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Nitrosniffer · 07-04-2010, 05:30 PM

This summer, I'm probably going to head out to Mission Raceway with my 2SS/M6

Now, I have raced in the past (a full season in 1997), but I have never raced a manual transmission. Reading through the forums, it seems that there are as many different ways to launch the 2010 Camaro as there are racetracks.
I know that Mission is a notoriously "sticky" track - I remember at the Division 6 finals there were lots of people dropping driveshafts on the track because their cars were grabbing the track so hard.
So, I call upon those who are more experienced with our home track - what have you found is the best RPM/Clutch technique for launching at MRP?

Merc · 07-04-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrosniffer

This summer, I'm probably going to head out to Mission Raceway with my 2SS/M6

Now, I have raced in the past (a full season in 1997), but I have never raced a manual transmission. Reading through the forums, it seems that there are as many different ways to launch the 2010 Camaro as there are racetracks.
I know that Mission is a notoriously "sticky" track - I remember at the Division 6 finals there were lots of people dropping driveshafts on the track because their cars were grabbing the track so hard.
So, I call upon those who are more experienced with our home track - what have you found is the best RPM/Clutch technique for launching at MRP?

Between 3500 and 4000 and slide the clutch a bit. I have several sub 2 second 60' and 12 second time slips with my Pumpkin. Just ran 12.35 last Friday.

Merc · 07-04-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrosniffer

This summer, I'm probably going to head out to Mission Raceway with my 2SS/M6

Now, I have raced in the past (a full season in 1997), but I have never raced a manual transmission. Reading through the forums, it seems that there are as many different ways to launch the 2010 Camaro as there are racetracks.
I know that Mission is a notoriously "sticky" track - I remember at the Division 6 finals there were lots of people dropping driveshafts on the track because their cars were grabbing the track so hard.
So, I call upon those who are more experienced with our home track - what have you found is the best RPM/Clutch technique for launching at MRP?

July 16th would be a good time to start as a few of will
be out there.

Nitrosniffer · 07-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Yeah, I'm seriously considering Jul 16 - just gotta see how it will fly to say "Sorry, honey, I know I missed your sister's wedding, and I know I will be missing your family reunion in August, but I want to go drag racing instead of going to a family BBQ..."
There is a chance I may end up single after that one...

Merc · 07-04-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrosniffer

Yeah, I'm seriously considering Jul 16 - just gotta see how it will fly to say "Sorry, honey, I know I missed your sister's wedding, and I know I will be missing your family reunion in August, but I want to go drag racing instead of going to a family BBQ..."
There is a chance I may end up single after that one...

They only stay mad for a while then they get over it.

Nitrosniffer · 07-04-2010, 06:39 PM

Like when I told her that I think I might love my car more than I love her? :P

Merc · 07-04-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrosniffer

Like when I told her that I think I might love my car more than I love her? :P

Don't recomend that statement, even if she accusses of that.

Heliwrench · 07-04-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrosniffer

Yeah, I'm seriously considering Jul 16 - just gotta see how it will fly to say "Sorry, honey, I know I missed your sister's wedding, and I know I will be missing your family reunion in August, but I want to go drag racing instead of going to a family BBQ..."
There is a chance I may end up single after that one...

Correction... "I will be late for the family bbq"

Nitrosniffer · 07-04-2010, 07:29 PM

On Vancouver Island... I don't think Saturday still qualifies as late...

Merc · 07-04-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Heliwrench

Correction... "I will be late for the family bbq"

I see your in the house. Video is cool. Still have not decided over the youtube thing. Going to watch it on the big plasma after work.

Merc · 07-04-2010, 07:37 PM

Looks like I can list my 1/8 mile times for off the slip for the 1/8 mile fast list. Put's me #3.

Merc · 07-04-2010, 07:40 PM

Looks like my stang Buddy is cranked up.

Heliwrench · 07-05-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Looks like my stang Buddy is cranked up.

hahaha

07-04-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
Nitrosniffer 40 Years Later Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro w/ RS - CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC, CANADA Posts: 70	BC/Lower Mainland Racers - Launching at Mission Raceway This summer, I'm probably going to head out to Mission Raceway with my 2SS/M6 Now, I have raced in the past (a full season in 1997), but I have never raced a manual transmission. Reading through the forums, it seems that there are as many different ways to launch the 2010 Camaro as there are racetracks. I know that Mission is a notoriously "sticky" track - I remember at the Division 6 finals there were lots of people dropping driveshafts on the track because their cars were grabbing the track so hard. So, I call upon those who are more experienced with our home track - what have you found is the best RPM/Clutch technique for launching at MRP?

07-04-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
Nitrosniffer 40 Years Later Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro w/ RS - CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC, CANADA Posts: 70	Yeah, I'm seriously considering Jul 16 - just gotta see how it will fly to say "Sorry, honey, I know I missed your sister's wedding, and I know I will be missing your family reunion in August, but I want to go drag racing instead of going to a family BBQ..." There is a chance I may end up single after that one...

07-04-2010, 06:39 PM	#6
Nitrosniffer 40 Years Later Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro w/ RS - CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC, CANADA Posts: 70	Like when I told her that I think I might love my car more than I love her? :P

07-04-2010, 07:29 PM	#9
Nitrosniffer 40 Years Later Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro w/ RS - CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC, CANADA Posts: 70	On Vancouver Island... I don't think Saturday still qualifies as late...

07-04-2010, 07:37 PM	#11
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Looks like I can list my 1/8 mile times for off the slip for the 1/8 mile fast list. Put's me #3.

07-04-2010, 07:40 PM	#12
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Looks like my stang Buddy is cranked up.