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noisemker · 06-26-2010, 02:15 PM

So I hit the track for the first time ever last night. To start off I had a lot of fun and it was really exciting but I was pretty disappointed to only get in 2 runs because it was so busy. My first run I drove past the staging lights

but I didnt go to far past and just reversed back. First run 15.283@92.74, second run 15.421@92.21

. I was hoping for 14.2-14.5.

Now I know there was a lot of variables because I had to drive a hour to get to the track and I had also been driving all day so I'm pretty sure my air sensor was heat soaked plus it was so busy I didnt have time to cool down the engne. The other thing was I had talked to about 4-5 people that were ttelling me there times were slower than they should be and that "the track was slow", which I have no clue what that means.

Anyways that was my first track experience. Also I have Airaids V2 intake and Solo catback.

97one · 06-26-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by noisemker

So I hit the track for the first time ever last night. To start off I had a lot of fun and it was really exciting but I was pretty disappointed to only get in 2 runs because it was so busy. My first run I drove pst the staging lights

but I didt go to far past. First run 15.283@92.74, second run15.421@92.21

. I was hoping for 14.2-14.5

The other thing was I had talked to about 4-5 people that were ttelling me there times were slower than they should be and that "the track was slow", which I have no clue what that means.

Anyways that was my first tack experience. Also I have Airaids V2 intake and solo catback.

The difference in DA (Density Altitude) makes a VAST difference in your times.

What was the track elevation? Temp? Humidity? Barometer reading ? With those 4 answers you can find out what the DA was .............

noisemker · 06-26-2010, 02:33 PM

Its was about 73 degrees f out. I just check the elevation on http://www.earthtools.org/ and it says im 720 ft. The other 2 im not sure of.

devildoc · 06-26-2010, 04:51 PM

What time did you do the two races at and at what 1/4mi strip?

Cro · 06-26-2010, 05:04 PM

I'm not tryin to jack the thread, but what do you look for when you are lookin for a good DA? There is an 1/8 mile track close to me thats at like 430 ft, and was just wonderin what kind of other things to look for.

gameovergt · 06-26-2010, 05:16 PM

its a humbling experience. Practice, practice, practice.

97one · 06-26-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cro

I'm not tryin to jack the thread, but what do you look for when you are lookin for a good DA? There is an 1/8 mile track close to me thats at like 430 ft, and was just wonderin what kind of other things to look for.

Low Temp. & Humidity The lower the better

Plus High Barometric pressure (like over 30.00") the higher the better

devildoc · 06-26-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 97one

Low Temp. & Humidity The lower the better

Plus High Barometric pressure (like over 30.00") the higher the better

+1

speedster · 06-26-2010, 06:08 PM

You can use this to figure out your density altitude:

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-...calculator.php

Obviously it is not every track but if yours is not on there, try to locate the closest one and punch in the data. You can also punch in the parameters for your track (if you know them for the time you were racing) and calculate it.

scrming · 06-26-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemker

So I hit the track for the first time ever last night. To start off I had a lot of fun and it was really exciting but I was pretty disappointed to only get in 2 runs because it was so busy. My first run I drove past the staging lights

but I didnt go to far past and just reversed back. First run 15.283@92.74, second run 15.421@92.21

. I was hoping for 14.2-14.5.

Now I know there was a lot of variables because I had to drive a hour to get to the track and I had also been driving all day so I'm pretty sure my air sensor was heat soaked plus it was so busy I didnt have time to cool down the engne. The other thing was I had talked to about 4-5 people that were ttelling me there times were slower than they should be and that "the track was slow", which I have no clue what that means.

Anyways that was my first track experience. Also I have Airaids V2 intake and Solo catback.

Can you post your slip?

lostnight · 06-26-2010, 06:16 PM

Do you have an automatic? What were your launch rpms? Were you laying a lot of rubber, or launching softly? I think you should get into the 14s with that car, no doubt.

97one · 06-26-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemker

Its was about 73 degrees f out. I just check the elevation on http://www.earthtools.org/ and it says im 720 ft. The other 2 im not sure of.

Where was the track located & What is the name of the track ?
About what time last night did you do your runs ?

Cro · 06-26-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedster

You can use this to figure out your density altitude:

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-...calculator.php

Obviously it is not every track but if yours is not on there, try to locate the closest one and punch in the data. You can also punch in the parameters for your track (if you know them for the time you were racing) and calculate it.

Wow that calculator is awesome, it even has the 1/8 mile track around me is on there. So 1 more question, so when someone has their corrected track time, it is basicly the time they ran with the DA calculated in? Sorry for the noob questions but i'm new to the who drag thing, I mean I know some but never really got that technical

noisemker · 06-26-2010, 07:22 PM

I'll post my slips when I get home I did my runs between 8-9 and it's was at Cayuga speedway but it might be the Toronto speedway on that link that was posted

06-26-2010, 02:15 PM	#1
noisemker Drives: RY 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls ONT. Posts: 457	Disappointed in my 1/4 mile times So I hit the track for the first time ever last night. To start off I had a lot of fun and it was really exciting but I was pretty disappointed to only get in 2 runs because it was so busy. My first run I drove past the staging lights but I didnt go to far past and just reversed back. First run 15.283@92.74, second run 15.421@92.21 . I was hoping for 14.2-14.5. Now I know there was a lot of variables because I had to drive a hour to get to the track and I had also been driving all day so I'm pretty sure my air sensor was heat soaked plus it was so busy I didnt have time to cool down the engne. The other thing was I had talked to about 4-5 people that were ttelling me there times were slower than they should be and that "the track was slow", which I have no clue what that means. Anyways that was my first track experience. Also I have Airaids V2 intake and Solo catback. __________________ Airaid Intake And Solo CatBack Solo Highflow Cats Last edited by noisemker; 06-26-2010 at 02:26 PM.

06-26-2010, 02:33 PM	#3
noisemker Drives: RY 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls ONT. Posts: 457	Its was about 73 degrees f out. I just check the elevation on http://www.earthtools.org/ and it says im 720 ft. The other 2 im not sure of. __________________ Airaid Intake And Solo CatBack Solo Highflow Cats Last edited by noisemker; 06-26-2010 at 02:47 PM.

06-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#4
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	What time did you do the two races at and at what 1/4mi strip? __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

06-26-2010, 05:16 PM	#6
gameovergt G@M30v3RgT Drives: 2016 Mustang GT 5.0 DIB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 213	its a humbling experience. Practice, practice, practice. __________________ 2016 Ford Mustang Base 5.0 GT DIBM/Black Accent Package(AUTO) (STOCK).

06-26-2010, 06:08 PM	#9
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	You can use this to figure out your density altitude: http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-...calculator.php Obviously it is not every track but if yours is not on there, try to locate the closest one and punch in the data. You can also punch in the parameters for your track (if you know them for the time you were racing) and calculate it. __________________

06-26-2010, 05:04 PM	#5
Cro Drives: Raincheck on that one Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Princeton, IN Posts: 141	I'm not tryin to jack the thread, but what do you look for when you are lookin for a good DA? There is an 1/8 mile track close to me thats at like 430 ft, and was just wonderin what kind of other things to look for.

06-26-2010, 06:16 PM	#11
lostnight Drives: 2011 Mustang 3.7 auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 33	Do you have an automatic? What were your launch rpms? Were you laying a lot of rubber, or launching softly? I think you should get into the 14s with that car, no doubt. __________________ -2011 Mustang V6 automatic, 3.31, Grabber Blue, stock, my best 0-60: 5.46, my best 1/4: 14.23@100.06 mph - (bought april 2005, traded in June 2010) 2005 Mustang V6 automatic, Screaming Yellow, MRT axle back exhaust, my best 0-60: 6.9, my best 1/4: 15.4@90mph

06-26-2010, 07:22 PM	#14
noisemker Drives: RY 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls ONT. Posts: 457	I'll post my slips when I get home I did my runs between 8-9 and it's was at Cayuga speedway but it might be the Toronto speedway on that link that was posted __________________ Airaid Intake And Solo CatBack Solo Highflow Cats

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