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Dropspeed · 09-04-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

Matt....
You are the ....BEST Instructor...

I need ....
....to get 8 seconds better....

That's my GOAL!!!!

Just some random

Thanks Becky! I like having student that listens

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*mlee* · 09-04-2013, 08:28 PM

Nice pics there Becky.. I like the dual use of the trailer for seating.

If it were here in TX a nice window AC would be appropriate.

Dropspeed · 09-05-2013, 08:09 AM

Two more pictures to add

LRJet35 · 09-05-2013, 08:32 AM

What app is that for your timing?

Dropspeed · 09-05-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LRJet35

What app is that for your timing?

Harry's Lap timer......I just use the Rookie Edition which was about $10.00

-Matt

gajagfan · 09-05-2013, 09:24 AM

This is probably a dumb question for you seasoned road race guys, but why drive with the windows down? Is it a rule or a preference. When we drag raced the 1969, windows were always up. Why the deference?

hcsi99 · 09-05-2013, 09:45 AM

Matt I might have missed this in your previous post, but what are you using for seat belts/harnesses?

LRJet35 · 09-07-2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dropspeed

Harry's Lap timer......I just use the Rookie Edition which was about $10.00

-Matt

Cool thanks

LRJet35 · 09-07-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

This is probably a dumb question for you seasoned road race guys, but why drive with the windows down? Is it a rule or a preference. When we drag raced the 1969, windows were always up. Why the deference?

It's a rule at every track day I've been to. It's a safety consideration along with having to wear long pants etc. Makes it easier to get out in the event of an accident.

Synner · 09-07-2013, 02:05 PM

Mandatory for the track's liability insurance usually as well. Raining or not they have to stay down.

Dropspeed · 09-07-2013, 02:28 PM

I either didn't hit submit or my posts dissapeared. BUT

Windows down is a rule so they can get to you if there is an incident. "Real" race cars use window nets. In drag racing the biggest chance for a failure and then flying parts is at the launch when you are side by side. I assume the glass will deflect or and least slow down the projectile???

I run the stock seat and belt right now with a heavy left foot on the dead pedal. I will not run a harness without a rollbar but that is just from seeing too many on track incidents. A good seat will work just as well as harness in a street car application.

Matt

immaculate chaos · 09-07-2013, 05:49 PM

Yeah it was weird because I saw your posts and then they were gone.

Dropspeed · 09-07-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by immaculate chaos

Yeah it was weird because I saw your posts and then they were gone.

Ok good because I was thinking I was going nuts.

willc1980 · 09-07-2013, 08:39 PM

2 days till my first track day, cant wait, BeckyD is supposed to be there as well, love seeing these updates Matt

09-04-2013, 08:28 PM	#16
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Nice pics there Becky.. I like the dual use of the trailer for seating. If it were here in TX a nice window AC would be appropriate. __________________

09-05-2013, 08:09 AM	#17
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	Two more pictures to add Attached Images __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

09-07-2013, 02:28 PM	#25
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I either didn't hit submit or my posts dissapeared. BUT Windows down is a rule so they can get to you if there is an incident. "Real" race cars use window nets. In drag racing the biggest chance for a failure and then flying parts is at the launch when you are side by side. I assume the glass will deflect or and least slow down the projectile??? I run the stock seat and belt right now with a heavy left foot on the dead pedal. I will not run a harness without a rollbar but that is just from seeing too many on track incidents. A good seat will work just as well as harness in a street car application. Matt __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

09-05-2013, 08:32 AM	#18
LRJet35 Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 251	What app is that for your timing?

09-05-2013, 09:24 AM	#20
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	This is probably a dumb question for you seasoned road race guys, but why drive with the windows down? Is it a rule or a preference. When we drag raced the 1969, windows were always up. Why the deference?

09-05-2013, 09:45 AM	#21
hcsi99 Cadillac Service Manager Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS, 1LE, NPP, RECAROS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 672 View My Garage	Matt I might have missed this in your previous post, but what are you using for seat belts/harnesses?

09-07-2013, 02:05 PM	#24
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	Mandatory for the track's liability insurance usually as well. Raining or not they have to stay down.

09-07-2013, 05:49 PM	#26
immaculate chaos Chasing the horizon Drives: 2013 Freightliner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 44	Yeah it was weird because I saw your posts and then they were gone.

09-07-2013, 08:39 PM	#28
willc1980 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyandotte, MI Posts: 157	2 days till my first track day, cant wait, BeckyD is supposed to be there as well, love seeing these updates Matt