like i said, 17, noob to 3rd gen, appleton, and looking for some action. does anyone know of someplace where i could test out my 92 camaro - its all stock, nothing special, so i'm not out to win anything it doesnt have to even be a race, i just want some action lol plus i cant afford to smash it

 

i'll be 18 at the beginning of the summer if that makes a difference for suggestions

 

You are so close to Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna that I am jealous. They start the highschool drags at age 14 (with a parents permission of course) and have bracket racing all summer. I drive all the way down from Ishpeming MI to go to WIR. It is a blast. You really don't have to be fast, just try a realistic dial-in and give it a whirl. Street class cost $20 and you are guarantee at least three runs. You get two qualifiers to just see what your car has got then take your best guess. If you win your first round you move on to round two and so on. It is a lot of fun and I must stress you don't have to be fast. Especially on highschool nights you should be able to mop up some neons and 2.8l S10s :-) Just look up the website for WIR, it should have the new schedule soon.

 

thanks quik i was going to mention that, i have actually only gone a few times to WIR but i thought that there would be atleast one junior thing there - do you have any more info like when and whens the last time you went? thanks again

 

The schedule for 2008 wasn't published yet last I looked. I have not been to the high school nights myself (being that I'm an old guy at 28 now) but I have been bracket racing. My last time down there was august 2nd 2007. I am definately looking forward to bracket racing again next summer. I might make a real street drag one friday too. My brother has a chev powered fox mustang that should be running low 8's in the 1/4 mile and I'll want to hit an event or two with him.

 

if that track is IHRA the high school program is awesome. I was our track runner up and champion the 2 years i did it, and it's a great experience. usually people are extremely helpful, and you can learn a lot by just hanging out with people and listening to the guys with more experience.

 

I just noticed that WIR has their schedule up for 2008 now!

http://www.wisconsininternationalraceway.net/

Have Fun!

 

I've been there a couple times, and it is a blast. I am planning on going there alot this season. Hopefully my car will be done for the first Test And Tune in April.

 

Shoot, we still have snow on the roads up here in April. I remember my best snowmobile ride ever was in 3 ft of fresh snow on Aril 3rd. There is no chance my car will even be out of storage by then. It certainly will not be race ready.

May or June I'll be there!

 

Come to RSD. First Friday of every month. I'll be there.

 

I just might take you up on that. I'd like to watch my brother race his 8sec Mustang and that car takes to much prep time for bracket racing. I think RSD is going to be the way to go with his car.

Only problem is, My Bed Time is 10 pm. I'll only be able to stay for 2 runs.

 

so are you only eligible to race if you are a high school student? i'm a senior this year and will be graduating soon. anyways i would like to do this b/c i recently got a 89 IROC and i'm curious as to what it can do... it feels pretty powerful, but i have no idea because i've never been to an actual race before. what do you guys think by 1/4 time would be, just estimate. its a stock 350 TPI w/ a custom 3 inch exhaust and a powerstick. anyways... now you guys got me thinking, how far is that place from chicago??

 

You could go to Great Lakes Dragway, which is in Milwaukee. There is also Byron Dragway, in Byron, Illinois. WIR (Wisconsin International Raceway) is in Kaukauna, Wi. That's a pretty far drive for you.

You need to be 18, or have your parents register you. Or have a friend who is 18 register your car for you.

Your car must past tech inspection. Basically make sure your battery is secure (tie down or bolt).

Your car will most likely run low/mid 14s. Getting a set of slicks or drag radials will help you out in the traction department. Is that "fast"? Not at all. Good place to start though. You've already got the displacement taken care of with the 350.

I would recommend registering at
http://www.chitownracing.com/forums/
and
http://www.wisconsinstreetdominators.com/

The first is a Chicago racing site and the second is a Wisconsin racing site. You'll find a lot of good deals for parts and meet a lot of people who know a lot about going fast.

 

thanks for the help

 

You bet. Shoot me a PM if you've got a question. I visit Dominators a lot, and once and awhile I'm on Chitown.

 

I'm in Milwaukee so I go to GLD once in a while even though my car will be set up to turn. I also autocross at Miller Park with the SCCA (I was 9th in points out of about 200 people for my class last season). I think I won a plaque or trophy or something but I'm not sure because I couldn't make it to the awards banquet... stupid job.

I'm only 16 and I'm loving my first car!

 

hit up great lakes. ive been there the past few years now with my car and before that with my fathers. theres plenty of people there you can find to just run a friendly race against

 

Here is a link to the schedule for the Milwaukee Region Autocross for 2008.
http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/2008/08sched.htm

More info can be found on the site by clicking around, or just ask me.

 

Hey, where in Appleton are you about? Im in Appleton too. I drive a 1989 Firebird. If your looking for some illegal street races, I sometimes know where some are in the summer...At least last year there were some...

 

Sure lol, just hit up college...

 

Nah, its stupid to race on college, too many cops.
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You live in Appleton too?

 

agreed, college is crawling with cops