what you doing after the burn out

[Maverick]

I missed a few races this summer, but after going to Bowling Green and the US Nationals, after the I do my burn out, I am sitting up at the starting line just waiting for 15 to 20 seconds next to the prestage beam,waiting for my opponent to roll up close to the beam. Not every one does this, but it seems like certain cars are doing this consistently. Now if both cars do it, it may not be noticeable, but I am noticing the time delay when I run them. I just wonder what they are doing and not rolling forward. If this is the case, then should I wait until there burn out is over before I start mine. That way we both approach the line at the same time. I run a S/G car. Just wondering

[Bill Baer]

Maverick

Personally I prefer to back up until I’m just out the beam, wait for the opponent to pull forward, then I light one and then stage ,I don’t care if I’m first or last to stage, and I really don’t care how long it takes them to pull forward, I have enough fuel to idle for twenty minutes.
But here are some possible answers to your question:

1. Checking the gauges (several times)?
2. Checking their pager for throttle stop settings?
3. Checking their delay box setting?
4. Deciding how their going to “drive the finish line”?
5. Picking out a spot on your car to focus on it at the finish line?
6. Loosening the belts so they can swivel around 350 degrees?
7. Tightening the belts (several times)?
8. Clearing their thoughts and trying to get focused?
9. Checking the wind direction and speed?
10. Trying to recall their horoscope?
11. Trying to think of a good excuse if they lose?
12. Waiting for a small army of mop wielding morons to clear out?
13. Trying to figure out where the starting line is?
14. Trying to give the starting line photographers a chance to photograph their car?
15. Waiting for the visor to clear?
16. Waiting for the visor and their eye glasses to clear!
17. Trying to get the motor temperature just right?
18. Making sure they push the right button?
19. Reversing their “Wally speech”?
20. Just stopping to enjoy the experience (smell the roses)?
21. Making sure they have the shifter in low gear (several times)
22. Trying the trans brake and waiting for the timer to cycle?
23. Looking for that pesky chute lever, I know it’s around here somewhere! I think?
24. Taking a moment to contemplate the true meaning of life?
25. Going through their per-launch checklist?
26. Getting that last piece of chicken or steak out of their teeth?
27. Making sure that the evacauate any flatulent pressure so as not to fluctuate whilst staged?
28. Trying to figure out who twisted up their crotch strap?
29. Trying to exercise some control over the situation!
30. They are in no hurry and hey it’s them, you can just be patient!
31. Just jacking with the other guy (or gal)?
32. Waiting for you to light one so they can take even longer and hopefully drive your anxiety level up.

[S/G 386N]

I've never thought about it, but you do bring up a good point. I'm also pretty quick to get to the tree after the burnout. Thus, why I always wait for the opponent to start their burnout before I do mine. My car comes out of the box straight, and very little aligning with the groove is needed, so I usually stop just shy of the pre-stage, and am still usually waiting for a few.

[Mickey Whaley]

I normally sit and hope the other guy breaks or red lights?

[BKSG1198]

I know that some racers refuse to light the top bulb first so they wait for their opponent to light the bulb then they go in. I've seen a lot of driver do many different things from checking the gauges, to saying a prayer to adjusting their gloves. It's sort of their version of a batter in the batters box.

I personally do my burn-out, clear the motor, make sure all the switches are on, check the gauges, make the sign of the cross, slap my hands and then roll into the beams. I really don't care if I'm the 1st or 2nd driver to light the stage bulb but, I notice that my lights are a lot better when I'm the 2nd one to light the stage bulb.

[GaryGoFast]

Always start burnout second, start playback tach, reset shocks, chk air bottle, confirm water pump AND fan are on. If in left lane pull myself high up in seat to see car in rt lane over scoop, at that pt you can go in I can go in, dont matter, that ***** only plays on the inexperienced.

[Tom Joseph]

Dwa

[Mickey Whaley]

Originally Posted by Tom Joseph

Dwa

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[CBS]

I usually scratch my ... then stage...lol

[n5ifi]

Originally Posted by Maverick

I missed a few races this summer, but after going to Bowling Green and the US Nationals, after the I do my burn out, I am sitting up at the starting line just waiting for 15 to 20 seconds next to the prestage beam,waiting for my opponent to roll up close to the beam. Not every one does this, but it seems like certain cars are doing this consistently. Now if both cars do it, it may not be noticeable, but I am noticing the time delay when I run them. I just wonder what they are doing and not rolling forward. If this is the case, then should I wait until there burn out is over before I start mine. That way we both approach the line at the same time. I run a S/G car. Just wondering

Do what you do.
Don't give them a second thought. Don't let them even approach getting into your head. Do your normal routine , Turn the top light on, put it in neutral and now the pressure will applied to the other guy and if he takes to long the starter will take it from there.