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Old May 14, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Anyone take their truck to the races? I went to the races today in town and watched a few runs, there was a duramax, he ran a 13sec.
It got me to thinking, the GF's dad is coming up next month (he races a 67' chevy 2/nova) and was thinking I might enter in the street class!

Have any you guys gave er a run before? Tips,tricks, warning..etc?!?
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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I don't race, but I'm pretty sure you want to do a 4x4 boosted launch.

Maybe take the spare tire out.
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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If you wait until the light turns green to go you are late.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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If you wait until the light turns green to go you are late.
Its a fine line!


4x4 is a def!
My truck is stock besides the spartan/dpf/cat delete...I thinking the 250 tune or 275.....I dont need to be breakin' *****!

Im not really concerned about shedding as much weight as possible, its more for fun than acheiving best time possible.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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Go and have fun because that is what racing is all about. After awhile you will you will learn what works best for you and your vehicle.
 
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1/4 tank of fuel or less when dragging.

Sam
 
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