Top end racing tips??

[TinSoldier 3215]

Freddie somes it up. You need a lot of seat time!!!!!

[Kris Kristofferson]

Hey thanks guys,
I have a file folder filled up with time slips this year (approx 100 runs), but I will work harder to improve...Some guys I race against likely have 10,000 runs...

In the staging lane I tried to line up my nose (the Monte has a huge nose) about a foot ahead of the competitors car and get a landmark location such as you guys explained..

For me right now it is still really hard to gauge when to slow down or speed up. The last race of the year I made it to the 3rd round and lost by .009. I am running approx a 8.0 in the 1/8 while some are in the low 6's....I wonder if I quickened the car I could make judging the stripe easier?

How do you guys slow down? Brake and keep your foot on the accelerator or feather the throttle? I lost a race because I totally left me foot off the throttle, I cut a great light too.. That is racing you must lose 100 different ways until you win one.


Kris

[RON NICKELS]

If im running a slower car i always have my left foot on the brake pedal, but not applying any pressure,also i put my left hand on top of the steering wheel and my rt. hand on the cross bar and lock my arms so as not to turn the wheel,this way i can be sure im going strait .If i see im going to get to the stripe first ,i back off the throttle, and ease the brake on to take the stripe.Always have your left foot on the brake as your opponnet may try to dump you in the lights,takes to much time to hit the brakes if your a 1 foot driver.

If your being chased,if it is possible ,take the left lane, as your vision is a whole lot better,because you can find your competition, and find the win stripe without moving your head back, and forth,position your head at a 45 degree angle ,and use yours eyes,that way you can see the stripe, and your competition,without moving your head back and forth,also if he dumps you ,youll be ready to hit the brakes,of coarse if its a real fast dragster ,or door car its gets even tougher to judge.If your in the rt. lane it gets real tough as you have move your head around and back to judge the stripe,what i do is grab the roll bar with my rt. hand,keep my left hand on top of the steering wheel as to not turn the steering wheel when i turn around to look for my competition.
never rely on your rear view or side mirrors to judge the stripe ,you can use the rear veiw mirror to watch for tire spin, red lite bad lite etc.

THE HAMMER 7316
RON NICKELS

[Kris Kristofferson]

Great advice Ron, This is the kind of driving technique tips I have been looking for!

I had a problem getting out of the groove this year in the right lane looking over my shoulder,,,

[DemonChick]

Originally Posted by RON NICKELS

If im running a slower car i always have my left foot on the brake pedal, but not applying any pressure,also i put my left hand on top of the steering wheel and my rt. hand on the cross bar and lock my arms so as not to turn the wheel,this way i can be sure im going strait .If i see im going to get to the stripe first ,i back off the throttle, and ease the brake on to take the stripe.Always have your left foot on the brake as your opponnet may try to dump you in the lights,takes to much time to hit the brakes if your a 1 foot driver.

If your being chased,if it is possible ,take the left lane, as your vision is a whole lot better,because you can find your competition, and find the win stripe without moving your head back, and forth,position your head at a 45 degree angle ,and use yours eyes,that way you can see the stripe, and your competition,without moving your head back and forth,also if he dumps you ,youll be ready to hit the brakes,of coarse if its a real fast dragster ,or door car its gets even tougher to judge.If your in the rt. lane it gets real tough as you have move your head around and back to judge the stripe,what i do is grab the roll bar with my rt. hand,keep my left hand on top of the steering wheel as to not turn the steering wheel when i turn around to look for my competition.
never rely on your rear view or side mirrors to judge the stripe ,you can use the rear veiw mirror to watch for tire spin, red lite bad lite etc.

THE HAMMER 7316
RON NICKELS

WTG Hammer......you be the teacher!!
Good Luck in Vegas at the Thanksgiving Bracket race!
Go get them BIG bux buddy!
ps....unfortunately we can't be in Vegas this time around!!