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Pampered-Z · 08-25-2009, 11:36 AM

Bracket racing is more about being consistent at both ends of the track, but mostly those with inconsistent launches. And you have to know your car. A "slower" car may appear more consistent, my guess is they are less likely to break out (if you dial hard). And most people who are occational racers are under tired!

Since I drive a stick I perfer being the faster car. I perfer to leave 2nd and short shifting so I keep RPMs (ET/MPH) in the bank, For me it's easier to gauge running down the other the car to the strip then looking back.

If you've never done it, go to a points race at sit at the strip, you might be amazed at how few people run thru the strip (and win!) compared to hearing both cars peddling! And you better cut .030 or less against these racers too or you've given them wait too much room!

08-25-2009, 11:36 AM	#25
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Bracket racing is more about being consistent at both ends of the track, but mostly those with inconsistent launches. And you have to know your car. A "slower" car may appear more consistent, my guess is they are less likely to break out (if you dial hard). And most people who are occational racers are under tired! Since I drive a stick I perfer being the faster car. I perfer to leave 2nd and short shifting so I keep RPMs (ET/MPH) in the bank, For me it's easier to gauge running down the other the car to the strip then looking back. If you've never done it, go to a points race at sit at the strip, you might be amazed at how few people run thru the strip (and win!) compared to hearing both cars peddling! And you better cut .030 or less against these racers too or you've given them wait too much room! __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!