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bigblockbob427 · 01-30-2012, 01:47 AM

Do you run your number or do you hold & how much?

Rockit_z28 · 01-30-2012, 05:57 AM

This depends on a couple of factors: track conditions, rules, the tree, and the rest of the field.

I might hold a couple of hundreths to a tenth just because I am not consistent with my launch every time. I know the car will run a 12.0 index and faster if I nail the launch. With a more consistent launch, I would be less likely to "sandbag" a little.

It is part of bracket racing and I have seen guys do as much as 5 tenths to a second.

For me, I just need to improve my consistency as a driver.

Nmbr1gmfan · 01-30-2012, 07:34 AM

The car has to be reliable and able to be atleast predictable. You have to change up your game weekly so nobody knows what your doing pass to pass.

ParisTNDude · 01-30-2012, 07:48 AM

My car is very consistent. The only variation comes at the end of the day when temperatures drop and breakout is very possible. I hold 1/10th and trust me, you won't be able to hit the brakes and win against my Camaro....lol. I was the runner up at the first Holley LS Fest at Beech Bend and should have won it, but fell asleep on the lights...still won $250 and a bunch of vendor prizes. Won $75 in the second Holley LS Fest last year, but that was running "Index" and I won't do that again.

SC2150 · 01-30-2012, 08:13 AM

Always hold.....lift at the MPH cone to run the dial but always have that few hun if needed at the stripe.

bigblockbob427 · 01-30-2012, 07:59 PM

Letting off at the mph cone seems a good idea that I will try. I normally hit the tree hard & dail my number. There are a lot of baggers here. It is hard to beat a .007 package.

Padre · 01-30-2012, 08:31 PM

I only bracket race when I want some more runs after T&T.

However, my car is coming together nicely now, and recently I have done 7 straight runs within <0.01ET and <0.5mph difference.

Last time I bracketed, I hit my bracket within 0.002ET. But what I had done was planned in a reaction time of 0.1 and I nailed it. Next time, I broke out because it was end of the day, cooler, lighter. But still I was happy with the first run.

So my question to the experts: do I basically dial in the time I've been riunning all day and add my expected reaction time?

Basically, I know I'm not going to hit a .001 RT, but I know I can hit an ~0.1. This way I relax at the line and don't redlight.

Anyway, if I can learn the art of Bracket Racing, I might be taking on some of those classes at the LSX Shootouts this year.

Padre

Jchaluja · 01-31-2012, 12:30 PM

Padre: Do you have a cage?

Padre · 01-31-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jchaluja

Padre: Do you have a cage?

Not yet. I do plan on running some sanctioned events this year, so it's being planned.

Padre

Swacer · 01-31-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I hold 1/10th and trust me, you won't be able to hit the brakes and win against my Camaro....lol. .

I know its not fair...but I betcha I can with my rail coming after you at 180 mph :-)

ParisTNDude · 01-31-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

I know its not fair...but I betcha I can with my rail coming after you at 180 mph :-)

Lol...you're probably right. I was runner up at Holley LS Fest year before last and there was a young guy with .007 reaction times the whole day according to the timing booth and I ran him in the finals. His reaction time was .339, but my usual .170 was a .400...geesh, I could have kicked myself. I won $250 for runner up anyway!

caverman · 02-01-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

Lol...you're probably right. I was runner up at Holley LS Fest year before last and there was a young guy with .007 reaction times the whole day according to the timing booth and I ran him in the finals. His reaction time was .339, but my usual .170 was a .400...geesh, I could have kicked myself. I won $250 for runner up anyway!

It's not always about the reaction time...your car has to run the number you post as well (or damn close). Although, RT makes a big difference.

There are so many mind games to play when it comes to bracket racing.

I've always felt you need 3 things to win at bracket racing:
Your car has to be on
You have to be on
And you have to have some Luck

Years ago my brother ended up winning Track Champion at Texas Motorplex. He had a street '65 Nova with a mild 350 and 150 shot of juice. His method was to sandbag, cut a good light, and use the nitrous to give him just the edge if he needed to cross the line in front of the other guy. That was back before crossover/delay boxes were the norm though. It worked for him.

Rockit_z28 · 02-02-2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I hold 1/10th and trust me, you won't be able to hit the brakes and win against my Camaro....lol.

That is a bold statement to be making on this site. Look forward to seeing you there.

01-30-2012, 01:47 AM	#1
bigblockbob427 Drives: 67 SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 11 View My Garage	Any Bracket Racers Do you run your number or do you hold & how much?

01-30-2012, 05:57 AM	#2
Rockit_z28 www.1baddogracing.com Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indian Land, SC Posts: 998 View My Garage	This depends on a couple of factors: track conditions, rules, the tree, and the rest of the field. I might hold a couple of hundreths to a tenth just because I am not consistent with my launch every time. I know the car will run a 12.0 index and faster if I nail the launch. With a more consistent launch, I would be less likely to "sandbag" a little. It is part of bracket racing and I have seen guys do as much as 5 tenths to a second. For me, I just need to improve my consistency as a driver. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metalllic (bolt-ons) 2020 Camaro 2SS/RS Satin Steel Metallic - Shock and Steel Edition 1 of 98 - A10 (bolt-ons) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM - 1,023 RWHP 813RWTQ (Previous Paxton Record Holder: 9.82@139) Built and Tuned by Heintz Racing Go: DSS 9", RPM Trans TH400, Carlyle Racing 15" Conversion, ECS Vortech YSI-B, Fore Fuel System, ID1700, Gall Racing 427 C.I LSX, Mast 285CC Heads, HR Custom Cam Show: Custom Painted Stripes/Badges (Orange Pearl over White), Z/TA Spoiler, VFN Hood, Weld Wheels http://www.HeintzRacing.com http://www.youtube.com/user/1baddogracing

01-30-2012, 07:34 AM	#3
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01-30-2012, 07:48 AM	#4
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	My car is very consistent. The only variation comes at the end of the day when temperatures drop and breakout is very possible. I hold 1/10th and trust me, you won't be able to hit the brakes and win against my Camaro....lol. I was the runner up at the first Holley LS Fest at Beech Bend and should have won it, but fell asleep on the lights...still won $250 and a bunch of vendor prizes. Won $75 in the second Holley LS Fest last year, but that was running "Index" and I won't do that again. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

01-30-2012, 08:31 PM	#7
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	I only bracket race when I want some more runs after T&T. However, my car is coming together nicely now, and recently I have done 7 straight runs within <0.01ET and <0.5mph difference. Last time I bracketed, I hit my bracket within 0.002ET. But what I had done was planned in a reaction time of 0.1 and I nailed it. Next time, I broke out because it was end of the day, cooler, lighter. But still I was happy with the first run. So my question to the experts: do I basically dial in the time I've been riunning all day and add my expected reaction time? Basically, I know I'm not going to hit a .001 RT, but I know I can hit an ~0.1. This way I relax at the line and don't redlight. Anyway, if I can learn the art of Bracket Racing, I might be taking on some of those classes at the LSX Shootouts this year. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-30-2012, 08:13 AM	#5
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Always hold.....lift at the MPH cone to run the dial but always have that few hun if needed at the stripe.

01-30-2012, 07:59 PM	#6
bigblockbob427 Drives: 67 SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 11 View My Garage	Letting off at the mph cone seems a good idea that I will try. I normally hit the tree hard & dail my number. There are a lot of baggers here. It is hard to beat a .007 package.

01-31-2012, 12:30 PM	#8
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	Padre: Do you have a cage?

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