Yup, I try to time it right and go right before the last amber light starts to come on... I did red light one time out of my 5 runs 2 weeks ago because I had a .4xx reaction time.. damn!
Ken Allgood
97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
> Date: 2003/03/20 Thu AM 11:03:16 EST
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: Good Week!
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > then came wednesday... took the truck up to the track, and
> > decided to give
> > it it's first runs. first run: 18.260@77.04; second run: 17.848@77.81;
> > third run: 17.955@77.71;
> >
> > fourth and fastest run:
> >
> > R/T: 1.246,
> > 60: 2.704
> > 330: 7.7428
> > 1/8: 11.390
> > MPH: 61.65
> > 1000: 14.827
> > 1/4: 17.727
> > MPH: 77.86
> >
> > now, i'm proud of the time simply because i've never gotten any
> > coaching on
> > running down the track. i know my reaction time is disgusting,
> > but i think
> > i was revving my engine too much when i launched (i have a 5-speed). i
> > think i might go back sometime this summer, but that all depends on school
> > and work. any suggestions are more than welcome, as i had
> > problems running
> > (R/T), but NO SLIPPING!!!
> >
> > I now have my goal! 17.2!> Gabe Couriel
>
> Gabe, congratulations for getting on the track and seeing what your Dak can
> do. I'm sure you had fun. Your launch procedure and reaction times will
> come around with experience and experimentation. In case you aren't aware,
> your reaction time has absolutely nothing to do with your ET or speed. It
> is measured separately and is merely an indication of how quickly you
> reacted to the activation of the tree. It's important when actually
> competing against someone but not when you just want to see how quick you
> can run. There's some good information here
> http://www.nhra.com/basics/basics.html It appears they left out an
> explanation of the reaction time clock but trust me, the explanation I gave
> you is accurate. :-) One thing that will improve your reaction time is to
> always launch your truck the instant the last large amber bulb illuminates.
> If you wait to see green, you will be late.
>
> Keep us posted on your progress.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
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