[01Night gsr]

Im taking my gsr w/ just cai to the track next week for the first time,(pretty nervous) and someone told me to go on the second yellow, and someone else tole me to go on the third yellow...I would think the 2nd yellow would disqualify..no? Any tips, suggestions are welcome..thanks..

 

[Spoon92]

I'd go as soon as the 3rd yellow lights up. I cut a .501 one time like that. I swear a .501 feels like a red light. The only thing that kept me from givin up was when I went past the tree, I got a quick glimpse of the green lit. Awesome feeling. Good luck

 

[SonicBlueTeg]

which track are u going to? soon as u see the third yellow pop the clutch.. if its ur first time at the track.. dont worry about reaction time this isn't competition bracket racing.. i'd only worry about getting good times.. launch at 4700-5000rpms.. not sure what u should set ur tire pressure at on stock rims..

he he.. i did a p-brake drift at the 15mph turn the other day.. it was really loud..

 

[01Night gsr]

SonicBlueTeg, I'm going to Carlsbad next saturday, with my friend and his prelude and this other guy that has a 12 second lightning..I heard Carlsbad has the second best track times after bakersfield for Ca, but the return track is pretty crappy..I'm pretty nervouse since its my first time and all, but im looking forward to it..It should be really fun..

 

[01Night gsr]

Wait...You did a p-brake drift at the Parks rd turn? or the Sunny Ridge turn??...which ever it is, you're crazy..hehe

 

[outrage78]

second light.... i was running the 8th at mooresville and after many mistakes learned to drop the clutch @ 5000 rpms and i have been nailing good speeds and reaction times since....

 

[SonicBlueTeg]

carlsbad.. ick.. dirt off roading.. but i guess its okay if u wanna time ur car. autox looks like fun too(kinda flat).. but i'm sure its not as fun as road course racing.. ::drool:: laguna seca..

copycat turn

 

[nospeedlimit143]

definitely 3rd light. you go sooner you will risk redlighting... any later and you'll be staring at the other dude's taillights all the way down the track.

 

[00TypeR]

go on the third. i've had very good luck with the third.

 

[01Night gsr]

Thanks guys...I'm also going to lacr tomorrow and carlsbad on saturday, so i'll let you guys know how it all went...I dont expect great e/t's at lacr though..

 

[DefiantGSR]

in between the second goes off and the third coming on

 

[Silverbullet]

There's a great article in the latest issue of Sport Compact Car. It talks about this exact topic. Tips for the drag strip. It talks about The lights and how to get a half second start...

 

[Strider7slvrGSR]

I drop the hammer when I see the 3rd yellow lighting up. My best r/t so far is a .505 ... but I'm working on that!