how do you like to dial

[Steves68Nova]

Originally Posted by fastracer482

I like to dial it honestly and try to run the number.
If you have the opportunity you can "scrub off" some et at the top end to make sure you dont break out.
If you can dial it good and run your number I think it puts pressure on the other guy to make the decisions about taking the strip, how much to take it by, etc..

My son and I do the same. Every time we try to get cute we end up beating ourselves. So we just started dialing honest and we started winning some rounds. Still have not got to a final yet, but it is a lot more fun when you win a round or two.

Steve

[ET6201]

If the car is dead consistent and the "nut behind the wheel" can cut a light, there's no reason to dial soft. In fact, some guys who consistently kill the tree will actually dial ≈0.01 quicker and run it out the back door, knowing there's little chance of breaking out.

My car is fairly consistent (usually ≤0.03 from slowest to quickest pass) but I'm admittedly not so good on the tree. I dial 0.03 soft and "throw the dice" when the lights come down. Maybe I just need to step up to running on a Pro Tree! A friend is pretty good on the tree but his car ('65 GTO 400/M22) is/was terribly inconsistent.

'By-Run'
'68 Barracuda 340-S 4-Speed
11.34 @ 118.6

[fastracer482]

Originally Posted by Steves68Nova

My son and I do the same. Every time we try to get cute we end up beating ourselves. So we just started dialing honest and we started winning some rounds. Still have not got to a final yet, but it is a lot more fun when you win a round or two.

Steve

Hey Steve its me and my son too. I started him off in Jr's, and he has been driving our big car since he turned 16.
I knew he was getting better as a driver when some guys went to the tower and complained about him. They complained about him not having his license, nobody cared wheather he had his liscense or not till he beat a couple of the local heavy hitters!!!!!