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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KWZv_SQCp4
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Good stuff bro!!! what was that car u were racing? and what did u end with? 13 somthing? i couldnt understand the announcer
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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looks like a Scion tC -- what supporting mods does Todd have? That 'ish is quick - I am guessing he's on slicks or DR's?

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqvJABHcIMU
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lldc-J88kdQ

my worst launch of the day
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm6o71_7Ulg
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by HKS-Z
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lldc-J88kdQ

my worst launch of the day
I think I was getting bad launches as well. Poor track prep FTL!!
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Dont blame the track for weaksauce launches. Everybody at last years track day complained it was more than enough grip for me, and my other experienced friends running, yet people blamed Mason Dixon prep.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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I'm not one to make excuses. But when all out drag cars with slicks were spinning after 3rd gear burnouts, something is wrong.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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Ive seen 13 second cars at Capitol spin 3rd, and then seen 9 sec cars hook, what do you think of that? Set-up is key. Just having parts on a car doesnt = win, you should know that by now.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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I learned my lesson. Tires are the key.
I dont think I will ever step foot on a track without some sort of drag wheels.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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i let the clutch out too fast-and i didnt get to burn out
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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I didn't think the track was all that bad... except that 1 time I came out of the box sideways
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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The track prep was not too bad. Sticky enough for a couple of axels to snap.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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at first it seemed like everyone was spinning, but then they put down the VHT, and after that people were hooking up just fine,

after they sprayed, I was able to hook up on street tires...
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