1/2 Mile Newb FAQs
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1. I ran drag tires in the back last year and I will this year as well. Just helps with my traction overall. If you have wide enough street tires and are just a basic bolt on car you will be fine especially from a roll. If your a power adder type car I would recommend a sticky tire It cannot hurt.
2. Last year it was just casual, get in line and go down. Most of my runs were actually solo. There was never a line.
3. I am not an A6 but im a stalled A4 and my car really started to fall on its face around the 130 mark. That is why I added Nitrous this year to help with my top end for this event. If you are basic mods most likely you will experience the same thing.
2. Last year it was just casual, get in line and go down. Most of my runs were actually solo. There was never a line.
3. I am not an A6 but im a stalled A4 and my car really started to fall on its face around the 130 mark. That is why I added Nitrous this year to help with my top end for this event. If you are basic mods most likely you will experience the same thing.
check blinker fluid.
Tony here, owner/operator of Omegamotorsport.
I'd agree with all the above. Even on sunny, packed house events, people get plenty of runs in. So don't feel like any pass is a waste. Get a feel for the runway, small bumps or surface changes. With almost 3,000 feet of braking distance, no need to mash the brakes.
enjoy the fellowship. My events are designed so that you have to interact to setup your own races (or just get inline). No mandatory run groups or classes. You think you can whoop on that Hellcat? Wanna give that Mclaren a run? Go up and chat witht them. 99.9% of people start with a friendly "hey sweet car, I think we would be a good run..." or something along those lines. No hurt feelings, no ego, no b.s. Just fun. Sure, theres friendly competition. Everyone seemingly over the past year wants to race and beat a Hellcat. Modded cars always want a shot at an exotic... as long as you are in good spirits, the event will be a blast.
Tony here, owner/operator of Omegamotorsport.
I'd agree with all the above. Even on sunny, packed house events, people get plenty of runs in. So don't feel like any pass is a waste. Get a feel for the runway, small bumps or surface changes. With almost 3,000 feet of braking distance, no need to mash the brakes.
enjoy the fellowship. My events are designed so that you have to interact to setup your own races (or just get inline). No mandatory run groups or classes. You think you can whoop on that Hellcat? Wanna give that Mclaren a run? Go up and chat witht them. 99.9% of people start with a friendly "hey sweet car, I think we would be a good run..." or something along those lines. No hurt feelings, no ego, no b.s. Just fun. Sure, theres friendly competition. Everyone seemingly over the past year wants to race and beat a Hellcat. Modded cars always want a shot at an exotic... as long as you are in good spirits, the event will be a blast.
I basically walked around to every car and said "do you wanna run ______" and set up races with anyone who would listen to me
basically did this to every car in the lot
basically did this to every car in the lot
That is prostitution and I cannot condone that at my event!
Smokinhot
3-man rules!!!!
Get a good night sleep before the event. The biggest feeling out piece is the most important which is getting on the brakes at the 1/2 mile mark. You'll be fine but be considerate of how you apply those brakes. My stock 4th gen fbody brakes were ok, but it was getting sketchy braking at 160+mph.
As for tires, you have to share with us a bit more of your setup. I ran drag radials and they worked great. A buddy brought slicks and it was really unstable for him. Street tires will be fine as long as you are not blowing off the tires with too much power. No ET to worry about so if you spin a little it's not going to add up to much in terms of MPH unless you're spinning half way down the track.
As for tires, you have to share with us a bit more of your setup. I ran drag radials and they worked great. A buddy brought slicks and it was really unstable for him. Street tires will be fine as long as you are not blowing off the tires with too much power. No ET to worry about so if you spin a little it's not going to add up to much in terms of MPH unless you're spinning half way down the track.
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