Drag racing and autox

SON1C · February 21st, 2011, 10:40 AM

If I'm gonna start drag racing what things do I need to add first?

GreenMustang00 · February 21st, 2011, 01:33 PM

Depends how serious you are...

Suspension
Drivetrain
Sticky Tires
Motor Work

What you want to run?

SON1C · February 21st, 2011, 01:48 PM

I don't have a set goal yet, I just want to make progress, so gradually improve my times over the next year, I'm plannign on going to the strip my first time at the end of april

GreenMustang00 · February 21st, 2011, 01:54 PM

If you are going to be serious. Try to find an 8.8 rearend with 373/390/410 gears installed already for cheap
Then if your auto get a shift kit and handheld

Mr. Red Pony · February 21st, 2011, 03:37 PM

Its best to set a plan and work at that plan.

GreenMustang00 · February 21st, 2011, 03:49 PM

I had a goal of hitting 12s..
It pays off to have a goal. Then take note of everything you will need to accomplish it

RDY4WAR · February 21st, 2011, 05:07 PM

^This is the truth. I had the goal of breaking in the 12s with the Focus and I made that happen this past year. It's a 12.9 but I'll take it. My next goal is a 12.6 and I have the mod list I should need to get there while still on the stock block. Just set a goal and strive for it.

My advice would be to go out to a couple test and tune nights and spectate at first. It could help get a feel for how things work at the track.

M.P. Cobra Fan · February 21st, 2011, 05:13 PM

I have done some drag racing in mine. It's fun, but I always miss Auto X and road course racing. I really want to get back in to it. I might try finding a local SCCA chapter and start that. Curves are much more fun, and I like things to last a little longer then 12 seconds.

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RDY4WAR · February 21st, 2011, 05:18 PM

^The turns are fun but I have the itch to go fast. In the times I've autocrossed, I never got out of 2nd gear or above 50mph. That bored me to death. I like to see that 100mph+ trap speed, even if it only last 12 seconds. Why measure how long the race lasts rather than measuring how much of an adrenaline rush the race gives you?

I did fairly well at autocross. The car's suspension is setup for it and I've got a little bit of seat time, but in the end, I like racing side by side with someone in a race to the finish rather than against the clock.

M.P. Cobra Fan · February 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM

You are right, in autox you barely get over 50 mph. However, the g's you feel are a TON of fun IMO. Plus in road racing you get MUCH higher speeds. Don't get me wrong, I love drag racing, but pushing a car to the edge of your driving ability through a slalom or chicane is just more fun to me.

RDY4WAR · February 21st, 2011, 05:39 PM

It is a blast, don't get me wrong. Just not for me. Road racing... I've never tried it and can't really justify the $$$ to just get on the track in the first place and even then you can't open it up at first and you're with an instructor. The total cost I spent at drag strips last year, including events, still came out less than 1 evening at summit point raceway for 2 hours of track time.

That being said, if I actually got out there and did it once, I'd probably be hooked. That's exactly why I won't do it though cause I know I'd end up spending alot more money on the car then.

MATT02GT · February 21st, 2011, 05:42 PM

I drag race and autox every year, would love to try an open track event sometime.

Mr. Red Pony · February 21st, 2011, 05:59 PM

Open track..

Turns.. and 3rd.. 4th.. and maybe 5th..

SON1C · February 22nd, 2011, 07:21 PM

I'm going to the track for my first time at the end of april, and like you said I'll definitely scope things out before I take my first run, is there anything thats required? Do i need a helmet with a basically stock car? and stock seatbelt+seat?

Also what do you all recommend I do to my car to improve handling?

RDY4WAR · February 22nd, 2011, 07:26 PM

Define track. I'm not sure what kind of racin your talking about. Drag racing only requires a helmet if you go 13.99 or faster. Autox depends on your local division rules. The division I'm in requires a helmet no matter what class you are in.

Serlin · February 22nd, 2011, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by RDY4WAR

It is a blast, don't get me wrong. Just not for me. Road racing... I've never tried it and can't really justify the $$$ to just get on the track in the first place and even then you can't open it up at first and you're with an instructor. The total cost I spent at drag strips last year, including events, still came out less than 1 evening at summit point raceway for 2 hours of track time.

That being said, if I actually got out there and did it once, I'd probably be hooked. That's exactly why I won't do it though cause I know I'd end up spending alot more money on the car then.

Depends on who your instructor is

I have never held anyone back, as long as they are in control of the car and I am comfortable with them. After all... I am trusting them with my life!

And, if all is good, then move him up to the next class, so he can go faster with faster cars and better drivers.

Open Track is SOO much fun!

If anyone is in the S. Florida area, May 28, we will be at Sebring for SVTOA.
Its going to be a HUGE event.

I would be happy to take anyone out for some laps.

EscortSportage · March 28th, 2011, 09:03 AM

ill be road racing and autox as soon as i get her back together damnit!

EscortSportage · March 28th, 2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Elias101a

I'm going to the track for my first time at the end of april, and like you said I'll definitely scope things out before I take my first run, is there anything thats required? Do i need a helmet with a basically stock car? and stock seatbelt+seat?

Also what do you all recommend I do to my car to improve handling?

Maximum Motorsports

subframe connectors, Lower control arms, Coilovers, Panhard bar for starters

hotmustang95 · March 28th, 2011, 03:02 PM

I've tried all three= drag, autoX, and road racing. Neither drag nor autoX comes close to open track events. It's like putting both drag and autoX in one when road racing cause you have the high speed's of drag and the turns of autocross X10. I've never broken 100 mph in drag racing but I can reach speeds of 140 at Daytona in the front straight after the big 3-4 banking and I'm slow. At autoX you nearly come close to what, 60mph in a straight? I do 60mph in a turn at any given track and once again, I'm slow compared to some of the monsters I run with. The $200+ price to run an event is very cheap if you think about what's involved. Most events have 3 or 4 sessions at 30 minutes each. That's more track time in one day that you'll ever do in drag racing if you go every weekend for the rest of your life. Your comparing orange's to apple's when you decide not to try an open track day because of the price. It's two totally different animals. And might I add It's made me a much better driver on and off track. I know the limits of my car and what it can and can't do.

Gabe's07GT/CS · October 2nd, 2011, 11:26 PM

I've tried my Stang auto crossing and drag racing. Its obviously a lot stronger at drag racing, but auto x is way fun. My little Cavalier is way faster around the cones though, and its just as fun. I plan to keep drag racing the Stang and auto crossing the Cavvy.

February 21st, 2011, 10:40 AM	#21
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,059 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	If I'm gonna start drag racing what things do I need to add first? __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

February 21st, 2011, 01:33 PM	#22
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Depends how serious you are... Suspension Drivetrain Sticky Tires Motor Work What you want to run? __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

February 21st, 2011, 01:48 PM	#23
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,059 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	I don't have a set goal yet, I just want to make progress, so gradually improve my times over the next year, I'm plannign on going to the strip my first time at the end of april __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

February 21st, 2011, 01:54 PM	#24
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	If you are going to be serious. Try to find an 8.8 rearend with 373/390/410 gears installed already for cheap Then if your auto get a shift kit and handheld __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

February 21st, 2011, 03:37 PM	#25
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Its best to set a plan and work at that plan. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 21st, 2011, 03:49 PM	#26
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	I had a goal of hitting 12s.. It pays off to have a goal. Then take note of everything you will need to accomplish it __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

February 21st, 2011, 05:07 PM	#27
RDY4WAR I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 Turbo Focus 12.93 @ 105mph Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 6,006 iTrader: 0 reviews	^This is the truth. I had the goal of breaking in the 12s with the Focus and I made that happen this past year. It's a 12.9 but I'll take it. My next goal is a 12.6 and I have the mod list I should need to get there while still on the stock block. Just set a goal and strive for it. My advice would be to go out to a couple test and tune nights and spectate at first. It could help get a feel for how things work at the track. __________________ 2007 Focus - 230/215, cams/head/manifold swap done, new #s soon ...going E85! 1985 Bronco - 351W & 4WD 1986 Mustang LX - 351W build in the works! David Michael Smith, 07/25/1956 - 12/08/2011 ...R.I.P dad! I miss you dearly!

February 21st, 2011, 05:13 PM	#28
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have done some drag racing in mine. It's fun, but I always miss Auto X and road course racing. I really want to get back in to it. I might try finding a local SCCA chapter and start that. Curves are much more fun, and I like things to last a little longer then 12 seconds. : __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07 Last edited by M.P. Cobra Fan; February 21st, 2011 at 05:22 PM.

February 21st, 2011, 05:18 PM	#29
RDY4WAR I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 Turbo Focus 12.93 @ 105mph Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 6,006 iTrader: 0 reviews	^The turns are fun but I have the itch to go fast. In the times I've autocrossed, I never got out of 2nd gear or above 50mph. That bored me to death. I like to see that 100mph+ trap speed, even if it only last 12 seconds. Why measure how long the race lasts rather than measuring how much of an adrenaline rush the race gives you? I did fairly well at autocross. The car's suspension is setup for it and I've got a little bit of seat time, but in the end, I like racing side by side with someone in a race to the finish rather than against the clock. __________________ 2007 Focus - 230/215, cams/head/manifold swap done, new #s soon ...going E85! 1985 Bronco - 351W & 4WD 1986 Mustang LX - 351W build in the works! David Michael Smith, 07/25/1956 - 12/08/2011 ...R.I.P dad! I miss you dearly!

February 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM	#30
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	You are right, in autox you barely get over 50 mph. However, the g's you feel are a TON of fun IMO. Plus in road racing you get MUCH higher speeds. Don't get me wrong, I love drag racing, but pushing a car to the edge of your driving ability through a slalom or chicane is just more fun to me. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

February 21st, 2011, 05:39 PM	#31
RDY4WAR I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 Turbo Focus 12.93 @ 105mph Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 6,006 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is a blast, don't get me wrong. Just not for me. Road racing... I've never tried it and can't really justify the $$$ to just get on the track in the first place and even then you can't open it up at first and you're with an instructor. The total cost I spent at drag strips last year, including events, still came out less than 1 evening at summit point raceway for 2 hours of track time. That being said, if I actually got out there and did it once, I'd probably be hooked. That's exactly why I won't do it though cause I know I'd end up spending alot more money on the car then. __________________ 2007 Focus - 230/215, cams/head/manifold swap done, new #s soon ...going E85! 1985 Bronco - 351W & 4WD 1986 Mustang LX - 351W build in the works! David Michael Smith, 07/25/1956 - 12/08/2011 ...R.I.P dad! I miss you dearly!

February 21st, 2011, 05:42 PM	#32
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	I drag race and autox every year, would love to try an open track event sometime. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

February 21st, 2011, 05:59 PM	#33
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Open track.. Turns.. and 3rd.. 4th.. and maybe 5th.. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 22nd, 2011, 07:21 PM	#34
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,059 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm going to the track for my first time at the end of april, and like you said I'll definitely scope things out before I take my first run, is there anything thats required? Do i need a helmet with a basically stock car? and stock seatbelt+seat? Also what do you all recommend I do to my car to improve handling? __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

February 22nd, 2011, 07:26 PM	#35
RDY4WAR I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 Turbo Focus 12.93 @ 105mph Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 6,006 iTrader: 0 reviews	Define track. I'm not sure what kind of racin your talking about. Drag racing only requires a helmet if you go 13.99 or faster. Autox depends on your local division rules. The division I'm in requires a helmet no matter what class you are in. __________________ 2007 Focus - 230/215, cams/head/manifold swap done, new #s soon ...going E85! 1985 Bronco - 351W & 4WD 1986 Mustang LX - 351W build in the works! David Michael Smith, 07/25/1956 - 12/08/2011 ...R.I.P dad! I miss you dearly!

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March 28th, 2011, 09:03 AM	#37
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	ill be road racing and autox as soon as i get her back together damnit! __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

March 28th, 2011, 03:02 PM	#39
hotmustang95 Regular Last of the 302's Road Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've tried all three= drag, autoX, and road racing. Neither drag nor autoX comes close to open track events. It's like putting both drag and autoX in one when road racing cause you have the high speed's of drag and the turns of autocross X10. I've never broken 100 mph in drag racing but I can reach speeds of 140 at Daytona in the front straight after the big 3-4 banking and I'm slow. At autoX you nearly come close to what, 60mph in a straight? I do 60mph in a turn at any given track and once again, I'm slow compared to some of the monsters I run with. The $200+ price to run an event is very cheap if you think about what's involved. Most events have 3 or 4 sessions at 30 minutes each. That's more track time in one day that you'll ever do in drag racing if you go every weekend for the rest of your life. Your comparing orange's to apple's when you decide not to try an open track day because of the price. It's two totally different animals. And might I add It's made me a much better driver on and off track. I know the limits of my car and what it can and can't do. __________________ Victor ( goofyfeet) Oliver P.B.M.C. Member Track Addict Last edited by hotmustang95; March 28th, 2011 at 03:09 PM.

October 2nd, 2011, 11:26 PM	#40
Gabe's07GT/CS Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've tried my Stang auto crossing and drag racing. Its obviously a lot stronger at drag racing, but auto x is way fun. My little Cavalier is way faster around the cones though, and its just as fun. I plan to keep drag racing the Stang and auto crossing the Cavvy.

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