I'm finally going to race Legally!!!!

Mercury · 05-15-2001, 01:37 AM

I've been planning on going to the Ford Mod Motor Shoot Out since I heard about it a few months back.

Well, since I got the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday off, I thought.....What the Hell, I'll run in the Shoot out at Rockingham.

I cant wait, this will be my first run down a legal dragstrip. Hope I dont blow a$$. Anyone from here gonna be there? Its June 2nd, and 3rd at the Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. I could use some fans.

I hope to have a Steeda Tri-Ax added to my 2000 GT's mod list by then. A little added insurance for the tranny never hurts.

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle

64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.

Stefan · 05-15-2001, 10:11 AM

Way to go! No matter how you do i'm sure it'll be a good time. I'll cheer for you in spirit.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

joe4speed · 05-15-2001, 11:07 AM

Drag racing is a blast... you'll have fun, for sure!! You might become addicted, it's so much fun...

Enjoy it!!!!

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
www.joe4speed.com
1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS

Mercury · 05-15-2001, 11:41 AM

Oh, I know drag racing is addicting. But I do it at the lights on the streets. I'm already hooked on it.

Cant wait to see what kind of numbers I actually turn in. Good or bad, I'll be sure to share it with you all.

Now heres a question. Is racing at the strip anything like racing on the street? Maybe I should run at the local strip once or twice before I make an a$$ out of myself at rockingham.

Power · 05-15-2001, 12:55 PM

After you run check back in with some times.....I'd like to see what you run..

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1966 Baby blue Coupe, 289, Manual 3-speed, Edelbrock 650, Flowmaster 3-chambers, and minor upgrades. Interior work includes custom paneling, custom dash dress-up(I refuse to cut anything out of the original), Rewiring most of the electronics, Porsche 911 seats installed soon, and Stroker kit when I get to Texas. November of 2001 I will go back to Dallas.

lx mike · 05-15-2001, 06:58 PM

Go to a test and tune so you will know what to expect. I went to a few test and tunes before i ever raced and it helps to know where to go and how things are before actualy racing.

Mercury · 05-17-2001, 12:21 AM

One of the guys at work that races (there are about 5 of them) is letting me borrow his head gear so I dont have to go out and buy a helmet.

70$ to enter, 1000 dollar 1st place prize for the class I'm entering, 400$ for second. I dont expect to win, but I sure as hell will have a blast while doing it.

One of the guys said he made it to the finals at his first Shoot-out, which was also his first ever run down a drag strip. There trying to encourage me. I just have to perfect my launching now. Guess I'll be practicing the next few Saturday nights at the stop lights!

I hope I qualify. That would kick mad a$$. I'll be sure to post what ever happens.

05-15-2001, 01:37 AM	#1
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I'm finally going to race Legally!!!! I've been planning on going to the Ford Mod Motor Shoot Out since I heard about it a few months back. Well, since I got the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday off, I thought.....What the Hell, I'll run in the Shoot out at Rockingham. I cant wait, this will be my first run down a legal dragstrip. Hope I dont blow a$$. Anyone from here gonna be there? Its June 2nd, and 3rd at the Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. I could use some fans. I hope to have a Steeda Tri-Ax added to my 2000 GT's mod list by then. A little added insurance for the tranny never hurts. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.

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05-15-2001, 10:11 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Way to go! No matter how you do i'm sure it'll be a good time. I'll cheer for you in spirit. ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

05-15-2001, 11:07 AM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Drag racing is a blast... you'll have fun, for sure!! You might become addicted, it's so much fun... Enjoy it!!!! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS

05-15-2001, 11:41 AM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Oh, I know drag racing is addicting. But I do it at the lights on the streets. I'm already hooked on it. Cant wait to see what kind of numbers I actually turn in. Good or bad, I'll be sure to share it with you all. Now heres a question. Is racing at the strip anything like racing on the street? Maybe I should run at the local strip once or twice before I make an a$$ out of myself at rockingham.

05-15-2001, 12:55 PM	#5
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	After you run check back in with some times.....I'd like to see what you run.. ------------------ 1966 Baby blue Coupe, 289, Manual 3-speed, Edelbrock 650, Flowmaster 3-chambers, and minor upgrades. Interior work includes custom paneling, custom dash dress-up(I refuse to cut anything out of the original), Rewiring most of the electronics, Porsche 911 seats installed soon, and Stroker kit when I get to Texas. November of 2001 I will go back to Dallas.

05-15-2001, 06:58 PM	#6
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Go to a test and tune so you will know what to expect. I went to a few test and tunes before i ever raced and it helps to know where to go and how things are before actualy racing.

05-17-2001, 12:21 AM	#7
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	One of the guys at work that races (there are about 5 of them) is letting me borrow his head gear so I dont have to go out and buy a helmet. 70$ to enter, 1000 dollar 1st place prize for the class I'm entering, 400$ for second. I dont expect to win, but I sure as hell will have a blast while doing it. One of the guys said he made it to the finals at his first Shoot-out, which was also his first ever run down a drag strip. There trying to encourage me. I just have to perfect my launching now. Guess I'll be practicing the next few Saturday nights at the stop lights! I hope I qualify. That would kick mad a$$. I'll be sure to post what ever happens.