JulieGTA

Got there at 3:30 and got 5 runs in before it got too packed at 8:30. It went ok considering I never raced before!!! (I tried not to expect too much.) Overall I did between 10.5 and 9.5 in the 1/8 My best time was my 2nd run - a 9.406 at 72. My reaction times improved from ZZZZZzzz to a .540 in the 5th run, thanks to advice from the guys. (Vincent, Mike and James.) (and Don) (talk about confusing!) My next goal will be to get decent times ON THE SAME RUN.
And not run over the time slip lady.

BrandenCali

Well 72mph is ok for your car.. Considering your tires are not so good.. So overall question is are you ready for more power You still could use a couple minor mods..

JulieGTA

I dont think the tires are to blame. I just need *tons* of practice!

RWB____s

Glad to hear all had a good time and got valuable seat time(great job Julie!) Wish I could be there. But have to work.

Ron

8T8IROC

iTrader: (3)

What was your best 60'? Glad to hear you took the car out and had some fun

JulieGTA

My best 60' ? 2.141 also in my 2nd run.

8T8IROC

iTrader: (3)

That isn't too bad, once you get some more practice and some slicks or probably just drag radials you'll see a much better improvement in those numbers

Kevin91Z

iTrader: (1)

I went thru my spreadsheet of old timeslips, and I found a 9.4 @ 72 MPH 1/8 mile is about a 14.60 to 14.70 1/4 mile at around 94-96 MPH. That's a great time for your car, Julie. Congrats!

JulieGTA

Thanks! That's helpful to know! I would like to run a 1/4 track and find out for sure. Hopefully the car can hold its leaks a little longer, cause after it's fixed it won't be stock any more.

8T8IROC

iTrader: (3)

What are the plans for your GTA?

JulieGTA

Right now I have Mike's TPIS wide mouth manifold waiting to go in, and a cat back exhaust from a 4th gen (I think I'm getting it), (already have a Flowmaster at the other end) steering brace and I'm waiting to for specific headers and runners to go on the market. Also, getting rid of my nasty Firestone 225's! I'll need a chip... I'm sure I'm forgetting some things. I'll be at Irwindale again next week learning how to drive.

PsychoGTA

Anyone else going this Thursday to Irwindale? I'm gonna be there this thursday too. Maybe we can match, since I'm a rookie as well.
Peace Out,
PsychoGTA

JulieGTA

I just went to see my neighbor and borrowed some helmets. They were strict about it at the track, it has to have a Snell rating, but *only* if you're running under like 8. 50 in the 1/8.

gmendoza

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I will most likely go but I'm looking for a helmet. Anyone have a helmet I could borrow?

JulieGTA

The ones I borrowed from my neighbor are his wife's dirt bike helmets. They're small. I probably won't be using them this time but I wanted to see if they pass inspection for future use.