WHY GO?

chris12 · 07-02-2018, 07:42 AM

I grew up drag racing with my faster since i was little. We always raced to WIN; not to show up. If we knew that we couldn't win we stayed at home and worked harder till we could. @With that said the guy who helped me tune my car also has a cts-v with 1400 RWHP running the same pure street class as would. Only rules are no a/c delete cars, oh and they have to complete a 15 mile cruise before the race. I dont have half the rwhp he does. If i don't have a chance to win then why go; hopeful for a red light?? Did i say thats its instant green as well.

That's what i would like to ask the forum what they would do? Thanks in advance for all feedback.

Tenfive · 07-02-2018, 08:33 PM

Because sometimes people break or have wheel spin or some other issue
BUt if youre lacking half the HP im not gonna disagree
I used to run in pro mod and outlaw 10.5
So I know how the big HP disadvantage can play out
I used to run against tim lynch

laynlo15 · 07-02-2018, 08:51 PM

You go because you love the sport, supporting the drag race tracks and to feel real power your car makes that you don't feel on the street because you can't hook the power you have till you finish your water burn out and pull to the line to put the hammer down. If we all stayed home and watched drag racing on the big screen lots of track would go out of business. Just go and enjoy your ride, talk to the spectators at the track as I do because when you pull to the line they are watching and wondering how in the world your car runs 10.00s with just a SC and a drag pack. That's how I look at and have been drag racing for 50 years. I'll do it till I take my last shit.

Drsagacity · 07-02-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chris12

I grew up drag racing with my faster since i was little. We always raced to WIN; not to show up. If we knew that we couldn't win we stayed at home and worked harder till we could. @With that said the guy who helped me tune my car also has a cts-v with 1400 RWHP running the same pure street class as would. Only rules are no a/c delete cars, oh and they have to complete a 15 mile cruise before the race. I dont have half the rwhp he does. If i don't have a chance to win then why go; hopeful for a red light?? Did i say thats its instant green as well.

That's what i would like to ask the forum what they would do? Thanks in advance for all feedback.

So you can see what you run with the R888R’s and then run again when you can get the smaller slicks.

chris12 · 07-03-2018, 10:49 AM

You guys are all correct. I just never looked at it any other way but to win.... I am happy with what i drive and am very proud as well. i am going to go and play, meet other racers and have FUN! I will let you guys know how things go.

Vtor_ZL1 · 07-03-2018, 10:51 AM

Cuz its fun.. you turn it into work and suck fun out of it.

init4fun · 07-03-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chris12

I grew up drag racing with my faster since i was little. We always raced to WIN; not to show up. If we knew that we couldn't win we stayed at home and worked harder till we could. @With that said the guy who helped me tune my car also has a cts-v with 1400 RWHP running the same pure street class as would. Only rules are no a/c delete cars, oh and they have to complete a 15 mile cruise before the race. I dont have half the rwhp he does. If i don't have a chance to win then why go; hopeful for a red light?? Did i say thats its instant green as well.

That's what i would like to ask the forum what they would do? Thanks in advance for all feedback.

BECAUSE IT'S FUN!!!!

Balzdeep · 07-07-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by init4fun

BECAUSE IT'S FUN!!!!

Yep, and scientifically your just chasing a dopamine high. Brain dumping chemicals due to your experience. Lol.

Fraxum · 07-08-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

You go because you love the sport, supporting the drag race tracks and to feel real power your car makes that you don't feel on the street because you can't hook the power you have till you finish your water burn out and pull to the line to put the hammer down. If we all stayed home and watched drag racing on the big screen lots of track would go out of business. Just go and enjoy your ride, talk to the spectators at the track as I do because when you pull to the line they are watching and wondering how in the world your car runs 10.00s with just a SC and a drag pack. That's how I look at and have been drag racing for 50 years. I'll do it till I take my last shit.

^^

LOL.

Just like LayNLo (great forum name by the way) I go to support the track, hang out with other obsessive car nuts, talk to fans, get seat time, see what my car can really do, and hopefully some fender to fender racing.

As for only running to win, that is just not possible. There are always people with more $$ and faster cars.

Tracks are the only place where you can really use the full performance of a really fast car.

Going all out on the street is just plain stupid. But like riding a bike with no helmet, street racing is just natural selection at work. The real shame of it is some are selected who should not be.

Fred 6528 · 07-08-2018, 10:30 AM

You go to have fun and to improve on your driving skills as a drag racer. If you go only to win then you will be disappointed and loose interest quickly. There are too many very good drivers to think you can win all the time and then the guys with unlimited budgets will disappoint you also. Go support the track, introduce yourself to other racers and you will find new friends that will help you to become a better racer and help you when your car is broken. You work the work the crowd and many people will become a fan of yours who will offer advice and help, when this happens you will have fun and become a winner every week whether you get a trophy or not.

07-02-2018, 07:42 AM	#1
chris12 The "Thing" Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss,Whipple,R888R,A8 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Destin , Florida Posts: 60	WHY GO? I grew up drag racing with my faster since i was little. We always raced to WIN; not to show up. If we knew that we couldn't win we stayed at home and worked harder till we could. @With that said the guy who helped me tune my car also has a cts-v with 1400 RWHP running the same pure street class as would. Only rules are no a/c delete cars, oh and they have to complete a 15 mile cruise before the race. I dont have half the rwhp he does. If i don't have a chance to win then why go; hopeful for a red light?? Did i say thats its instant green as well. That's what i would like to ask the forum what they would do? Thanks in advance for all feedback. __________________ Helping Others

07-02-2018, 08:51 PM	#3
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	You go because you love the sport, supporting the drag race tracks and to feel real power your car makes that you don't feel on the street because you can't hook the power you have till you finish your water burn out and pull to the line to put the hammer down. If we all stayed home and watched drag racing on the big screen lots of track would go out of business. Just go and enjoy your ride, talk to the spectators at the track as I do because when you pull to the line they are watching and wondering how in the world your car runs 10.00s with just a SC and a drag pack. That's how I look at and have been drag racing for 50 years. I'll do it till I take my last shit. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

07-03-2018, 10:49 AM	#5
chris12 The "Thing" Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss,Whipple,R888R,A8 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Destin , Florida Posts: 60	You guys are all correct. I just never looked at it any other way but to win.... I am happy with what i drive and am very proud as well. i am going to go and play, meet other racers and have FUN! I will let you guys know how things go. __________________ Helping Others

07-03-2018, 10:51 AM	#6
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	Cuz its fun.. you turn it into work and suck fun out of it. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

07-02-2018, 08:33 PM	#2
Tenfive Drives: 2017 1SS camaro ,2SS a 68 + 08 C6 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West palm beach Posts: 495	Because sometimes people break or have wheel spin or some other issue BUt if youre lacking half the HP im not gonna disagree I used to run in pro mod and outlaw 10.5 So I know how the big HP disadvantage can play out I used to run against tim lynch

07-08-2018, 10:30 AM	#10
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	You go to have fun and to improve on your driving skills as a drag racer. If you go only to win then you will be disappointed and loose interest quickly. There are too many very good drivers to think you can win all the time and then the guys with unlimited budgets will disappoint you also. Go support the track, introduce yourself to other racers and you will find new friends that will help you to become a better racer and help you when your car is broken. You work the work the crowd and many people will become a fan of yours who will offer advice and help, when this happens you will have fun and become a winner every week whether you get a trophy or not.

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