how does track work? This is weird
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how does track work? This is weird
Hey there. I was makin some runs and it weird. I beat 2 dudes by half a car but they got a faster time. Did they launch better or....I dont know
btw I used to burn out on launch. This time i gave more rev and burnt more clutch. What you guys think/prefer/recommend?
btw I used to burn out on launch. This time i gave more rev and burnt more clutch. What you guys think/prefer/recommend?
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The timer doesnt start until you leave the start.
So you can sit there for 10 sec and it wont affect your 1/4 mile times. The difference of how long it takes you to trip that beam and start the timer is called the Reaction Time(R/T) on your time slip. So if you sat there for 10 sec or just 1 sec, it'll show a R/T of how long it took you to trip that light once the green light goes on the tree.
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The timer doesnt start until you leave the start.
So you can sit there for 10 sec and it wont affect your 1/4 mile times. The difference of how long it takes you to trip that beam and start the timer is called the Reaction Time(R/T) on your time slip. So if you sat there for 10 sec or just 1 sec, it'll show a R/T of how long it took you to trip that light once the green light goes on the tree.
So you can sit there for 10 sec and it wont affect your 1/4 mile times. The difference of how long it takes you to trip that beam and start the timer is called the Reaction Time(R/T) on your time slip. So if you sat there for 10 sec or just 1 sec, it'll show a R/T of how long it took you to trip that light once the green light goes on the tree.
from how I ran, looks like you get better trap at slower time when you burn rubber but i'm for the better time.
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preloading is what it is called there is actually a thread on preloading in this drag racing section look it up it will help you tons.
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People should be required to pass a basic knowledge test of racing before being allowed to do so... just sayin. Its shocking how many people dont know that the time doesnt start until you move.
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Literally if you have never raced before and just sit there and watch for an hr I would think the answer to this thread could have been self taught or damn near close... thats all im saying.
At my local track I see some of the stupidest people trying to run down the track, people that cant find the beams, leave on the first amber etc etc it gets flusterating... and sadly enough 75% of the time its a tard in a Honda.
At my local track I see some of the stupidest people trying to run down the track, people that cant find the beams, leave on the first amber etc etc it gets flusterating... and sadly enough 75% of the time its a tard in a Honda.
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Re: how does track work? This is weird
Please watch before asking anything else:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i_RnAiQzP4
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