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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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irwindale tonight?

anyone going? it will be my first time there, any tips or things I should know about this track? Im really worried about hooking with my new tires (kumho 712s) should I even bother warming them up or just skip the burnout box. If anyone is going look for the white iroc.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Justin, I don't drag race so others here know a lot more about it than me; but I've read that only the drag slicks should be warmed up. They are made to be sticky when hot. Street tires have compounds made for long life and durability. I think if you burn out on a street tire, all you accomplish is to wear down your tires and make them grip less. Street tires grip best when cold, or mildly warm.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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So Justin how did you do?
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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First run ok, second horrible wheelspin, third hooked up pretty good. this is what my best timeslip reads;
R/T .803
60' 2.034
330 6.002
1/8 9.287
MPH 74.54

Excuse my horrible r/t as this was my first time at the track actually racing, but I think 60 ft is pretty good for street tires. Overall had fun car was running a little hot due to traffic on the way there. On the way home I had the coolant hose that runs to the TB burst on me. Fixed her up and shes ok now thankfully it happened within 5 minutes of coming home
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