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What day will you be able to attend? |
Friday the 22nd. |
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Satarday the 23rd. |
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: PIR (portland) Race night in June. |
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So, I've been getting the bug to find out just how fast (or slow) my car is, and an offical timeslip would help with that effort.
Thinking it'd be fun to have a "track night" before the end of this month. Tenatively planning on Friday the 22nd or Saturday the 23rd.
Like to know if any of you Portland/Vancouver guys are free that weekend. Even like to have some from up north come down if they feel up to it.
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5304 Location: Portland, Oregon.
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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would love to do this either day. i was just thinking i would tell you tomorrow that we should get a time slip before you pull your engine. |
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STEEL Member
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 417
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:08 am Post subject: |
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Hey, Im in!
I am planning on attending a car show in Eatonville that same weekend, on the 23rd, but I would leave early/cancel that for an opportunity to see how this car handles at a drag race, considering I aint ever done that before!
Let me know as soon as possible, my new girl would like to go with me to the car show, or the race, which ever.
Details! |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4415 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:10 am Post subject: |
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I think I am going to a concert Friday night (22). I should be able to make it Saturday. Might give me the motivation to get my nitrous bottle re-certified/filled.
-Schultzy |
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Have fun, and post times/pictures/video!!!!
When I get back, we'll have to plan another. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Think the folks and Brandy are throwing a grad party for me on the 23rd. Could make it friday.
Maybe the week after? I'd really like to figure out a way to get my fuel pump before I actually race. |
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redlava Member
Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 448 Location: Bremerton
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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I would be interested in going either on the friday or the saturday. This will be my first time at the track . What do you need to do for preperation before I heard you can only have water in your rad. My battery is just sitting in the tray. Is there a certain way it needs to be secured. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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redlava wrote: | I would be interested in going either on the friday or the saturday. This will be my first time at the track . What do you need to do for preperation before I heard you can only have water in your rad. My battery is just sitting in the tray. Is there a certain way it needs to be secured. |
Coolant is fine in your radiator.
Basically you need to have a battery tie down.. .factory or after market.
No leaks (small seaps they tend not to notice)
Throttle bracket is secure and there is a return spring for carbs.
Seat belts work.
Sometimes I get asked for a neutral safety switch, but that only seems to happen to me lol.
And not having a bunch of loose stuff that could flop around inside the car. IE don't have a box of tools on the passenger seat.
If you run 13.99 or faster you need an approved helmet. |
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DBL_TKE Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1505 Location: Aloha, OR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be there. Looks like I'll finally get a chance to meet some of you guys. I might see if I can get off work a little early to get in a few runs. BTW 11pm would be early for me.
If it's going to be your first time there are a few things you should be sure of before you leave your house.
-You MUST wear full length pants without any holes in them.
- you MUST wear at least a T-shirt. (no cut offs or tank tops)
- Battery must be secure.
- coolant overflow container
- no leaks from anywhere on the car.
- T-tops must be on. (so don't leave them at home)
- must have functioning running and brake lights
- no loose items in the drivers compartment
- if you are running slicks then you must have a drive shaft loop.
- SNELL 2000 or newer helmet required with any open top vehicle (not including T-tops) or if you run 13.99 or quicker.
- valid drivers license
- 18 or older or have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian
- at 11.49in the 1/4 or 8.59 in the 1/8th the following are required:
~ roll cage
~ fire jacket
~ 5 point safety harness (if you have an after market racing harness then It must be SFI approved and less than 2 years old).
- at least 4 lug nuts on a 5 lug car
- if your car is louder than 90dB at WOT then you can't race past 10pm
- must have a muffled exhaust
- if you have relocated the battery to the rear then it must be contained in a Moroso sealed battery box (no those cheap marine boxes won't work) and a cut off switch acceptable and labeled on the rear of the car
- Neutral safety switch and reverse lockout.
you can race without a hood.
here's the link to PIR's drag racing site. There are some more links on the page if you have any more questions or need more clarification on the ET requirements.
http://www.portlandraceway.com/drags.asp
All Racers $23 If it's you first time racing or you haven't been to PIR for over 365 days then bring $10 for registration.
all spectators $8 _________________ Richmond 3.73 posi| 36/24 sway bars | SLP LM2 | Koni's | Ground Control 800/200 | Y2K wheels | Dyno Don headers & Y-pipe | airfoil | BBK underdrive pulleys | Raised strut mounts | Extended ball joints | LCARB'S
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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DBL_TKE wrote: |
- at least 4 lug nuts on a 5 lug car |
THAT, depends on the inspector. (ask me how I know)
I had somehow forgotten a lug on 1 wheel, after much debating with them, i was able to run as long as that one was on a front wheel, but it took me about 30 minutes of discussion and a couple of techs.
Interestingly, I don't understand why they only 4 on one of the fronts. Personaly I would rather have my braking wheels, than my drive wheels.
--John |
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83Z28BlackBetty Bam-Ba-Lam
Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 2083 Location: Aloha
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Dewey316 wrote: | DBL_TKE wrote: |
- at least 4 lug nuts on a 5 lug car |
THAT, depends on the inspector. (ask me how I know)
I had somehow forgotten a lug on 1 wheel, after much debating with them, i was able to run as long as that one was on a front wheel, but it took me about 30 minutes of discussion and a couple of techs.
Interestingly, I don't understand why they only 4 on one of the fronts. Personaly I would rather have my braking wheels, than my drive wheels.
--John |
Well its cuz your front ones won't be touching the ground till after the finish line!
~JAKE _________________ 1983 Z-28 5.7 LT1, T56, Headman headers, BW 9 Bolt Posi Disc, WS6 suspension
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STEEL Member
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 417
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, so I need to do four things before this event.
1. Get more details
2. I need to secure my battery
3. learn where to launch my car
4. Figure out where real red-line is compared to where my Tach says it is (My tach thinks I idle at 1200) |
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5304 Location: Portland, Oregon.
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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you auto won't let you red line by much. even if you have to run 20 zipties around it you MUST have a battery hold down. |
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STEEL Member
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 417
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is a manual.... T-5 305 |
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5304 Location: Portland, Oregon.
1988 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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oh yeah.... |
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have a bit of an oil drip that only leaks when the vehicle is shut off. Doesn't leak when idling. Everything else should meet tech criteria.
Can I still race DBL_TKE? _________________
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DBL_TKE Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1505 Location: Aloha, OR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Quasi-Traction wrote: | I have a bit of an oil drip that only leaks when the vehicle is shut off. Doesn't leak when idling. Everything else should meet tech criteria.
Can I still race DBL_TKE? |
Eh, just have me tech you in. Honestly if it's just a small occasional drip you'll be fine. I have a small oil drip as well (about once every 20 seconds) and I'm fine. If its not noticeable on the ground after about 5 minutes of sitting you'll be fine. Besides, even though we are supposed to check all this stuff, quite a bit gets by us sometimes. Just avoid the big with the shaved head, we don't call him the "Tech God" for no reason. _________________ Richmond 3.73 posi| 36/24 sway bars | SLP LM2 | Koni's | Ground Control 800/200 | Y2K wheels | Dyno Don headers & Y-pipe | airfoil | BBK underdrive pulleys | Raised strut mounts | Extended ball joints | LCARB'S
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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The motorcycle chick is pretty hard too. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Dewey316 wrote: | The motorcycle chick is pretty hard too. |
x10
She's on me like I was wanted for murder or something.
Wont be gettin the fuel pump in time so I may just head out with yall and give it a go for a run or two.
Assuming yall go friday. |
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5304 Location: Portland, Oregon.
1988 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:59 am Post subject: |
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satarday is looking no good for me too, everyone at work requested that weekend off except 3 of us. i NEVER work fridays, so i can do it friday, but i will probably be closing the store on satarday |
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