Drag strip question

[Toy4Bob]

So it sounds like now that I am FI and a vert, I won't be allowed to run the 1/4 mile due to being too fast with a vert/no rollbar. I am guessing I will be ok until that first run is over, depending on how strict the facility is.

my main question is, would I have the same problem at an 1/8 mile track, since top speed would be slower? And could I just run hard at a 1/4 mile track for the first 1/8 to get a time, and let off?

In case you can't tell, I have never been to the track, but really want to give it a try a couple times this spring/summer.

 

[06vistabluegt]

You probably would have been too fast without the SC. I believe if you run 13.49 or faster you need a rollbar in a vert. You could run it through 1/8 mile at a 1/4 mile strip but you might still get kicked if they also look at 1/8 mile times. 1/8 mile strips I belive are 8.0 or faster for verts but I might be wrong about that.

 

[stkjock]

I have the same issue, go to the 1/4 and let out at the 1/8th mile and coast thru the traps. Once your feeling good let one rip and maybe you get tossed..... maybe not

and yes 13.49 is the NHRA Rule on verts

 

[don_w]

1/8 mile strips I belive are 8.0 or faster for verts but I might be wrong about that.

NHRA rules say 8.25 for verts in the 1/8.

 

[Toy4Bob]

Well, the good news is that I am far from an excellent driver, especially getting used to launching with this new S/C.... and 4.10's So not sure what to expect for times on Nitto 555 (rear 275)