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07-10-2016, 12:09 AM | #1 |
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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. |
07-10-2016, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: New at this, looking for info and advice.
Maybe I was a bit too vague.
Assuming it's a race only vehicle, trailered to the track, can I remove the inner fenders, entire interior (carpet, trim, dash, etc), things like window mechanism, hood hinges, oem glass and replace with lexan, can I move the seat rearwards? Or does it need to be state inspected? Again, I'm not sure what class this all would put me in, or does it all just go by time? Pretty sure I'll be under 10.......................................minutes!: D |
07-11-2016, 03:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: New at this, looking for info and advice.
You're looking at bracket or index racing from what I assume. If so the only rules that apply are safety rules. Generally the only racing tracks do on a weekly basis is ET bracket racing with possibly some index racing, no actual class racing like the old days. Then you can choose whether you want to run a footbrake class, a no box class or a box class. All of which have to do with how you launch the car more than anything.
I don't know what track you're referring to. look to see if they are a sanctioned track, either IHRA or NHRA and then look at their web sites for rules concerning et classes. |
07-12-2016, 11:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: New at this, looking for info and advice.
Thank you for the response.
This is the track http://thompsonracewaypark.com/ apparently IHRA. I did find some general info on a search yesterday, but now at least I can be certain to get good info for that track, and I will check a couple other tracks in my area to see if the car/truck would also be good for there. |
07-18-2016, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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Re: New at this, looking for info and advice.
Looks like that track is 1/4mi. Be sure to build accordingly especially if others in the area are 1/8th. If you look at that track's site click on the SSS link, it will take you to the IHRA site and the Summit Super Series. Within that site you should be able to find the online rule book.
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07-19-2016, 10:00 AM | #6 |
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Re: New at this, looking for info and advice.
I would head out to the next points race at your local track. Then find one or two cars/trucks in each of the classes being raced. Say 'Hi' and ask people about their cars, look around and chat. You will find where you and your truck would fit in to the crowd. Looking at their site they run a 'Trophy' class, for street cars. A 'Mod' class for bracket cars/trucks with no boxes (0-14.99). And a 'Top' class for 11.99 and faster cars/trucks and dragsters with boxes.
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03-31-2017, 12:54 PM | #8 |
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Re: New at this, looking for info and advice.
For my 60th birthday - well, that year last year LOL - bought a dragster. Went from a door car that I've had for 42 years to a pipe rack. Also went from 8.1x @ 80 MPH to 5.5x @ 123. Nice.
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