Don't worry about the reaction time, that will come around... worry about all the mechanics involved first. Cleaning the tires off (burnout), staging, shifting, etc...gtstangrunner said:Went to Quakercity raceway today and actually ran for the first time EVER. I went best 12.8 at 110. This was not too bad for my first time dealing with all that goes into racing drag. Its alot harder than it looks. My 60' was a sad 1.95 and my reaction time was .959. I know my Cobra can go way better because the guy next to me went 11.7 at 109 so I can cut a way better ET. Any advice on the 60' and first 1/8 mile I would appreciate it.
Sounds like your car was pretty heat soaked before you ever made it to the starting line. These cars will lose a couple tenths to heat soak very easily. Best to let it sit for an hour or more between runs to get the best possible times. As for the 60'... for every 100th you save on the 60' time you'll see almost a 10th on the big end! The first 60' is the most important part of the race!gtstangrunner said:It was about 89 degrees and pretty humid. I drove like 30 minutes to get there. The car was hot and I do not powershift. I am running BFG drag radials and got some wheel hop out the gate. I'm not sure of the best way to launch this car yet without bogging or hopping. I know the car can do much better than what it did. I did not realize how important that 60' marker was.
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