9
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. Crossed that bridge on 1st pass, had the car on the stop, when it came off it broke the tires loose, he was out of it immediately and the first thing I praised him on was his awareness to get off throttle. Now he just needs seat time. You are absolutely right. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

08-21-2012, 08:28 AM	#10
SCOTT SST2871 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PORT ST JOHN FLORIDA Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Put my son in car today. First time. Glad the hard parts over,im getting ready to put my youngest daughter in my pontiac..i dont really drink but i need to SCOTT FIFIELD