Drag Day on March 7

[blackstang]

Okay, I'll be leading the cruise to Fayetteville for the drag day. Who's in?
I will not be running my car, just going to hang out for the day.

Come out to join us if you are running or not. It will be a lot of fun.

We will meet up at exit 312 off of I40 (40/42) at the Burger King/Exxon at
10:30 and depart to the track at 11.

[6+6 Stang]

the wife is givin little resistance but i promised if i go one pass, so my only worry if i don't miss that 2nd to 3rd shift, i'll take what i get. so for now me going, wheres the meetup since i'm near 40 and 42

[blackstang]

We'll meet up at the Burger King at 40/42. I'll post up the full details a little later.

[6+6 Stang]

perfect

[07-TGGT]

If the weather is good I will be going.

[Major Defect]

Ill be there.

[Rasmus]

Details are in the calendar! http://www.hcmcstangs.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=96&day=2010-3-7&c=1

Meet-up location, cruise details, etc.

[blackstang]

We just need to set a time.

[FoxRob]

A few of my friends are coming down from NY March 19th-20th for the North vs South grudge race. They have some really fast Mustangs. I might be able to make it since I live @10 minutes from the track but I will more then likely be Stangless still.

[Mean GT]

****, this sounds fun! Can't wait until I relocate! Enjoy guys!

[Major Defect]

Oh yeah....itll be fun. And Im actually gonna run my car. Hope I do great!!!

[Mystang10]

I plan on going. Haven't been to a dragway since the mid '70s! I don't plan on running this time, but it should be an interesting show.

[MyLocalDJ]

Oh yeah....itll be fun. And Im actually gonna run my car. Hope I do great!!!

Hmmmmm.... hope Ras taught you well! Keep it together!

[Major Defect]

Well the way Im looking at it is like this- If and only if my car blows up (like how his did......cough cough) well he wanted me to drag my car, so he can buy another motor and all the goodies.......Oh yes!!! Blower for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blackstang]

According to their website, the gates at the track open at noon. So, let's meet at the Burger King at 40/42 exit 312 off of I-40 east in Clayton at 10:30 and plan to leave at 11.

So far I have the following participants:

Dennis and Jan
Ras and Rae Rae...uh I mean Ashlyn
Warren and Val
Jerry and Emiko
Chris, Erin, and Violet
Dean
Victor
Joe
Chris Page
and maybe Robert

Come on folks, this is a lot of fun even if you don't run your car. Anyone else
want to join the party?

[Rasmus]

Cruise Meet-up: Burger King, 101 Commerce Parkway, Garner NC -- Google Maps link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Burger+King,&sll=35.604242,-78.565979&sspn=0.00772,0.006191&ie=UTF8&radius=0.17&rq=1&ev=zi&hq=Burger+King,&hnear=&ll=35.604827,-78.565915&spn=0.00772,0.006191&t=h&z=17)

Cruise Destination: Fayetteville Motorsports Park ,5158 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville NC -- Google Maps link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Fayetteville+Motorsports+Park&sll=35.845509,-78.602114&sspn=0.007697,0.006191&ie=UTF8&hq=Fayetteville+Motorsports+Park&hnear=&radius=15000&ll=34.959209,-78.848169&spn=0.015124,0.012381&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A)

Cruise Description: 52.8 mi - about 51 mins -- Google Maps link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=101+Commerce+Parkway,+Garner,+NC&daddr=35.167003,-78.70348+to:5158+Doc+Bennett+Road,+Fayetteville,+N C+28306-6017+%28Fayetteville+Motorsports+Park%29&hl=en&geocode=FYpLHwIdbC9R-ylrYXmOdWSsiTHrSwGTg9V9Mg%3B%3BFX1uFQIdTt9M-yHms0jg7MnyVCnpvjLt-RGriTESAN0iML9jSQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=35.176404,-78.701849&sspn=0.062369,0.049524&ie=UTF8&ll=35.60519,-78.5659&spn=0.027914,0.049524&t=h&z=14&layer=c&cbll=35.605224,-78.565925&panoid=rSLgtYjB-h5705AGClDHaA&cbp=11,347.94,,0,5)

[Rogercharger]

I hate im working! This is one fun day whether you are running or watching. If you do it once you will be hooked, no pun intended.

[Major Defect]

Yea, I hate you cant attend. That sucks so much.

[6+6 Stang]

ras..............tips, trac control on or off...avoid the wet burn out spot or not,,,rpms to drop hammer in 1st...also let me know if you want meet tuesday if get lights tomorrow?

[Rasmus]

TC off, go around the water box, spin the tires once to clean them, launch at idle to 1500rpm first to practice how to slip the clutch in order to get the good weight transfer to the back. If you rev it and just let go of the clutch, all you'll get is burnt tires and a shocked powertrain.

Tuesday I think I'll be attempting to repaint her chin spoiler -- if all goes well.

[6+6 Stang]

so basically take off like from a light when goofin off when law ain't around?

[6+6 Stang]

assume i should take my 40 # tool box out of trunk too

[Rasmus]

Yep, once you get that down, you can try launching at higher RPMs.

And yes, take everything out of the car that you don't need. 100lbs is 0.1 sec.

[blackstang]

I heard from Dean Lazzaro today and he is going to join us for the drag day and is bringing one of his drag cars. He is also going to treat everyone to Subway for lunch. So let me know how many are riding in each car so we can get an accurate head count for lunch. Thanks Dino!

[6+6 Stang]

me & the wife Denns

[07-TGGT]

Or you can just get to about 5500 rpm and dump, time slip is way over rated :jester:

TC off, go around the water box, spin the tires once to clean them, launch at idle to 1500rpm first to practice how to slip the clutch in order to get the good weight transfer to the back. If you rev it and just let go of the clutch, all you'll get is burnt tires and a shocked powertrain.

Tuesday I think I'll be attempting to repaint her chin spoiler -- if all goes well.

[MyLocalDJ]

Going to try and make it. Never have put this pony on the strip so this would be a newbie... I suspect this would be a lot different than the old school days where I didn't have to worry too much about traction between gears. So Ras... sounds like you are the old pro here. If I go through my gears fast, I will burn 2nd for a big part of it and possibly 3rd for a short burst depending on conditions. Do you sacrifice the shift slightly to drop the rpm to prevent breaking traction or do you just go for it?

[Major Defect]

Hey!! Im glad you are going!!

MUST BE AROUND THE FOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MyLocalDJ]

By the way, if we are planning on running, do we need to have any special safety equipment or clothing?

[Rasmus]

Victor, glad you've decided to take it to the track!

With a blower and street tires, launch at low-low RPM's. The track is (usually) well prepped with VHT, so you shouldn't have any problems keeping it floored through 2nd and 3rd shifting around 5800-6000rpm

No, you don't have to pass tech here. You just sign a waiver stating the track ain't liable, and you're good to go.

[jnatale3]

Weather looks good, 65 and sunny. I am going to try and make it out there. The automatic is ready for some more fun this year! Bottle is full of nitrous. :) On the previous posts, I only found the meeting plase at the Burger King at 40/42. What time are we meeting there? What time are we departing?

[blackstang]

Glad to hear you are joining us Joe. We will meet up at 10:30 and leave at 11, if that is okay with everyone. If you all want to leave earlier, that would be fine also. The track opens at noon.

Everyone who is going check the list and let me know if I missed you.

[jnatale3]

Glad to hear you are joining us Joe. We will meet up at 10:30 and leave at 11, if that is okay with everyone. If you all want to leave earlier, that would be fine also. The track opens at noon.

Everyone who is going check the list and let me know if I missed you.


Cool beans. :)

[Mystang10]

Please add Val to the list of attendees as she will be accompanying me.

[Ramathorn01]

I'll be coming to. Can't wait to get on the track again!!!!!

[blacklightning]

Have fun guys. I wish I could go, but I have church early on sunday and then my daughter is in a dance program that afternoon. Needless to say that after showing my face at the dance, I will be sporting the bike.

[blackstang]

Looks like 14 or so folks heading to the track tomorrow. See everyone at 10:30 at BK.

[07-TGGT]

Looks like I will be bringing Erin and Violet, I am sure to be in trouble by the ride home:jester:

[Rasmus]

I've heard back from WOT and some from SRUMC. There's also going to be a couple from HPJ. It sounds like there's going to be quite a few Mustangs tomorrow!

[blackstang]

Got 2 more for Chris for lunch...see everyone tomorrow

[jnatale3]

I'm still gonna try and make it out. Have a church obligation in the am, but if I do go, I will meet you all there about 1pm.

[6+6 Stang]

Wife not feeling well so i will be flying solo.....

[6+6 Stang]

There will be stills, hopefully a movie me beatin the 2010 SS Camaro, but I will share Chris taking me, this run I was 103.26 MPH 14.49 for me and 102.95 14.01 for chris, he beat me by .2742 sec.oh yes and Dino...thanks for lunch.

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/th_MVI_1100.jpg (http://s833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/?action=view&current=MVI_1100.flv)

[6+6 Stang]

That was fun today guys, picked up 3 time slips, thanks. running against that 600 horse ***** on first time really makes you feel like you are in an electric car. lol and while pulling out for the dayb had take one last.."Parting" shot...
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/IMG_1076.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/IMG_1078.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/IMG_1105.jpg

[blackstang]

Get the Butt Crack Spackle!!!!

On a more serious note, could you guys that ran email me your times and speeds. I will put them in the article on the home page.

Thanks and had a blast as usual.

[08SGT1234]

/\ :eek:

[SLOWBRA]

I had a blast cruising down and meeting you folks. Turned out to be a beautiful day for racing...not to mention the track was hooking GOOD! :). my best pass was a 12.17 @ 114.... my new personal best!

[6+6 Stang]

congrats, just so I can not feel like a total loser today, researched a little an here is what i found from experienced test drivers, so for a guy ain't tracked in 35 years, I'm happy today.

The six-speed manual, 3.45:1 geared 426 hp Camaro SS was the quickest car of the group by a wide margin, stomping 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and running through the 1/4-mile in 13.0 seconds at 111 mph.
The Mustang GT weighs 3500 pounds. That's about 400 pounds less than either the Camaro SS or Challenger R/T. So the relatively modest horsepower meant our Mustang could still hustle to 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and run through the 1/4-mile in 13.9 seconds at 102 mph. (me 14.3 103)
The 420 hp SRT8 manual we tested at the same time in Detroit hit 60 mph in 5.0-seconds flat and ran through the 1/4-mile in 13.3 at 107 mph.

[Rasmus]

No you did good, Jerry. I know some other people here with more mods on the same 3V as yours, and they didn't crack 13's on the first trip. Let's do another trip when I get my car back, and I'll guarantee you you'll break into the 13's easily.

All it takes is seat time, and getting to know your car.

[SLOWBRA]

Ras is on the money with that statement.. It takes patience and practice... and traction...

I'm going back soon as my friend and I have a grudge match with our daily drivers... 4dr daily drivers :)

[6+6 Stang]

sounds good, think ordering that shaft this week, might just have someone put in for me so don't take my timme up

[6+6 Stang]

12 sec....that's not your DD?

[6+6 Stang]

Would like to thank the Knowlton's for the following pics...

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/DSC_0023.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/DSC_0024.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/DSC_0025.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/DSC_0026.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/DSC_0027.jpg

[07-TGGT]

Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry Jerry

Camaro killer!

[6+6 Stang]

lol, hey i gave you props and a vid beatin me

[07-TGGT]

Enjoyed the day, even Erin had a good time :jester:
She was talking about running her old SHO on the way home, good thing we don't still have it.

Oh yeah, I still can't drive but it's fun trying

[761.2MPH]

Glad to hear you guys and gals had a great time today. The weather was great!

[MyLocalDJ]

Embarrasing as these numbers are, here you go:

Virgin pass
Reaction: 1.4802
60 ft: 2.1732
1/8 Mile ET: 8.8232
1/8 Mile MPH: 84.33
1/4 Mile ET: 13.4169
1/4 MPH: 107.32

2nd Pass
Reaction: 1.6532
60 ft: 2.1429
1/8 Mile ET: 8.7078
1/8 Mile MPH: 85.05
1/4 Mile ET: 13.2810
1/4 MPH: 107.32

Had fun though and can no longer say I am a Virgin!

[MyLocalDJ]

Hope someone posts up more pictures...

[BLUEPSTU]

Good time Shawn! What tires were you running?

I had a blast cruising down and meeting you folks. Turned out to be a beautiful day for racing...not to mention the track was hooking GOOD! :). my best pass was a 12.17 @ 114.... my new personal best!

[blackstang]

I'll put up pics on the new web page when I get the story written. Probably tomorrow.

[SLOWBRA]

Hope someone posts up more pictures...

Yes!! I love pics.. exp. of my car.

Good time Shawn! What tires were you running?

Nitto 555 RII's :)

[6+6 Stang]

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/IMG_1078-1.jpg

[6+6 Stang]

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/GTJT2010/IMG_1076-1.jpg

[Rasmus]

Pics are up: http://galleries.kontrakarma.net/mustangs/hcmc_drag_day_03072010/

[MyLocalDJ]

Nice job on the pics Ras!!!

[07-TGGT]

Thanks Raz, looks like I missed the 3 wheeler?

[SLOWBRA]

Excellent pictures as always RAS!!

[blackstang]

Yes!! I love pics.. exp. of my car.

Here ya go!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4420616101
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4420615871
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4420615393
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4420615639
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4420616101

[SLOWBRA]

Thanks for the pics Dennis. I had a pleasure meeting you and your wife..

Now if I can just figure out how to download the pics RAS posted I will be set :)

[6+6 Stang]

Ras has to make them available to us, watermark and all that stuff lol

[SLOWBRA]

That makes sense to me.. I love the action shots. Hopefully RAS can make it down for the daily driver battle I am getting into with a buddy.. I have a feeling I will lose to the new SHO he got.

[6+6 Stang]

Your car is a daily driver, that thing too wild to drive daily, you sure your drive to work all time lol....I would love to have one...

[SLOWBRA]

LOL.. My Cobra is far from a DD.. It sits in the garage and only comes out on nice days.. It's afraid of the rain and cold weather.

[6+6 Stang]

how much can you pick up one of those with not a bunch miles and nice and fast? what year is that?

[6+6 Stang]

hey found a '95 drag car.....in NC

Miles:86,000 MilesPrice:$12,500S Color:WhiteInterior Color:Black LeatherDoors:2Fuel Type:GasolineEngine:302Transmission:ManualTop Speed:???Horsepower:650

[MyLocalDJ]

Hey Dennis, did you happen to get any pics of the Foose?

[blackstang]

Hey Dennis, did you happen to get any pics of the Foose?

I certainly did, hope you like them

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4423095227
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4423859956
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4423095227
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4423094475
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35482746@N03/4423859204

[MyLocalDJ]

Thank you... yes, I do like them.

[Major Defect]

Must ride in the Foose!!!!

[6+6 Stang]

I just discovered something that may have affected my time at track, I was in the sport mode which I thought was the traction control disable allowed wheel spin, which would explain my weak burn out Ryan filmed at fastlane, instead of tapping the button twice w./ brakes applied and no gas you have to hold down brake and button for 5 secs. see then insrtuctions below, cause sport mode keeps everything on which applies brakes and control throttle.
Control
switch
pressed twice
rapidly,
brakes applied
and no
throttle apply
Sport Mode
(if equipped) On
ADVANCE
TRAC
SPORT
MODE
Enabled
Enabled
Control
switch
pressed and
held for more
than five seconds,
vehicle
speed =
0 mph
(0 km/h),
brakes applied
Advance-
Trac Disabled
On ADVANCE
TRAC OFF
Disabled
Disabled