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Mar 29, 2006, 09:09 PM

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Prep for drag

OK, I'm going to the track on friday for the first of the season. Ran a crappy 8.9 with 2.1 60ft in the 1/8th last ime I went in november

. I have practiced alot since then and feel I will do pretty good.
Anything I should do to prepare the car right before I race. Tire pressure? Filling a tank only half way or so? Any suggestions for me? Thank you!

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Mar 29, 2006, 09:53 PM

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- Be as empty as possible without running out of fuel
- Remove the spare tire/jack/tools
- Bring your helmet
- Bring a tire pressure gauge
- Leave your tires in the low 30s to start, but if you're spinning, then slowly lower the pressure each time until you stop spinning

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Mar 29, 2006, 10:19 PM

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Thank you, I dont know if I need a helmet or not. The rules for the track contradict on what times require a helmet. I will have to see if any of my friends have one since I dont yet. Once again thank you

http://www.outlawten5.com/html/track_rules.html

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Mar 29, 2006, 10:25 PM

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GET A HELMET....you cant replace your head. After all, you can buy a Simpson helmet pretty cheap, besides just think how much is you life worth? I would guess at least the price of a helmet. BTW-Good luck hope you run well...

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Mar 29, 2006, 10:28 PM

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Thanx, I will let you guys know how I do. Can you get helmets at motorcycle dealers?? I assume so. I guess I will go look at some tomarrow and see what they got.