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CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
4d ago
I raced the Saturday event at Orlando Speedworld..it was "interesting" to say the least..I got there at 7:30AM...gates opened at 8 and in I went..found a pit spot and unloaded the truck...same old problem again...
When they called us up for our time shot in top I cold not get the truck to back up..sigh..same old, same old..it's like trying to back up with your foot on the brakes as hard as you can push..took me going to 6 grand a few inches at a time to get out of my pit spot..sheesh..so I go up, try to do my burn out but the line lock won't hold...ok, I do a "barney rubble" and stage..the to ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
1w ago
So I just ordered a set of 18x12 wheels for my C7 Z06. Looking at a 335/30/-18 Hoosier or a 305/35-18 Mickey Thompson ET street drag radial. Leaning towards the Hoosier. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Chris ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
1w ago
I towed up to Gainesville for their weekend bracket race..got there at 6PM on Friday..unloaded the truck and headed to the hotel and dinner...checked in the hotel and, oops!...the room was not as advertised...I cannot sleep in a bed but the online pics showed an easy chair with ottoman I could sleep on...they redid the rooms and that was gone...had to check back out and get another room somewhere...tried fifteen other hotels in Gainesville and all were booked solid..huh?..turns out there was the annual spring football game, the orange and blue, on saturday..I finally got a room at a Quality In ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
3w ago
Anyone joining in on the fun? I really enjoy it. Seeing where I stand in relation to my buddies. We bet a nice cup of hot cocoa to the weekly winner.
Maybe I’ll start a Corvette Forum League.
https://dragracebracketbonanza.com ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
3w ago
Get ready to dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of the C7 Corvette. This American icon is a testament to raw power and passion. As a C7 owner and drag racing fanatic, I've felt the unmatched thrill it delivers on the strip.
The C7 Corvette is the ultimate fix for quarter-mile addicts. Slamming the throttle catapults you into a realm where only the blur of the track and the roar of the engine matter. It's a sensory overload that leaves you craving more.
But the C7 is more than just straight-line speed. It's a finely tuned machine that demands respect and rewards skill.
Whether you're a se ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
1M ago
I heading to Orlando Speedworld this Saturday for another event..I will be trying to go off the top bulb in Super Pro once again...seat time for me...my suspension guy will be doubling in Pro ET so he can fine tune my chassis and suspension...wheels went up pretty good last weekend ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
1M ago
Time to go to Gulfport, Ms. this week for the Footbrake 150...it is an interesting event in that one entry buy makes you automatically doubled..I am on weather watch as it is an 11 hour tow ech way...not looking great at this time..sigh..this is the third time in 4 years I have tried to race this event..I sure hope I get to go this time...we'll see..btw, hopefully my truck goes in the shop tonite for new rear shocks, springs and an anti roll bar ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
1M ago
Looking for someone in Michigan region that can tune my ls1 with FI Tech engine control system. If anyone knows of some one let me know. Thanks ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
2M ago
I raced the opening points event at Orlando Speedworld last weekend...what a deal that was!....I towed to the track on Friday afternoon for the test n tune and Gamblers race that night...got unloaded and ready and as I got in my truck to make the first pass...yup...in came the rains...sigh...covered the truck and packed it in for the night...got a little late dinner and went home...sadly, I only got 45 minutes of sleep...I have been an insomniac for 35 years but this was ridiculous...lol...I forgot to say it took me two hours to get into the track due to volume of cars and they opened the gate ..read more
CorvetteForum » Drag Racing
2M ago
Gamblers race tonight and brackets Saturday and Sunday...woot ..read more