Choose your color scheme:
The Vette Barn  
 
Go Back   The Vette Barn > Corvette Events/Regional Discussion > Drag Racing

Drag Racing Drag racing events and discussion

User Tag List

Reply
 
Share Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 08-28-2011, 11:37am   #1
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default Going to Atco with the new motor Sept 16th

Having the 384 replaced with an LS3 based 416. Goal is 9.9X but I'll be happy to see a 10.3 on her first outting.

Some Vette buddies are doing a track rental at Atco, NJ if anyone else wants in. There are still a few spaces available.

I'll post up vids of my runs in another thread here later.
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2011, 9:13am   #2
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

What does something like that cost?

I really have no business going, with my stock 98 A4. But I wouldn't mind fooling around and getting some times in. Never been down a track before.
DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2011, 10:45am   #3
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

$200/head and you can get in as many passes as youd like from 8 or 9am til 5pm. Lots of fun and really good guys (no track snobs)
There are some 9 sec cars and some 13 sec cars. Run whatcha brung

Usually get 10-15 cars and its a laid back place to dial in your new mods, or just see what your car can do and have fun.
Shoot me a pm if you want the coordinators info.
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2011, 10:51am   #4
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

So I wouldn't feel too stupid among those guys? I am very close to ATCO, I've just never thought I had a fast enough car to take down the track. Sure would be cool to hang around some cars with real money in them though!
DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2011, 2:03pm   #5
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DropTheTop View Post
So I wouldn't feel too stupid among those guys? I am very close to ATCO, I've just never thought I had a fast enough car to take down the track. Sure would be cool to hang around some cars with real money in them though!
Hell no! Perfect place to get your first runs in.
No pressure and a relaxed day is the best part. Plenty of guys there to give you a hand launching the automatic.
I've never raced an auto, but will be happy to lend a hand where I can.

I'll be trailering in with a generator and tools if you need anything along the way.
I'd suggest bringing a couple extra quarts of oil, 5 gals of gas as backup (the pumps at the track are usually on for race fuel as well) some extra rags and tools are normally handy, but I've got most all you'll need for most issues.
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2011, 2:13pm   #6
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

Guess I'd better start giving the car a once over, I'm getting excited!

Thanks for helping out a No0b.

I'll be in touch.
DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2011, 2:22pm   #7
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

Yeah man
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2011, 5:02pm   #8
sasnglass77
Barn Raising III
Points: 32,881, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
sasnglass77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Driving the ISCREAM bus.
Posts: 10,620
Thanks: 2,089
Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,872 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $115270713
Default

Scott please post up the address for ATCO...thanks
sasnglass77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2011, 8:18am   #9
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

Atco Raceway‎
1000 Jackson Road
Atco, NJ 08004-1235
(856) 768-2167
atcoraceway.com‎
DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to DropTheTop For This Useful Post:
Old 09-08-2011, 8:38am   #10
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

Is one heating tray with 4 sterno cans enough to keep the good warm?
The trays are the 12" X 18" ones normally used in buffets.
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2011, 8:48am   #11
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

That should be fine. I'll be smoking 10 racks of back ribs, but they should stack nicely all cut up. I'll bring them in trays that should drop right in to your buffet. What can we do for water for the bottom tray??
DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2011, 12:22pm   #12
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

I'll bring the water.

Feckin' better not rain on us.....
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2011, 10:57am   #13
sasnglass77
Barn Raising III
Points: 32,881, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
sasnglass77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Driving the ISCREAM bus.
Posts: 10,620
Thanks: 2,089
Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,872 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $115270713
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by simpleman68 View Post
I'll bring the water.

Feckin' better not rain on us.....
Scott
From the weather channel:
Friday September 16
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.
10% of rain too.
sasnglass77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2011, 4:30pm   #14
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sasnglass77 View Post
From the weather channel:
Friday September 16
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.
10% of rain too.
Been watching it everyday.
Just got the new Bogart drag pack in with the new meat from Summit.
17X4.5 fronts and 16X11.5 rear
Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2011, 8:28am   #15
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

Does it get much better than this?!?!?

DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2011, 3:30pm   #16
sasnglass77
Barn Raising III
Points: 32,881, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
sasnglass77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Driving the ISCREAM bus.
Posts: 10,620
Thanks: 2,089
Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,872 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $115270713
Default

Looks like I can make it after all. I'll probably get there around noon.
sasnglass77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2011, 10:04pm   #17
simpleman68
Barn Stall Owner #17
Barn Raising II

NCM Supporter '12,'14,'15,'16,'17,'19
Bantayan Kids '13,'14,'15,'17
GTMS ‘18
Points: 42,069, Level: 100
Activity: 7.9%
 
simpleman68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA/FL
Posts: 16,376
Thanks: 3,719
Thanked 8,104 Times in 4,238 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $10510030
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sasnglass77 View Post
Looks like I can make it after all. I'll probably get there around noon.

Scott
__________________
Vette-less but not without toys
simpleman68 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2011, 1:30pm   #18
DropTheTop
Charter Member
Barn Stall Owner #777
Points: 22,113, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
DropTheTop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: If they told you that wolverines would make good house pets . . . would you believe them?
Posts: 8,512
Thanks: 3,791
Thanked 1,414 Times in 928 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $6589249
Default

I had a great time, and popped my cherry among the best!

I ended up doing several 12.9x @ 107.XX with my meager A4 Vert w/ stock 2:73's, a Vararam, Borla X-pipe into B&B Bullets, and a Jet Performance Stage II Module. All on Runcraps @ 25 psi, and almost at the wear marks. Surprisingly, I wasn't slipping with them, so now it's time for more power!

By next year I'd like to ditch the Module for an ECS tune, after getting 3:42's, Longtube headers, Z06 or Fast intake, and maybe a stall converter. It would be nice to get in the elevens next time.

Scott thanks for telling me about this event, and I'm very sorry for your bad luck. I hope you get it straightened out quickly.
DropTheTop is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to DropTheTop For This Useful Post:
Reply

The Vette Barn > Corvette Events/Regional Discussion > Drag Racing


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 7:33am.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2009 - 2024 The Vette Barn


Support the Barn:
 
Download the Mobile App;
 
Follow us on Facebook:

Become a Stall Owner

 

Apple iOS App        Google Android App

 

Visit our Facebook page