Drag Racing at York

[tuscanturner]

Anyone going to York for this weekends Racing?

[dbv8]

Absolutely.
Be good to see a few Tivs turn up

[tuscanturner]

Ive got a diff bearing going but im sure it will be ok for a few gentle runs see if I can match my last attempt of 12.9 secs with worn out tyres (my excuse and im sticking with it)

[dbv8]

tuscanturner said:

Ive got a diff bearing going but im sure it will be ok for a few gentle runs see if I can match my last attempt of 12.9 secs with worn out tyres (my excuse and im sticking with it)

Worn out tyres means more rubber on the track in my book

[tuscanturner]

good point... whats the effect if anything on changing tyre pressures?

[dbv8]

tuscanturner said:

good point... whats the effect if anything on changing tyre pressures?

Always has some benefit (how much is debatable)to take some out of the rears.
What tyres do you have on the car?

[tuscanturner]

dbv8 said:

tuscanturner said:

good point... whats the effect if anything on changing tyre pressures?

Always has some benefit (how much is debatable)to take some out of the rears.
What tyres do you have on the car?

ive got some Goodyear F1 Asyms on so if its wet they should be ok

[dbv8]

tuscanturner said:

ive got some Goodyear F1 Asyms on so if its wet they should be ok

I might have to borrow them

[tuscanturner]

Haha I'll
Make sure i take a jack.....
I've only been once before but had a great time and it always exciting to get my head around what the lights are all about and then attempt to get off the line without too much wheelspin

[dbv8]

tuscanturner said:

Haha I'll
Make sure i take a jack.....
I've only been once before but had a great time and it always exciting to get my head around what the lights are all about and then attempt to get off the line without too much wheelspin

I should have pretty much anything needed. Then theres always someone in the pits with tools and a helpful hand if required.

Lights....
Roll up slowly, light prestage, a touch further to light second stage light STOP. Try not to roll any further than you have to. This gives you a little run up to the timing light

Dont worry about the ambers till the other lane has his stage lights lit.
3 ambers..... GO when you see the 3rd amber. The light will be green before you trip the timing light. This will cut your reaction time and better your chances of winning the race but wont have any affect on your ET.

As you say, a calm and controlled launch to minimise wheelspin if any, then get to full throttle asap without breaking traction, no need for hitting rev limits, let the torque do the work. A few quick gearchanges. Keep your foot down through the finish line. Job done.

Its never that easy tho

[tuscanturner]

Number plate has now changed to TU54CNS so that has got to make it at least 0.5sec faster

[dbv8]

Very nice.

We will have to get side by side for a run or 2.
Promise i wont use my nitrous

[tuscanturner]

dbv8 said:

Very nice.

We will have to get side by side for a run or 2.
Promise i wont use my nitrous

Do i get a head start? What are your typical times with and without nitrous?

[dbv8]

tuscanturner said:

Do i get a head start? What are your typical times with and without nitrous?

I ran 12.4 @ 111 without nitrous last year at York and an 11.6 @ 127 with gas at Shakey recently but with poor 60 foot times. Looking forward to getting the car set up properly and good conditions to see some improvements.

[haircutmike]

12.9, tsk tsk Derek, them tuscans are slow .

[dbv8]

haircutmike said:

12.9, tsk tsk Derek, them tuscans are slow .

You should be about there with your latest engine

Any TVR running 12's on 'normal' tyres is good going.
Now if Andy had 888's on the rear I am sure it would be a close race.

[johnalford2]

was also debating this,
what day are you's going sunday or monday?

[dbv8]

johnalford2 said:

was also debating this,
what day are you's going sunday or monday?

I will be there the whole weekend.

[tuscanturner]

Sunday it is if the weather is ok. What's a good time to arrive?

[dbv8]

tuscanturner said:

Sunday it is if the weather is ok. What's a good time to arrive?

Best to get there by 9.
Get the car scrutineered first then put the car in the RWYB pits and go sign on straight away. Then all you have to do is get in the right queue in the RWYB pits and get psyched.