This is a guide I have put together from experience on (and off) the track on how to launch and get a quick ¼ mile time.
Preparation:
You want your car to be performing at its peak, you also want to be sure that you aren’t going to blow anything up.
Do a thorough service, change oil, oil filter, coolant, air filter, sparkies, leads etc. you know the drill.
Set boost level, ignition timing, deflate your front (driving) tyres to about 20-25psi.
Scrutineering:
Make sure there are no loose items in your car, absolutely NONE! You can have stuff in your glove box though.
Clean up any visible leaks, you must have a coolant over flow bottle, all wheel nuts done up tightly, no loose items in the engine bay etc, its pretty common sense stuff really. They guys at scrutineering are pretty cool and laid back, they arent Nazis, if they turn your car down its going to be for a bloody good reason.
Clothing:
Closed face helmet, long sleeves, long trousers.
Racing:
There is no need to boot it as soon as the light goes green, just sit there until YOU are ready, get your revs perfect, grab the handbrake, get your clutch just before friction point, settle your nerves then go, you will run far better times if your relaxed, focused and not too rushed. And ALWAYS do handbrake starts, they are very effective.
Rev to about 3-3500rpm to launch, redline 1st, 2nd, 5100rpm in 3rd and run 4th all the way, try not to change into 5th if you can help it, it will only slow you down.
Remember, this is just a guide, this is how I race, once you are out there you will find your own comfort zones with launching revs and gear changes etc. It will all come with practice, and if its your first time out there don’t over estimate the times you will be running, you will only disappoint yourself, try to think realistically about it.
Guys, feel free to add any other hints and tips, but please quote facts only, if you haven't raced you don't know what you are talking about. I don't wanna see any "This is how you run 12 sec quarters but I've never done it before meng!"
_________________ ~8v 4G63 AC GSR FMIC 2.5" exhaust K&N air filter Modified AFM Re-Graphed dizzy rear KYB struts 110.6wkw @ 13.3psi
~1999 Honda VFR800
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