Drag Race season

[thewarriordinghy]

With the drag race season coming up, I am wondering what all I need to do to be ready. I have caltracs and NST pulleys to install before I race. What kind of extra maintenance does my truck need for the season? it is my DD and I plan to race once a month for the length of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway. I have 120k miles now, and my tires only have maybe 18k miles on them (Michelin Ms2). Also, it will be my first time at a sanctioned event, is there anything I need to know other than get a good launch? Whats a good time for a N/A Tacoma in the 1/4th mile?

 

[whippersnapper02]

No special maintenance needed. Just make sure you are up to date on it (plugs, oil, tranny fluid, etc).

You will need nothing special to race. If you had the TRD blower you would need a rated fire jacket per NHRA rules. Your local track may require extra safety equipment so check with them.

 

[thewarriordinghy]

so far ive read just a DOT approved Helmet, which I think I can pick up for $55 at walmart.

 

[whippersnapper02]

Must be a track requirement. What class are you competing under?

 

[thewarriordinghy]

Must be a track requirement. What class are you competing under?

Whichever they put me in. Probably the one that's like Street prepared. My no muffler puts me in higher classes, since I'm ineligible for stock class.

 

[thewarriordinghy]

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[JPAYNE722]

Every track i been too you only need a helmet if your running 11seconds or faster in the 1/4th,i good time for a n/a in the 1/4 is 14.0s or 14.1s, i may bust into the 13.9s come this weekend

 

[JPAYNE722]

Launch in 4wd than switch back over to 2wd after your 60ft

 

[thewarriordinghy]

Launch in 4wd than switch back over to 2wd after your 60ft

I don't have 4wd.... but I do have caltracs

 

[JPAYNE722]

Oh okay,manual or auto?

 

[thewarriordinghy]

Oh okay,manual or auto?

auto. running 265/70/r16 Michelin tires

 

[JPAYNE722]

Hmmm idk about auto,youll have to see what rpm u can launch at without spinning bad and let her dig

 

[thewarriordinghy]

I thought it was just floor it when the light turns green with an auto?

 

[XTINCT_yota]

They'll probably put you up for ESP. As far as I know, sometimes they require Snell approved helmets for certain states. Not too sure about GA. I know that my buddy had to get Snell approved for Kent County race way in Tacoma, WA. Hope they have a website with listed requirements.

 

[Torspd]

This sticky is above your thread. :top: Needs a little updating, but good enough for reference.

http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10725

 

[JPAYNE722]

This sticky is above your thread. :top: Needs a little updating, but good enough for reference.

http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10725

I plan on breaking into the 13.9s here this month,once i figure out how to load a map on the x1 agian hahaha

 

[Torspd]

Do it! I dare you.

 

[thewarriordinghy]

This sticky is above your thread. :top: Needs a little updating, but good enough for reference.

http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10725

hope I can make the list

 

[JPAYNE722]

Im gonna try lol and im not running nitrious if anyone thinks that

 

[thewarriordinghy]

Im gonna try lol and im not running nitrious if anyone thinks that

Bet you get it with some slicks