TUNERFEST SHOOTOUT /// DRAG+DRIFT+DYNO+SHOW /// JULY 22ND

[SpoolBus]

^^^ LOLz those things were flat! Very nice ride BTW.

What kind of times do you run elsewhere? I watched you crack into the 12's before sunset.

Hey thanks...my best time was a 12.6@114
Everywhere else I run worse...but this was my 1st time running with Trac Tech 118 leaded...big difference

[The Ren]

I was trying to find a pic of my car with the hood open.. no one has one.. and my idiot self didnt bring my camera..

[Jaimecbr900]

It was fun, just wished they ran the track part better (Commerce folks). I only got to run once. Why do they shut down the lanes that are full of people while the drifting was going on? That is my only complaint really. It would of been better for me had I gotten a few more runs in. Next time I guess.

[EvasiveEF9]

Jaime, my guess on the track shutting down is that I think that track runs by...what organization is it, NHRA regulations (I think) and they're rules say that drag racing is 100% traction...when it's wet, you can't get your full potential and so therefore it's unsafe. Basically, when water touches the track, they shut it down (except the burnout area). Just like they have that rule that there MUST be an ambulance present at all times during runs. Drifting, however, doesn't follow those rules. They've got their own set. That, and the whole point is to make your car slide while drifting...

Also, I can't blame them. "TunerFest" is bound to pull in some younger and/or unexperienced drivers that a normal night of drag wouldn't. I'd prefer them to shut down the track then see cars getting away from the unexperienced crowd.

[Jaimecbr900]

^^^ You're right, except I was fussing about them shutting down the track when it WASN'T raining.

We had 3-4 lanes full, almost to the back of cars, and they just stopped running. Noone broke down or rain, just stopped while the drift demo was on. When that got over, they started running the cars again.

I understand the young bucks and that people need breaks and stuff, but knowing that the rain WAS coming.....IMO they should have left it open as long as possible. Most of us decided not to run during the 150 deg temps, as that's a worthless cause. When the cars finally cooled down enough from the ride up there to run, they shut down the track after no time.

It's all moot really, as I wasn't going to set any world records or anything. I just would've liked to have gotten more than 1 measly run in all day. I know some people were hot lapping, but on a day that hot it's not worth it to do that unless you're just doing it for practice or something.

[Nemesis]

Hey Jaime , I asked the same question because it confused me as to why they would do that and someone had mentioned it was a short staff EMT issue.


But that makes me wonder...there was a point when there was drifting and racing going on at the same time.


So honestly, it was maybe a decision made by someone to bring more attention to the drift demo.

[Jehu]

unless you're just doing it for practice or something.

Practice does help a lot though. I got in like 5 runs I think (not that much more) and dropped my time 2 tenths in those 5 alone.

But yeah, I am right there with you on the being able to get more runs. I know I could have gotten better times with a bit more practice...if anything I need to practice my launch better to better my 2.3 60' times.

[EvasiveEF9]

Oh, yeah, I know what your'e saying, Jaime. My car wasn't there so I didn't do any drag (or dyno, or show, or...anything), and because of that, I didn't spend too much time at the drag area. But I do know when you're talking about, now.

I suppose it's because they only had one EMT there (as stated, EMT staff shortage) then. But when did they have drag and drift at the same time? I think it was when the viper was running...wasn't it?

Maybe there's a rule that states in one specified area if more than one car is running at a time, EMT is required. Because if only one car is going it's not considered "racing". My dad was telling me back in his days of drag racing his bike, him and a buddy found this backroad to run on all day long, and cops would even come just to watch. Their rule was so long as only one engine is running at a time, it's not considered a race, and therefore we won't ticket you

perhaps the track has some rule along those lines...maybe?

Just a guess.

[HiPSI]

But that makes me wonder...there was a point when there was drifting and racing going on at the same time.


So honestly, it was maybe a decision made by someone to bring more attention to the drift demo.

negative sir. we were initially told that we could only slide when the EMT's were over by us... i think they eventually figured that it was a problem and just let us go out when sam was doing the ridealongs.

[brittoknee]

http://atlantadragway.com/apcm/templ...4512&zoneid=37


haha... i look retarded.. and my car is not RWD

[EvasiveEF9]

Britt, you're still FAR sexier than the other dude...