At 02:36 PM 11/7/98 -0500, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-11-07 12:54:44 EST, you write:
><< Alan:
>>
>> Over the past couple of days there has been much talk about drag strip
times.
>>Could you explain to me (a non drag racer) as it is 'not rocket science' how
>>different owners can get different times from the same stock R/T?
>>
>> The only difference, as it appears to me (pls. explain if otherwise) is the
>>driver.
>>
>> This post is not intented to provoke a 'Fzck Off Big Mouth' from you, but to
>>get and understanding of why different drivers can get different times if
>>driver skill has no bearing on it.
>>
>> If someone else knows, please join in. Thank you.
>>>
>
>All though all trucks are the same, they really arent. Different altitudes,
>weather and track conditions play a big role in track times. My truck, on
>two different days, at the same track, with totally opposite weather
>conditions, will run three tenths slower.
>
Yep, I would definitely agree with that. That's one of the things that
makes track testing so difficult to judge modification results. There are
just so many variables that can come into play. Weather is a huge one for
sure. The driver does play an important part; I've increased my 60' times
(and thus my 1/4mi times) over time by working on my launch technique. I
could probably go a little faster if I powershifted, but IMHO, the additional
decrease in ETs wouldn't be worth the stress and potential damage to the
truck.
Another thing to consider: Not all trucks are created equal. Some
trucks come right off the line in a slightly better state of "tune"
than others, so even two "identical" bone stock trucks right off the line
can turn different times even under identical circumstances.
-Jon-
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