My best 1/4 run was my
first run:
Drag strip times
I've only been once so far. Here are my numbers. I wasn't real happy with them, but I think I can do better. Ok, it was a hot humid day and traction wasn't too good but here are the numbers...
September 7th 2001, Mt. Parkway Motor-Plex, Clay City, KY (606) 663-2344
| Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | |
| Reaction (sec) | 0.805 | 1.016 | 0.971 | 0.871 | 1.197 |
| 60ft (sec) | 2.303 | 2.319 | 2.210 | 2.366 | 2.252 |
| 330ft (sec) | 6.181 | 6.282 | 6.073 | 6.332 | 6.103 |
| 1/8 mi (sec) | 9.374 | 9.501 | 9.252 | 9.583 | 9.278 |
| 1/8 mi (mph) | 77.893 | 77.410 | 78.057 | 76.638 | 78.030 |
| 1/4 mi (sec) | 14.441 | 14.685 | 14.329 | 14.735 | 14.344 |
| 1/4 mi (mph) | 97.974 | 96.633 | 98.134 | 96.732 | 97.743 |
My friend Mike Shepherd took some videos of the runs. Check them out on my Pics and Movies page!
10/2/01 - The weather has recently dropped about 20-25 degrees F since the drag strip day and my car definitely feels faster. I have a couple projects to work on with the car including an exhaust leak fix (at the manifold) and a EGT gauge install. Once they are complete, I'm planning on another trip to the strip. Hope nothing breaks!
10/24/03 - TWO YEARS LATER... I finally make it back out to the drag strip for my 2nd time. Much cooler day than the previous trip. I brought my autocross tires to help hook up, but got a LOT of wheel hop...
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My best 1/4 run was my
first run: |
Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | |
| Reaction (sec) | 0.586 | 0.328 | 0.590 | 0.239 | |
| 60ft (sec) | 2.105 | ?.??? | 2.133 | 2.289 | |
| 330ft (sec) | 5.801 | 5.907 | 5.892 | 5.993 | |
| 1/8 mi (sec) | 8.830 | 8.946 | 8.946 | 9.047 | |
| 1/8 mi (mph) | 82.470 | 80.139 | 81.323 | 81.756 | |
| 1/4 mi (sec) | 13.700 | 13.828 | 13.853 | 13.972 | |
| 1/4 mi (mph) | 100.053 | 100.812 | 99.177 | 99.089 |
On 4/27/07 - Four years since the last trip, I went out for a short trip to Clay City. I'm running a little more boost now (15-16psi) and a good dose of Torco fuel additive/octane booster. I ran a few times but here is my best. Notice that the 1/4 ET is about the same as before, but the1/4 mi mph is about 5mph more. Also take a look at my 60 ft time. Whoa, not too good. I am hoping to see under 13.5 if I can ever launch just right and hook up. I think it is doable if I practice.
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My best 1/4 run was my first run: |
Run 1 | ||||
| Reaction (sec) | 0.989 | ||||
| 60ft (sec) | 2.3 | ||||
| 330ft (sec) | 6.027 | ||||
| 1/8 mi (sec) | 9.038 | ||||
| 1/8 mi (mph) | 79.797 | ||||
| 1/4 mi (sec) | 13.795 | ||||
| 1/4 mi (mph) | 104.537 |