How does one drag race?

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Thu May 22, 14 9:25 pm

I've never been on a drag strip before but I would like to take the dart for a blast maybe on Sunday this weekend at Shakey.

I know I need my license, a lid and a non leaky clean car.

How does it all work, do you need to get your car looked over before you can run on the strip, are there any unwritten rules.

How do you leave the line, in D, left foot on the brake and right on the gas?

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Thu May 22, 14 9:37 pm

You need a catch can for the rad, belts, seats, battery fixed down will all be checked.
I think your car will be fine. If you go down i will go through it with you and see you're ok.

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Thu May 22, 14 9:43 pm

Cheers Mick

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Thu May 22, 14 9:45 pm

Jon. It's more addictive than heroin mate ...............DO IT !

John · Post by **John** » Thu May 22, 14 10:07 pm

Mick wrote: If you feed me for the weekend i will go through it with you and see you're ok.

Michael really

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Thu May 22, 14 11:19 pm

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Thu May 22, 14 11:59 pm

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Fri May 23, 14 8:49 am

Watch as many races before hand and if you can, watch the light sequence's and spot when the other drivers launch.

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Fri May 23, 14 8:58 am

Thanks

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri May 23, 14 9:19 am

I find the hardest bit is seeing where the start line is from inside the car. Thank god for the pre-stage lights.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Fri May 23, 14 9:41 am

stage with the front wheels

here is a leisurely drive to take any nerves away

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=camera

who is that fat Bananarama! in my car???

Dave

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Fri May 23, 14 9:47 am

Cheers again.

Does anyone get extra insurance cover for this kind of event?

I've had a quote of £130 for the day which seems steep.

Jon

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Fri May 23, 14 9:57 am

Most people I know don't take out insurance for racing in fact I don't anyone that does for drag racing but a few do for roundy roundy stuff..

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri May 23, 14 10:18 am

Do you need 2 throttle return springs? I'm not sure but its another thing you might want to check before you go.

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Fri May 23, 14 10:38 am

Dave999 wrote:stage with the front wheels

here is a leisurely drive to take any nerves away

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=camera

who is that fat Bananarama! in my car???

Dave

The "avoid that" at the bleaches still makes me laugh. 😂