SkwerI
Treehouser
What is this tree of which you speak? Dragstrip jargon?
Do tell!
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Project Muscle Truck (again!)
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Paul B
I dig hammocks.
red light, green light GO! the christmas tree so to speak.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Ha. I know what that is.
So, "sleeping on the tree" means a slow start?
School a nergo.
So, "sleeping on the tree" means a slow start?
School a nergo.
GASoline71
'cause chicks dig scars
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Yup... a perfect reaction time is .000, and it's pretty tuff to do it without the aid of electronics.
So if you can cut lights at .200 and quicker either foot braking (auto transmission) or side steppin' the clutch on a manual... it's doin' good!
It's been so long since I've been to a sanctioned drag race... I'd be embarassed to see what light I would cut.
Gary
So if you can cut lights at .200 and quicker either foot braking (auto transmission) or side steppin' the clutch on a manual... it's doin' good!
It's been so long since I've been to a sanctioned drag race... I'd be embarassed to see what light I would cut.
Gary
Paul B
I dig hammocks.
I think so, from what I know anyways.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Thanks for not slapping me.
Paul B
I dig hammocks.
No probs Boss. I just tell it like I see it, no need to prod the locals for reaction 
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
I ain't prodding shit.
But some delicate nergos might freak out.
So be it.
But some delicate nergos might freak out.
So be it.
Tree Reb
TreeHouser
This might seem like a stupid question but can you make any money in amateur drag racing?
I'm sure they have prize money but is it much or is it just like having a boat, fun but costs a lot.
I'm sure they have prize money but is it much or is it just like having a boat, fun but costs a lot.
GASoline71
'cause chicks dig scars
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The only real money is made in the Pros/Sportsman category. The purse at a local/amature event (if there is any) won't sustain you at all in racing. Even running a mildly built street rod that runs in the 14's... can get pricey. Parts break, fuel prices suck, entry fees, etc... It's more of a love of cars and the sport type of deal. All the racing I ever did was for trophys. I had a wicked 12 second 1971 El Camino SS that I had thousands of dollars in. Never earned any of it back racing. 
Gary
Gary
Tree Reb
TreeHouser
That's about how I figured it.
Someone once said "the second most happiest day of your life will be the day you sell your boat" That was a good day, but the day I can unload my mid life crisis project will eclipse that for sure.
Only a road ute or pickup but it goes like a shower of ****. I just can't drive it around here now because of the traffic & speed cameras and it's no fun, less than 100 miles this last year.
Someone once said "the second most happiest day of your life will be the day you sell your boat" That was a good day, but the day I can unload my mid life crisis project will eclipse that for sure.
Only a road ute or pickup but it goes like a shower of ****. I just can't drive it around here now because of the traffic & speed cameras and it's no fun, less than 100 miles this last year.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
I read it start to finish. Glad I did.
Good luck getting her going again Gary!
Good luck getting her going again Gary!
