BADASS/ECIRS Drag Day - May 21

Hey Guys,

So the ECIRS has asked us to host them again, so I went and set the date. We will be having our annual spring Drag Day on Saturday, May 21st.

Gates open at 8, racing starts at 9. We usually meet at the Burger King at 125/101 in Epping and roll out of there about 745. So you are all invited to that, too, if you're interested.

Make sure your car will pass tech. They are pains in the ass there. Maybe it will be better now that they are NHRA? Who knows.

So get your cars ready!!!!!!!!

I've got a job now. Hopefully I can get some upgrades in before then.

Awesome news. I guess we are planning early this year.

GasTT wrote:

I've got a job now. Hopefully I can get some upgrades in before then.

awe man, and i had some good jokes lined upped .........

GasTT wrote:

I've got a job now. Hopefully I can get some upgrades in before then.

Just don't start the night before again.

Sounds good.
PM when ready

IMPALADAKID wrote:

GasTT wrote:

I've got a job now. Hopefully I can get some upgrades in before then.

Just don't start the night before again.

LOL I'll try to plan accordingly.

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Just don't start the night before again. [/quote]

HAHAHAHA.. COME ON A GOOD % OF GUYS DO THAT !! I try an not do that BUT I have had my fair share of late nights the night before.

Well Dan, I had a bad experience. I did my roller rocker/valve spring swap the night before the drag day. On the LAST SPRING standing next to my car the damn compressor let go and my valve spring and retainer went flying. This was 2 AM in my driveway. I found the spring pretty quick but I didn't find the retainer till the next day. I looked all over the yard for it. It was sitting on the damn pitman arm!!!!

LOL Now we can REALLY see how good a 305 is You out there Brad???

What does the tech inspection involve?

They go through the car and make sure it's safe. No leaking fluids, battery is strapped down, helmet if you go quicker than 13.99,check your nuetral safety switch, and reverse lockout. I've never had a problem with them. They are pretty quick and I would rather get booted than have something break and crash.

Long pants. All lugnuts, no broken studs. Driveshaft loop if on slicks. I have had so many racers FAIL at NED that it is really ridiculous. They are the toughest tech I have ever been through. They even failed my TRUCK! And it passed inspection legit and had nothing wrong with it.

Most tracks don't even pop the hood or have you get out of the car.

Just be sure all your bases are covered.

What did they fail the truck for?

A leak. After searching, it was the vent hose for the front diff. Instead of pointing up, it was pointing down and dripping... Boo.

I'm just trying to let the guys know that NED is tough at tech. It never fails, EVERY time, yes EVERY time, we race up there, someone in the club gets turned away for something from tech. At most tracks tech is a breeze, but not so here. So just be sure your car is up to snuff and you have long pants.

My POS passed last year. My steering box has a slight leak, luckily it didn't drip when they were checkin me out.

A couple more tech-in items at NED (if they have'nt already been mentioned):

Battery secured. Has to be hard mounted (i.e. no bungie cords)
Lugnuts cant be covered, hub/centercaps have to come off
Working seat belt
Working neutral saftey switch, sometimes they will ask you to try to start it in R or D
Radiator overflow catch-can

I passed tech with a bungie. They grabbed it, wobbled it around and they were like, its good.

If I don't get my Caprice ready by then ill just bring my Slowmaster,

GasTT wrote:

I passed tech with a bungie. They grabbed it, wobbled it around and they were like, its good.

Wow, you we lucky. I got the boot for that once. It all depends on which guy (or girl) techs it. I ran a bunch of weeks with the T/A @ the 12.5-12.7 range with no driveshaft loop (they never even checked)

I just don't want to see someone make the trip, and then not get to run over somethin stupid.

I think u only need a loop with slicks. I don't have to worry about slicks or loops or helmets my car is too slow.

GasTT wrote:

I think u only need a loop with slicks. I don't have to worry about slicks or loops or helmets my car is too slow.

Loop used to be 13.0's or faster, or slicks. Dunno what going to happen if it's goin NHRA. Rule of thumb is NHRA is half a second difference form IHRA. (i.e. a loop would be needed at 13.5 with NHRA, a 6-pt cage would be needed @ 12.0 instead of the current 11.5).
Maybe someone can verfiy this?

are the rules the same if your running in the minute plus class?....................

Big question, do you have to be 18+ to race? May is a month before I turn so it lets me know if I'm coming or not lol.

I'm pretty sure you need a consent form to race. I dont think you need to have a parent there though

caddyman1961 wrote:

I'm pretty sure you need a consent form to race.

Bingo.

http://newenglanddragway.com/home/images/pdfs/minorracerwaivercheatsheet.pdf

My plan is to need a helmet per NHRA/IHRA rules.

Fishah wrote:

caddyman1961 wrote:

I'm pretty sure you need a consent form to race.

Bingo.

http://newenglanddragway.com/home/images/pdfs/minorracerwaivercheatsheet.pdf

Yeeesh! I'll come and watch and well see about racing after June

1984twodoor wrote:

Fishah wrote:

caddyman1961 wrote:

I'm pretty sure you need a consent form to race.

Bingo.

http://newenglanddragway.com/home/images/pdfs/minorracerwaivercheatsheet.pdf

Yeeesh! I'll come and watch and well see about racing after June

Come watch, ask questions, and take notes. That is the best advice I can give you. We will meet again later in the year in a less formal setting, and then you can try out your knowledge.

IMPALADAKID wrote:

1984twodoor wrote:

Fishah wrote:

caddyman1961 wrote:

I'm pretty sure you need a consent form to race.

Bingo.

http://newenglanddragway.com/home/images/pdfs/minorracerwaivercheatsheet.pdf

Yeeesh! I'll come and watch and well see about racing after June

Come watch, ask questions, and take notes. That is the best advice I can give you. We will meet again later in the year in a less formal setting, and then you can try out your knowledge.

I'm a little afraid of trying. I don't want to get the speed bug and blow all my money on building motors and a roll cage lol. But I've gotta try it sometime. Hopefully I'll make the trip in May though.

1984twodoor wrote:

I'm a little afraid of trying. I don't want to get the speed bug and blow all my money on building motors and a roll cage lol.

That is definitely a viable fear. Everyone needs a hobby though, and it's better than lots of other ways to piss away your money.

Like smoking crack, Philippine hookers or gambling.

GasTT wrote:

Like smoking crack, Philippine hookers or gambling.

.... nah their not that expensive, especially if you cook it yourself, wait , to much info.

Well, I guess I have a scheduled completion date for the swap!

Now to stop working on snowmobiles and starting working on the car again...

Doug

I know... I haven't even started on the wagon!

GasTT wrote:

Well Dan, I had a bad experience. I did my roller rocker/valve spring swap the night before the drag day. On the LAST SPRING standing next to my car the damn compressor let go and my valve spring and retainer went flying. This was 2 AM in my driveway. I found the spring pretty quick but I didn't find the retainer till the next day. I looked all over the yard for it. It was sitting on the damn pitman arm!!!!

Hate it when that happens!

toomanytoyz wrote:

I know... I haven't even started on the wagon!

.... you still have the wagon? Is that what the pile of parts next to the house is?

bowtiepimp wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

I know... I haven't even started on the wagon!

.... you still have the wagon? ............................

He doesnt have Al's wagon....

Al has a wagon?

May 21 Sat Test & Tune; Outlaw 10.5 Series; X-275 Drag Radial; Central Mass
Drag Racers; Super Gas


T&T - F-bodies can go!

Yes, I know they can't be in the ECIRS race.


GM made Riviera wagons?

toomanytoyz wrote:

Al has a wagon?

Sure do, or maybe it's an igloo

Fishah wrote:

1984twodoor wrote:

I'm a little afraid of trying. I don't want to get the speed bug and blow all my money on building motors and a roll cage lol.

That is definitely a viable fear. Everyone needs a hobby though, and it's better than lots of other ways to piss away your money.

True, but if I start racing..I should work on getting a REAL garage first lol. For now I guess I'll have to take a class win with the supah powerful 305

GasTT wrote:

Like smoking crack, Philippine hookers or gambling.

Now those are three things that go well together. Add in some guns and were talking about a seriously fun party!

V8Killer wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Al has a wagon?

Sure do, or maybe it's an igloo

when theres something strange in your neighborhood ......who ya gonna call......

bowtiepimp wrote:

V8Killer wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Al has a wagon?

Sure do, or maybe it's an igloo

when theres something strange in your neighborhood ......who ya gonna call......

Like this.......?

V8Killer wrote:

bowtiepimp wrote:

V8Killer wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Al has a wagon?

Sure do, or maybe it's an igloo

when theres something strange in your neighborhood ......who ya gonna call......

Like this.......?

Love it ! Nuked out Ambulance!

Dare I say it...in?

I won't hold my breath.

LOL here we go again...ok, seriously. The roady should be done tomorrow by 5...header wrap, heat tape & lots of zip ties...let's do this.

MASShole9C1 wrote:

What does the tech inspection involve?

I'll bring an extra bungie cord

i know i have a 4.3 but will anyone be running one i want to accually see my times. i started the beast today after 2 weeks sitting started right up and ran like a kitten. since the fuel pump install its accually the first time ive ever heard the pump run. wierd. also is there a site to see the tech specs that you need to pass. Battery tied down, done, no leaks,