Camaro Fest IX - DRAG RACING (Sponsored by GPI)

[HartfordRacingCaptain]

Originally Posted by racergirl

Bout as long as it takes you to get down the track

Hey, my shirt says I beat you so

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain

Hey, my shirt says I beat you so

You clearly forgot what my shirt said

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by racergirl

Bout as long as it takes you to get down the track

we all saw your 16 sec run.

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

we all saw your 16 sec run.

Is that why I got a trophy and you didn’t?

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by racergirl

Is that why I got a trophy and you didn’t?

I don't need a trophy to have fun. I have enough gold.

[RubyCamaro]

[Ace0751]

Mic drop

[Tajefe Couple]

Thinking of coming this year for first time with two 5th Gen Camaros. Trying to get my better half to drag in the V6 bolt on class. Shes not really that into fast. If everything goes well I'd race the V8 modified and feel lucky to finish in top 20 but just looking to have fun.

Would be nice to have something for newbies as suggested since we'd both be that. I might have raced some in my day but never on a track with a tree. Didn't have anything where I grew up. We did have a spot where the locals allowed it as long as nobody got stupid. Was just a half mile concrete road marked off for 1/4 mile runs with arm drops back then. Getting old so figure if going to race again should be the smart way on a safe track.

Brings me to my question only found the below link post #2 for safety rules. It's from 2014 so wondered if everything is still the same?

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387465

If I understand correct no suit, roll bar, or cage needed till under 11.5 correct? Just the helmet and proper clothing?

Appreciate it!

[Tajefe Couple]

Did look at this thread great info for those of us that never tracked. Thanks Pro Stock John and contributors!
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...ght=drag+rules

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Did look at this thread great info for those of us that never tracked. Thanks Pro Stock John and contributors!
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...ght=drag+rules

Yes, and PS John will be at the fest helping run the Drag Racing Event.

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Thinking of coming this year for first time with two 5th Gen Camaros. Trying to get my better half to drag in the V6 bolt on class. Shes not really that into fast. If everything goes well I'd race the V8 modified and feel lucky to finish in top 20 but just looking to have fun.

Would be nice to have something for newbies as suggested since we'd both be that. I might have raced some in my day but never on a track with a tree. Didn't have anything where I grew up. We did have a spot where the locals allowed it as long as nobody got stupid. Was just a half mile concrete road marked off for 1/4 mile runs with arm drops back then. Getting old so figure if going to race again should be the smart way on a safe track.

Brings me to my question only found the below link post #2 for safety rules. It's from 2014 so wondered if everything is still the same?

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387465

If I understand correct no suit, roll bar, or cage needed till under 11.5 correct? Just the helmet and proper clothing?

Appreciate it!

Tell the wife to give it a go. I'll be glad to give any guidance needed. Be forewarned though it is addictive!

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Thinking of coming this year for first time with two 5th Gen Camaros. Trying to get my better half to drag in the V6 bolt on class. Shes not really that into fast. If everything goes well I'd race the V8 modified and feel lucky to finish in top 20 but just looking to have fun.

Would be nice to have something for newbies as suggested since we'd both be that. I might have raced some in my day but never on a track with a tree. Didn't have anything where I grew up. We did have a spot where the locals allowed it as long as nobody got stupid. Was just a half mile concrete road marked off for 1/4 mile runs with arm drops back then. Getting old so figure if going to race again should be the smart way on a safe track.

Brings me to my question only found the below link post #2 for safety rules. It's from 2014 so wondered if everything is still the same?

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387465

If I understand correct no suit, roll bar, or cage needed till under 11.5 correct? Just the helmet and proper clothing?

Appreciate it!

There is no better place for FIRST TIMERs than Camaro Fest. Lots of like minded Camaro folks to help out with lots of 1st timers every year. There's no high pressure like some of the huge events and it's basically a track rental where there are plenty of folks to help out and if you want just take a Sunday drive down the track to get a feel of your car. There's really no need to compete at all for some folks but you can still join one of the classes which will simply get you more runs down the track.

We've had some get as many as 20 runs on the track. They just get to the end and come right back to the starting line. It's great practice and no doubt the best place to do it.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by racergirl

Is that why I got a trophy and you didn’t?

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

I don't need a trophy to have fun. I have enough gold.

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...Can't wait to .....
......See Everyone there...


Becky

[Tajefe Couple]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Tell the wife to give it a go. I'll be glad to give any guidance needed. Be forewarned though it is addictive!

Appreciate it and if we make it with both will try to look you up! Who knows after she makes a run will probably be hooked and want to get into something even faster.