Guess my 1/4 mile ET and get $20!

[jmillsUT28]

This thursday or next thursday I plan on taking my car to Street Fights at the Bristol drag strip if I can get my split second box back and tune my car.

$20 to the VCA member that gets the closest to my 1/4 mile ET! You have to be a VCA member and you have to have a paypal account to win the $20.

Car: 2002 RT/10
Engine: 510 Stroker, Paxton 9psi, Split Second 752rwhp and 767trq safe tune
Tires: Kumho V700 20psi
Drag experience: 10 times on a 1/8 strip


So, what do you think I will run?

 

[1fast400]

You have no air at bristol, so add .2-.3 off a sea level run. I'll say 10.90.

 

[01 RT SNAKE]

10.30 @ 140mph is my guess.

This is cool. We should have a $20 contest for "how much is my car worth" and what it really sells for.

 

[costanZo]

Can this be like the Price is Right?

I'll guess anything below 10.30.....

00.01!

 

[BOTTLEFED]

my guess is
10.66 @ 139

 

[uvbnbit]

10.80's at 136mph. Sorry (but hope you run 10.20's/140+)
Just don't break it. We still want to see ya at our house on the 29th.

 

[jmillsUT28]

10.30 @ 140mph is my guess.

This is cool. We should have a $20 contest for "how much is my car worth" and what it really sells for.

No, how much WILL my car sell for!

 

[jmillsUT28]

10.80's at 136mph. Sorry (but hope you run 10.20's/140+)
Just don't break it. We still want to see ya at our house on the 29th.

Well Chip I am new to the drag strip so we will see. It's going to take some practice to get good at it. Not sure how busy it will be so I might only get 2-3 passes each night.

 

[uvbnbit]

Well Chip I am new to the drag strip so we will see. It's going to take some practice to get good at it. Not sure how busy it will be so I might only get 2-3 passes each night.

Either way, I know you'll make us proud

 

[99 R/T 10]

10.88 @ 135

 

[1fast400]

Just take your time. People feel rushed at a track, especially if new to it. Don't be afraid to ask questions and get advice. Everyone was new at some point. Most people are more than willing to help out. You're not trying to set records. You're trying to get down the track on a solid pass. Two major things to remember, don't over rev the thing and you're not getting paid to race. If the car breaks traction bad, you've botched the run. Don't beat up on your car after this has happened. Just ease out of the gas, make easy shifts and go down the track. The goal is to be safe, put down a good time and have your car in one piece when done.

 

[C.Hermsen]

...you're not getting paid to race. If the car breaks traction bad, you've botched the run. Don't beat up on your car after this has happened. Just ease out of the case, make easy shifts and go down the track.

^^^^
This = truth. I've seen it before where someone gets a bad launch, and then excessively beats on the car to try and regain ground, and breaks something. NOT worth it!



I'm not a VCA member but....10.5 @ 138

 

[RTTTTed]

10.69@137. Just have fun. If you have too high if expectations you usually get disappointed. Don't set a time to beat, set your fun factor at high and concentrate on having a blast. low tens is more fun than high tens, UNLESS you were expecting 9s.

Enjoy the experience and whatever you run I'm sure you'll be popular with you car. Even if they throw you off the track your first run because you went faster than 11.5 without a roll bar. If you're polite, getting kicked off the track can be fun too,

Ted

 

[JohnnyLightning]

Kumho + Air Temp + Driving experience 10.98 I hope you go lower but with that setup on those tires it will be all about the 60ft times

 

[vpower01]

Well Chip I am new to the drag strip so we will see. It's going to take some practice to get good at it. Not sure how busy it will be so I might only get 2-3 passes each night.

11.10 i would guess lower but that time is already taken.

 

[Slypopsracing]

11.02 Ten passes in these cars might not be quite enough experience. Enjoy yourself & keep it straight= great night!

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

11.04. If I win, save the $20 until we're at a ******* together

 

[Madduc]

10.78 @ 138

 

[sdaddy]

Knowing nothing about the whereabouts of the split second box you need to get back or who is going to do the tune, I am guessing it is likely you make no 1/4 mile pass either tomorrow or next Thursday. Otherwise 10.96. I take Paypal.

 

[1TONY1]

With you or Matt driving ??


Ouch !!!

 

[99 R/T 10]

With you or Matt driving ??


Ouch !!!

 

[Asp Man]

10.79 @ 137

 

[PatentLaw]

Traction is the key here. 11.02 @ 135. Hope you do better, however. Keep the $20.

 

[jmillsUT28]

With you or Matt driving ??


Ouch !!!

Oh wow! Just wait Tony. Bristol is only a few miles away from me so I am hoping to get lots of practice! Then I will not need matt to get me a good time!

 

[jmillsUT28]

I'm just hoping to get in the 10s. Heck I would be happy if I got 10.99. I also do not know if I will need a roll bar or not. I checked their website but does not say anything about it. So I will find out at the track and then if it's under 11.5 then I will go 12's for practice then on my last run hit it hard. It would **** to run a 11.4 on my first run then get kicked out! lol

 

[2001ViperGTS]

11.07 @ 136

 

[RT/ED]

11.20 Hope you do much better! Just have fun and be safe as all others have suggested.

 

[plumcrazy]

10.74 for now till you get more seat time in it.

but the first run with be SLOW....you are gonna **** your pants, let off and safely idle the rest of the track...

 

[01 RT SNAKE]

Any updates????

 

[Camfab]

Did you run the 1/8 mile with those same tires? Seems like a dangerous choice for a 140mph car.