C5 Fest V Drag Racing Classes - Sponsored by American Racing Headers

[mlee]

Originally Posted by J_Vibe92

We need the bracket for v6 to be all stock or modified. Our fastest v6 is mid 13s with drag radials. We barely win against stock v8s

This will depend on how many show up this year. Would like to have both.

Originally Posted by grocerygetter

Mlee...18" limit...just counts for rear tire, right? I can run a 17" front runner or do I need to leave the 20s on the front?

Just rear. No need to have to swap out all 4 wheels.

[Neumatic]

Originally Posted by Andrew4180

So, its not out of the realm of possibility to make 7-8 runs in a day?

I made 28 passes in one day this past fest. So yea, 7-8 is very achievable.

[partymn]

All I know is that I was the slowest FI car at the fest last year. This year I'm coming to redeem myself with a lot of help from Matt at FSP.

[Mr. Nasty]

Ok need some help if S/C with 17" slicks running mid 10s at that track do you have to have a roll cage?? And also what class would you be in? Am only around 600 wrhp cant run with the big dogs. I can use may 18" DR if need be.

And is this helmet legal? Its good at the 3 tracks that I ran at. But their laid back at them.

[Deke736]

Originally Posted by Mr. Nasty

Ok need some help if S/C with 17" slicks running mid 10s at that track do you have to have a roll cage?? And also what class would you be in? Am only around 600 wrhp cant run with the big dogs. I can use may 18" DR if need be.

And is this helmet legal? Its good at the 3 tracks that I ran at. But their laid back at them.

I think most tracks are going to be looking for this type of sticker inside the helmet. I have had a buddy try to use a DOT legal helmet at our local track and it didn't fly because it wasn't SA rated.

[Mr. Nasty]

Thanks so I need a sa rated helmet.

[Deke736]

Originally Posted by Mr. Nasty

Thanks so I need a sa rated helmet.

Per NHRA rules, yes, SA is the auto classification. Get the latest year you can. 2005 will be expired soon. I would recommend a SA2010.

[K1SSRSS]

Originally Posted by Deke736

Per NHRA rules, yes, SA is the auto classification. Get the latest year you can. 2005 will be expired soon. I would recommend a SA2010.

^^^This, but since the 2005's will be expired after 2015 they can be had dirt cheap even for top of the line helmets, especially if you are only looking to use them at the fest this year. I replace mine every year due to dirt track racing so I have been enjoying the discount.

One other thing to keep in mind, never buy a used helmet no matter how good it looks.

[Rdunn]

Sweet, looks like I will be running unlimited because of my 17s

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Rdunn

Sweet, looks like I will be running unlimited because of my 17s

I'm thinking an F1X aiming for low nines will do quite well.

[tpower]

Originally Posted by mlee

I'm thinking an F1X aiming for low nines will do quite well.

9s? good thing there is bracket racing !!

[mlee]

Originally Posted by tpower

9s? good thing there is bracket racing !!

I'm there with you brother...

[CAP'N B]

So if I sign up, for an afternoon AutoX session it won't mess me up for bracket racing in the AM?
We just had an event at No Problem Raceway last week with bracket racing and the final was between a V6 Camaro and a Sixties Pickup, I lost to a ZL1 because he couldn't get traction and I did, I ran a 12.45 on a 12.50 dial and he ran a 12.73 on the same 12.50 dial. The old pickup took home the money. Fun time

[mlee]

Originally Posted by CAP'N B

So if I sign up, for an afternoon AutoX session it won't mess me up for bracket racing in the AM?
We just had an event at No Problem Raceway last week with bracket racing and the final was between a V6 Camaro and a Sixties Pickup, I lost to a ZL1 because he couldn't get traction and I did, I ran a 12.45 on a 12.50 dial and he ran a 12.73 on the same 12.50 dial. The old pickup took home the money. Fun time

We will probably be doing bracket racing on Friday afternoon if that helps. The AutoX team will make concessions to get folks back and forth if needed but it's best to avoid it.