#Local 1 4 mile drag strip near me drivers#
#Local 1 4 mile drag strip near me driver#
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It is the most accurate measure of the launch from the starting line and in most cases is a crucial to achieving superior elapsed times.

Sixty-foot time: The time it takes a vehicle to cover the first 60 feet of the drag strip.

#Local 1 4 mile drag strip near me drivers#

Shutdown Area: An extension of the dragstrip past the finish line where drivers reduce speed after a run It helps cars that have lost braking ability come to a halt. Sand Trap: Located at the very end of the shutdown area. Can be treaded or slicks.ĭragster: A vehicle purpose built for drag racing with an exposed chassis and engine and a long wheelbase 05-.12 quicker than bias ply racing tires. The cars also race the clock for speed and elapsed time.ĭrag Radials: Modern radial ply tires that have lower rolling resistance than traditional bias ply race tires. The breakout rule is in effect.ĭiaper: An absorbent blanket made from ballistic material that surrounds the oil pan to contain oil and parts in case of an engine explosionĭoor Slammer: A car in which the doors still open and closeĭrag Race: An acceleration contest between two cars over a quarter mile straightaway.

#Local 1 4 mile drag strip near me driver#

'He hurt the Bottom End' meaning there is engine damage to the crank, rods or pistons.īreakout: Used only in handicap racing, when a racer runs quicker than their dial inīracket Racing: Where cars of near equal times compete on a handicap system, leaving the starting line at different times and racing to the finish lineīurnout: Spinning the rear tires in water to heat and clean them prior to a run for better tractionīurn Down: A psychological battle between two drivers in which each refuses to fully stage for a race in order to break the opponent's concentrationīuy Back: A way for a racer to re-enter eliminations after a losing round by paying a fee, usually restricted to first round losersĭeep stage: To roll a few inches into the beams after staging, which causes the pre-stage lights to go out, dangerously close to a foul startĭelay Box: A device designed to improve reaction time, which permits a driver to initiate a run by releasing a button by hand at the first flash of the Christmas Tree lightsĭial In: Used in bracket racing, the time that you predict your car will run that heat to set the handicap, displayed on the vehicle for the starter in the tower to seeĭial It In: To tune and adjust the car for the track and weather conditionsĭial under: When drivers in Super Stock and Stock (handicap categories) select an elapsed time quicker than the national index, based on their previous performance. It increases atmospheric pressure in the engine to produce more horsepowerīlue Printing: To bring an engine to the exact tolerance for racingīottom End: The first part of the track near the starting line. So I don't know, maybe that CVT might WHOMP a 5 speed on the quarter mile.Backpedal: When a driver has to let off the throttle to stop tire shake or to slow down at the end of the track to prevent breaking outīig Block: A V-8 engine above 400 cubic inches unbored and unstrokedīig End: The far side of the track near the finish lineīlower: A crank-driven air/fuel-mixture compressor, also called a supercharger. And the 5 speed is going to be down on hp for a couple / few seconds at the beginning of 3rd gear. But after that, with that CVT holding the engine steady at what, 5,500 rpm - 6,000 rpm, I think when letting off a 5 speed to switch to 3rd gear, that CVT car is going to be making inroads back at the 5 speed. It's just a fun thing to do, and yields very interesting information.Īs for question 1: I think a 5 speed would beat the CVT at least through first and 2nd gear. I'll be honest, I'd be interested in taking a washing machine down the quarter mile if it had wheels on it.

Has anyone here taken their Mirage down the quarter mile and is willing to admit it?.

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Considering bone stock mighty Mirages, which would win a full quarter mile drag race? A 5 speed or a CVT?.Not that I would take the Blueberry down the quarter mile, but I've been wondering a couple things. I still take my ole 1972 Plymouth Scamp down the quarter mile from time to time, just for giggles. I've taken a few of my cars down the quarter mile.