Took the "F" to the Flashlight Drags today!!
10-10-09, 06:41 PM
#1
Took the "F" to the Flashlight Drags today!!
I have to say, this thing did amazingly well! I had 2 passanges in the vehicle the entire time except for my final race and made it all the way to the final four in the "street class" I have to say I was VERY suprised by the power of some of the GTO's that were there, I NEVER expected them to give me a run for my money like they did! I had three losses all day so not to shabby. My first loss was to a mid 90's Corvette with a 383 Stroker motor in it and drag tires, second loss was to a first gen CTS-V which had the heads done, a cam, and headers with open exhaust, this one got me on the long end of the track by about 1 1/2 lengths, and my final loss causing me to land in 4th place was to a .... now get this..... a FORD RANGER... Really I ***** you not!!! This thing was SICK!!! 347 Stroker kit installed, and HUGE rear tires It was called "Rocket Ranger" on the tailgate, he whole shoted me like there was NO tomarrow!! By the time I shifted to second, he had me by 7 to 8 lenghts!! All in all had a hell of a day at the track! Was a great way to spend time with my father and wife thats for sure!
10-11-09, 04:36 AM
#6
It was held at BeaverRun Race track, in Beaver Falls Pa, it was part of their Oktoberfest celebrations. You are started by a girl holding a flashlight, when she turns it on, and you go. (Funny side note to all of this, I had never done anything of the sort before, so the first race I was against a Escalade Caddy, and she turns on the light to go and I didn't know what that meant, he leaves and I just sit there like a complete ****! She looks at me and is like... Are you going to go? He was halfway down the track before I left and still caught and beat him..hahaha) The great part was it was all held on the road race course, so you come back on the track to line up again. On the run back to the start line I was at 110 to 115 mph, and you can REALLY feel the weight of the "F" in the bends at that speed! With three people in the vehicle, the weight problem only gets worse! Oh a little side note the Hawk Ceramic pads, ARE NOT IDEAL for track purposes... oops.... Now I need a new set!
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10-11-09, 10:37 PM
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Three people in the car, no helmets, on a road course at 110 - 115 mph. Wow. I'm amazed the track would allow it. NHRA tracks require helmets for anything over 100 mph trap speed (sub 14 seconds).
Glad you had fun. I bet the "Rocket Ranger" tops out at 120 mph, that's why it's so quick.
Glad you had fun. I bet the "Rocket Ranger" tops out at 120 mph, that's why it's so quick.
10-12-09, 12:28 PM
#10
Three people in the car, no helmets, on a road course at 110 - 115 mph. Wow. I'm amazed the track would allow it. NHRA tracks require helmets for anything over 100 mph trap speed (sub 14 seconds).
Glad you had fun. I bet the "Rocket Ranger" tops out at 120 mph, that's why it's so quick.
Glad you had fun. I bet the "Rocket Ranger" tops out at 120 mph, that's why it's so quick.
10-12-09, 08:54 PM
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I know what they say about assuming. I also know NHRA tracks don't allow passengers under 14.0 seconds.
10-13-09, 04:05 AM
#12
Just to let you know we were on a "reported" (I think it may have been a bit longer, but don't quote me on that.) 1/8 mile track, my top at that was into the mid to high 80 mph range, best run was against the CTS-V at 90 mph. My launches were horrible on average, (My police pursuit classes/training NEVER entailed how to launch a vehicle properly. Not really a concern of ours I guess...) This was NOT an NHRA sanctioned event, however, I do understand, and respect their rules and regulations. I asked for NO favoritism to allow passengers, it was simply allowed. I can say however, that ALL of my training that has taken place at this very track was done with passengers in the vehicle, ALLof whom wore helmets. My point to all of this was simply to let some of my fellow "F" drivers know that the car did well against some very strong compition... I do however appreciate your concern, and will take it under advisement should I ever decide to run at an NHRA sanctioned event.
10-13-09, 04:58 AM
#13
Loaded the video of the "Rocket Ranger" onto youtube, enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NczfBi8lmag
The only other video I have is against a 90's Mustang GT, really shows how much faster a "E" shift tranny is compared to a manual transmission.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOgP3OWYNy8
The only other video I have is against a 90's Mustang GT, really shows how much faster a "E" shift tranny is compared to a manual transmission.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOgP3OWYNy8
10-13-09, 05:29 AM
#14
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Just to let you know we were on a "reported" (I think it may have been a bit longer, but don't quote me on that.) 1/8 mile track, my top at that was into the mid to high 80 mph range, best run was against the CTS-V at 90 mph. My launches were horrible on average, (My police pursuit classes/training NEVER entailed how to launch a vehicle properly. Not really a concern of ours I guess...) This was NOT an NHRA sanctioned event, however, I do understand, and respect their rules and regulations. I asked for NO favoritism to allow passengers, it was simply allowed. I can say however, that ALL of my training that has taken place at this very track was done with passengers in the vehicle, ALLof whom wore helmets. My point to all of this was simply to let some of my fellow "F" drivers know that the car did well against some very strong compition... I do however appreciate your concern, and will take it under advisement should I ever decide to run at an NHRA sanctioned event.