Well, it's finally there July 15 and 16 the newly build California AAA Dragway will have it's first Street Legals

tech starts at 7 am racing starts at 9 am and ends at 6 pm both days

I'll be there both days (god I missed running 1/4 miles)

Anyone else coming?

http://www.californiaspeedway.com/tr...ay%5Fschedule/

 

I might actually attend, I would like to see the new track.

 

I shall be there.

 

I'll get my dvcam back from my cousin. 9am-6pm? Is there shade there?

 

damn imma be in korea

 

I will be there, not sure which car to bring.

 

I am thinking of going too. You guys want to caravan there? I talked to a track representative about this and she said that they fill up at 400 cars early. She recommended getting to the tech inspection early, they will let you enter the gates at 6:00 am for the 7:00 am tech inspection I was told. Damn 6:00 am . Also, we may get 3 runs each day, 2 for sure. Let me know if those going want to caravan.

This will be my first time running the 1/4 mile, so I'm nervious but excited at the same time. Any suggestions about what to expect?

 

I want to go, but I'm not sure about the $20 for MAYBE 2 RUNS. Past experience shows that it'll definitly get packed since its the first day its open to the public since last year.

 

I just have to figure out how to get up that early

I'm hoping that it won't be too rediculous since it's two days

 

The 2 runs might be worth it since:

1. You should get better traction.
2. You got tailwind advantage

The not so worth it:

1. You get 2 runs.
2. It's going to be too #$%^&$# hot this day.

 

chances are you get at least 3 runs, usually 4 depending on how many cars break down. Still does not compare to the 30 + runs you get during the privates but from what it looks like there won't be any privates for the rest of the year because cali dragway overbooked

 

I'll probably go spectate on Saturday. But I highly doubt anyone will get 3 or more runs with that being the first day the track is open and the track not available for private runs. I'll probably try my luck depending on Saturday's outlook.

 

i wish i could make it..but busy on both days~

 

hopefully ill make it now ill be at irwindale today at 3 for drift101

 

c u at driftday

 

you got in? Cool, two rookies swirling around

 

anyone bringing a jack I need to change tires and brakes there

 

im interested but i think i found out about it too late (i might already have plans). i see the next time they have a street legal will be in september.

this would also be my first!

 

for you first timers:

bring lots of water or cash for water it will be HOOOT

pay attention to other cars and don't be afraid to ask questions.

If you're running stock tires don't rev too high, 2500 rpm is a good starting point to launch. If you feel you're loosing control at the slighest get off the throttle. Always better safe than sorry.

Don't expect great times at the beginning, drag racing is difficult don't give up too fast.

Bottomline is: have fun!!! It's the best feeling...ok the second best feeling in the world when those g's throw you in your seat

 

Thanks for the tips! I can't wait. I don't expect a 11 sec run but if I can get under 15 sec, I'll be happy