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samman11 · 09-19-2016, 01:32 PM

I went to my local Drag racing facility on Friday night. First time ever at a drag racing event. Wow! I thought my Camaro was fast, but these boys come with some FAST machines. Man oh man, some of these rockets were doing the 1/4 mile in a little over 8 seconds at speeds around 150. whew! There were some Camaros competing, and they were coming in around 11.5 to 13.5 on average. They won't let me race mine unless I get a role bar on my convertible. Dang. I would love to take it down "a legal" run. Oh well. Had a ball watching all of these other machines. Snowmobiles too!

JLSuperfly · 09-19-2016, 01:48 PM

Where are the pics?

2012OrangeVert · 09-19-2016, 01:56 PM

No convertibles at all there without a roll bar? Here in Saint Louis you can race the convertibles without a roll bar. Until you get fast enough, then you need a roll bar .

jergarr · 09-19-2016, 03:15 PM

I would try another track. Ive seen verts run without a roll bar.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-19-2016, 03:25 PM

Yea, they let verts run all day at our track as well...

Rock-It Man · 09-19-2016, 03:35 PM

If you are 13.5 sec or quicker, you will need a roll bar on a 'vert. Check your track's rules to confirm that.

And your SS will be that quick, so that's why you were turned away.

flipstyledsm22 · 09-19-2016, 03:51 PM

If it's factory setting, they should let you run without kicking you out. Once you start modifying and you run below the tracks minimum rule, then you get kicked off the strip and have to add roll bars. Are you sure you weren't cocky with the tech inspector at the track? He/she probably didn't like your approach and decided not to let you make a pass...

samman11 · 09-20-2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

If it's factory setting, they should let you run without kicking you out. Once you start modifying and you run below the tracks minimum rule, then you get kicked off the strip and have to add roll bars. Are you sure you weren't cocky with the tech inspector at the track? He/she probably didn't like your approach and decided not to let you make a pass...

Noooo. I did the smart thing and emailed the track first. Simply asked if I needed one and they responded yes. As mentioned above, I'm sure it's because my car is capable of doing 13.5 or less in the 1/4.

flipstyledsm22 · 09-20-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by samman11

Noooo. I did the smart thing and emailed the track first. Simply asked if I needed one and they responded yes. As mentioned above, I'm sure it's because my car is capable of doing 13.5 or less in the 1/4.

Personally, I would've just rolled out there and paid to race. Maybe the receptionist got your email and didn't explain your vehicle as being completely stock...

taf21979 · 09-20-2016, 10:35 AM

Last year during camaro fest in ky I got to run my vert but only one time due to some mods I was having installed there. It ran a 13.4 with cai only and nothing was said about a roll cage.

acammer · 09-20-2016, 12:03 PM

Every track is different - I've seen it both ways for 'verts. My 1996 Z/28 convertible was never questioned - but the car was only doing 13.69 @ 103mph on it's best pass - there may be a point where they question it. Definitely ask some other tracks - and do let them know the car is stock, some times those have a different set of rules.

samman11 · 09-20-2016, 12:59 PM

I will mention that the car is stock with only a CAI. I do have a revolution sports bar, lol, but that won't count. I'll try again. Thanks for all the responses. I would feel so intimidated though. Never been to one. Have no front brake to "spin" the tires for warm up. Talk about green.

acammer · 09-20-2016, 01:19 PM

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... Have no front brake to "spin" the tires for warm up...

Off the clutch and right to the foot-brake - as long as you stage really shallow into the water that'll work just fine. Street tires don't like too much heat anyways, just clean 'em up good is about all I ever do.

flipstyledsm22 · 09-20-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by samman11

I will mention that the car is stock with only a CAI. I do have a revolution sports bar, lol, but that won't count. I'll try again. Thanks for all the responses. I would feel so intimidated though. Never been to one. Have no front brake to "spin" the tires for warm up. Talk about green.

You shouldn't feel intimidated. The track is where you are supposed to learn your/vehicles capabilities. It's a controlled environment where it should be safe for all racers and spectators.

Also, you should be able to power brake and warm those tires up. Read the owners manual and learn how to take the traction control off (this will allow you to power brake). Additionally, with stock tires, you really don't have to warm them up either... just keep the traction control on, pull around the water box, and stage. The more you practice and talk among other racers, the more you will learn, and you'll pick up some tricks along the way. Good Luck and Have Fun Out There!

09-19-2016, 01:32 PM	#1
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	Drag races I went to my local Drag racing facility on Friday night. First time ever at a drag racing event. Wow! I thought my Camaro was fast, but these boys come with some FAST machines. Man oh man, some of these rockets were doing the 1/4 mile in a little over 8 seconds at speeds around 150. whew! There were some Camaros competing, and they were coming in around 11.5 to 13.5 on average. They won't let me race mine unless I get a role bar on my convertible. Dang. I would love to take it down "a legal" run. Oh well. Had a ball watching all of these other machines. Snowmobiles too!

09-19-2016, 03:15 PM	#4
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09-19-2016, 03:25 PM	#5
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09-19-2016, 03:51 PM	#7
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	If it's factory setting, they should let you run without kicking you out. Once you start modifying and you run below the tracks minimum rule, then you get kicked off the strip and have to add roll bars. Are you sure you weren't cocky with the tech inspector at the track? He/she probably didn't like your approach and decided not to let you make a pass... __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

09-20-2016, 12:03 PM	#11
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Every track is different - I've seen it both ways for 'verts. My 1996 Z/28 convertible was never questioned - but the car was only doing 13.69 @ 103mph on it's best pass - there may be a point where they question it. Definitely ask some other tracks - and do let them know the car is stock, some times those have a different set of rules. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

09-19-2016, 01:48 PM	#2
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Where are the pics?

09-19-2016, 01:56 PM	#3
2012OrangeVert Drives: 2012 Orange 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saint Louis, Mo. Posts: 227 View My Garage	No convertibles at all there without a roll bar? Here in Saint Louis you can race the convertibles without a roll bar. Until you get fast enough, then you need a roll bar .

09-19-2016, 03:35 PM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	If you are 13.5 sec or quicker, you will need a roll bar on a 'vert. Check your track's rules to confirm that. And your SS will be that quick, so that's why you were turned away.

09-20-2016, 10:35 AM	#10
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	Last year during camaro fest in ky I got to run my vert but only one time due to some mods I was having installed there. It ran a 13.4 with cai only and nothing was said about a roll cage.

09-20-2016, 12:59 PM	#12
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	I will mention that the car is stock with only a CAI. I do have a revolution sports bar, lol, but that won't count. I'll try again. Thanks for all the responses. I would feel so intimidated though. Never been to one. Have no front brake to "spin" the tires for warm up. Talk about green.