Sniz
05-23-2009, 10:22 AM
Hey all,
Got back from MIR (Maryland Intl. Raceway at Budds Creek) last night and finally got done editing a few photos. Was a great day though it got damned hot at the track today....easily in the 90's and I got BAKED. I think I look like a racoon w my sunglasses tan/sunburn.
I spent the day helping out, giving whatever advice I could and snapping a few pics when I had the chance. My car is sidelined w a boost leak issue that will only be fixed by some custom fab work that I need to get done ASAP.
Wizzle from N54tech came along....here are his impressions of the day:
From the beginning:
I learned a lot today, but the first lesson I learned is racing takes a lot of work and preparation. I left from Baltimore this morning at around 730. When I met up with the convoy outside of Annapolis I had about 1/2 a gallon of 93 left in the tank. I poured in 2.5 gallons of 104 and we hit the road. I got to make a few pulls, but traffic was too thick for much. There was also a SICK white DCT M3 with some bolt ons in the convoy. I would have loved to run him, but there were also tons of cops out!
By the time we got to the track (around 930) I had about one gallon of gas left and added another gallon. I was running about as close to pure 104 as I could get. We got our cars numbered, signed waivers and chatted for a few minutes.
My first pass of the day was also my quickest. I accidentally left my DCT fully on (I was a little excited since it was my first drag run ever). The track prep early on was wonderful. Very tacky. I had about as close to a perfect launch as possible. One little chirp and I was gone. Wow! This race gas sure is fun! I realized my DCT mistake though when I hit second, chirped the tires, and the computer stepped in. Whoops... I finished the run and was dissapointed in my mistake, thinking I probably ran a low 13. I was way off!
I rolled back to the parking area and Sniz was standing there with my time slip and a surprised look. A 12.345 @ 111.48 mph with a 1.84 60 foot!!! :happy Had that little hiccup in second not happened I am guessing a 12.1XX was possible!
I spent the rest of the day playing with launch technique and shift RPM. I could never quite nail it like I had first and was usually pulling 2.2 60 foots and high 12 runs. Though I did miss several shifts and blew out a lot of launches, but we won't talk about those times! :lol
I also noticed a huge issue with having a stick, aside from difficult launches and requiring perfect shifts. On the 3-4 shift, boost would drop dramatically and the car would bog for a minute until it could build back up. It's just a tough spot for the powerband, and unfortunately it happens about 100 feet from the finish. I'm thinking this is why my mph was so low. I played with shift points and only managed a 112.5 mph run.
As for the other competitors... There was only one other JB3 car there, but he was having launch and shift issues. There was a Procede as well, but neither were cutting times below 13. I also outran a Viper with exhaust and intake! Haha! He was new to racing as well and was much more timid about his runs than I was though, so doesn't really count. They also had some very seriously modded cars out there, but I can't really attest to what mods and what times. I wish Sniz could have ran his M3, I bet it'll be quick as hell when it's all done!
All in all it was a great time! The crew at the track was very friendly as were all the attendees. I think we ended up with 13 cars. I was hoping for more, but it was also good because we could run as much as we wanted. I think I am now addicted and can't wait to go back!! Special thanks again to Sniz for extending the invite and Ahmad (sp?) for setting the whole thing up.
In closing, these are the lessons I learned:
1. WEAR SUNSCREEN!!!
2. I need drag radials BAD!!!!!
3. Drag racing looks easy, but is way harder than I thought
4. 60 foot times are EVERYTHING!
5. I couldn't ask for a better group of guys to spend the day racing with!
6. I need a beer after all that excitement! :drinking:
Also... When Sniz was promoting this he mentioned to me how private rentals are the perfec time to learn. He couldn't be more right! Everyone was very helpful and I recieved a lot of tips. It was also very casual and could take my time prepping for runs and launches. If anyone out there has never dragged before and has an oppurtunity to hit a private rental, they should without a doubt do it! I can't wait for the next one!!
Wizzle on his 2nd run of the day, I think his car was still adapting a bit, the puff is a backfire on his 1 -> 2 shift.....Terry seems your dumpin some serious fuel in your race maps!!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/335backfire.jpg
Ahmad's beauty of a CLK55...ran a 10.7 and then he called it quits. He is running out of injector and is ordering SLR injectors soon....:eek:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Ahmad.jpg
stock C63......ran a 12.3, FAST
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/C63.jpg
Dont mess with this car if you ever see him on the street. 751whp at 21psi.....high boost is 38psi and undisclosed whp. My god it sounds wicked.
CC was out there tuning and I dont think ever got a real run in, he was just rolling thru the staging beams and going at it, a few runs it was sounding REAL NICE!!! He was breaking traction on a few runs on the big end, so yup....the power is there. I heard him say he didnt have the boost at or over 30psi though, so its got a lot more in it and I CANT WAIT to see it go.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/CC.jpg
Don's M3 lining up
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Donlaunching.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Donliningup.jpg
Don
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Don.jpg
I love these wheels
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Donsbitch.jpg
Continuing Ed...the man...the legend. Has a built motor gt35r e36. And his lady friend.......very nice!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Edthepimp.jpg
his car
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Edsbeast.jpg
I forget what his 335 has in tune wise...think JB3. mix of pump and race gas. Trapping 108-109 or so.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/GR8DELisready.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/GR8DEL.jpg
ummm yeah, fully race built is300. can you say 146mph trap speed?
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/IS.jpg
fastest/quickest AMG in the US w no nitrous
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/JaysCL6002.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/JaysCL600.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Justins.jpg
M6, running mid 12's at 113mph or so. Like I said, it was HOT mid day.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/M6readytorun.jpg
where the magic happens
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/MIRbitch.jpg
mine just hangin out
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Mycarsideprofile.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Mycar.jpg
sickest Supra I've seen in awhile. He snapped 2 custom driveshafts last track rental. Today he couldnt get traction and couldnt get into the 9's.
then.....his belt broke and his turbo ate it....ouch. Vanes broken off everywhere.
sorry man
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Snakklr.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Supralaunch.jpg
the Wizzle photographed by the Snizzle
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Torreylaunching.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Torreyscarcoolingdown.jpg
brand new Viper SRT10 w mods. what a sound once on throttle, at idle it sounds like 2 pissed off volvo inline 5's that are out of tune.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperfront.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperquarter.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperrear.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperrunnin.jpg
One of Don's runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrvtQ-6vHU
2 of Anthony's runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGZozETFQUY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPtzTF0x_y8
One More: This is the same car that ran 12.3 earlier in the day I think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETXoSItq9ig
They were shot in HD, but YouTube is having some trouble getting it up. If I can I will upload the HD versions
Got back from MIR (Maryland Intl. Raceway at Budds Creek) last night and finally got done editing a few photos. Was a great day though it got damned hot at the track today....easily in the 90's and I got BAKED. I think I look like a racoon w my sunglasses tan/sunburn.
I spent the day helping out, giving whatever advice I could and snapping a few pics when I had the chance. My car is sidelined w a boost leak issue that will only be fixed by some custom fab work that I need to get done ASAP.
Wizzle from N54tech came along....here are his impressions of the day:
From the beginning:
I learned a lot today, but the first lesson I learned is racing takes a lot of work and preparation. I left from Baltimore this morning at around 730. When I met up with the convoy outside of Annapolis I had about 1/2 a gallon of 93 left in the tank. I poured in 2.5 gallons of 104 and we hit the road. I got to make a few pulls, but traffic was too thick for much. There was also a SICK white DCT M3 with some bolt ons in the convoy. I would have loved to run him, but there were also tons of cops out!
By the time we got to the track (around 930) I had about one gallon of gas left and added another gallon. I was running about as close to pure 104 as I could get. We got our cars numbered, signed waivers and chatted for a few minutes.
My first pass of the day was also my quickest. I accidentally left my DCT fully on (I was a little excited since it was my first drag run ever). The track prep early on was wonderful. Very tacky. I had about as close to a perfect launch as possible. One little chirp and I was gone. Wow! This race gas sure is fun! I realized my DCT mistake though when I hit second, chirped the tires, and the computer stepped in. Whoops... I finished the run and was dissapointed in my mistake, thinking I probably ran a low 13. I was way off!
I rolled back to the parking area and Sniz was standing there with my time slip and a surprised look. A 12.345 @ 111.48 mph with a 1.84 60 foot!!! :happy Had that little hiccup in second not happened I am guessing a 12.1XX was possible!
I spent the rest of the day playing with launch technique and shift RPM. I could never quite nail it like I had first and was usually pulling 2.2 60 foots and high 12 runs. Though I did miss several shifts and blew out a lot of launches, but we won't talk about those times! :lol
I also noticed a huge issue with having a stick, aside from difficult launches and requiring perfect shifts. On the 3-4 shift, boost would drop dramatically and the car would bog for a minute until it could build back up. It's just a tough spot for the powerband, and unfortunately it happens about 100 feet from the finish. I'm thinking this is why my mph was so low. I played with shift points and only managed a 112.5 mph run.
As for the other competitors... There was only one other JB3 car there, but he was having launch and shift issues. There was a Procede as well, but neither were cutting times below 13. I also outran a Viper with exhaust and intake! Haha! He was new to racing as well and was much more timid about his runs than I was though, so doesn't really count. They also had some very seriously modded cars out there, but I can't really attest to what mods and what times. I wish Sniz could have ran his M3, I bet it'll be quick as hell when it's all done!
All in all it was a great time! The crew at the track was very friendly as were all the attendees. I think we ended up with 13 cars. I was hoping for more, but it was also good because we could run as much as we wanted. I think I am now addicted and can't wait to go back!! Special thanks again to Sniz for extending the invite and Ahmad (sp?) for setting the whole thing up.
In closing, these are the lessons I learned:
1. WEAR SUNSCREEN!!!
2. I need drag radials BAD!!!!!
3. Drag racing looks easy, but is way harder than I thought
4. 60 foot times are EVERYTHING!
5. I couldn't ask for a better group of guys to spend the day racing with!
6. I need a beer after all that excitement! :drinking:
Also... When Sniz was promoting this he mentioned to me how private rentals are the perfec time to learn. He couldn't be more right! Everyone was very helpful and I recieved a lot of tips. It was also very casual and could take my time prepping for runs and launches. If anyone out there has never dragged before and has an oppurtunity to hit a private rental, they should without a doubt do it! I can't wait for the next one!!
Wizzle on his 2nd run of the day, I think his car was still adapting a bit, the puff is a backfire on his 1 -> 2 shift.....Terry seems your dumpin some serious fuel in your race maps!!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/335backfire.jpg
Ahmad's beauty of a CLK55...ran a 10.7 and then he called it quits. He is running out of injector and is ordering SLR injectors soon....:eek:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Ahmad.jpg
stock C63......ran a 12.3, FAST
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/C63.jpg
Dont mess with this car if you ever see him on the street. 751whp at 21psi.....high boost is 38psi and undisclosed whp. My god it sounds wicked.
CC was out there tuning and I dont think ever got a real run in, he was just rolling thru the staging beams and going at it, a few runs it was sounding REAL NICE!!! He was breaking traction on a few runs on the big end, so yup....the power is there. I heard him say he didnt have the boost at or over 30psi though, so its got a lot more in it and I CANT WAIT to see it go.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/CC.jpg
Don's M3 lining up
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Donlaunching.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Donliningup.jpg
Don
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Don.jpg
I love these wheels
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Donsbitch.jpg
Continuing Ed...the man...the legend. Has a built motor gt35r e36. And his lady friend.......very nice!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Edthepimp.jpg
his car
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Edsbeast.jpg
I forget what his 335 has in tune wise...think JB3. mix of pump and race gas. Trapping 108-109 or so.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/GR8DELisready.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/GR8DEL.jpg
ummm yeah, fully race built is300. can you say 146mph trap speed?
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/IS.jpg
fastest/quickest AMG in the US w no nitrous
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/JaysCL6002.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/JaysCL600.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Justins.jpg
M6, running mid 12's at 113mph or so. Like I said, it was HOT mid day.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/M6readytorun.jpg
where the magic happens
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/MIRbitch.jpg
mine just hangin out
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Mycarsideprofile.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Mycar.jpg
sickest Supra I've seen in awhile. He snapped 2 custom driveshafts last track rental. Today he couldnt get traction and couldnt get into the 9's.
then.....his belt broke and his turbo ate it....ouch. Vanes broken off everywhere.
sorry man
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Snakklr.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Supralaunch.jpg
the Wizzle photographed by the Snizzle
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Torreylaunching.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Torreyscarcoolingdown.jpg
brand new Viper SRT10 w mods. what a sound once on throttle, at idle it sounds like 2 pissed off volvo inline 5's that are out of tune.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperfront.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperquarter.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperrear.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/mattsniz/5-22-09%20MIR/Viperrunnin.jpg
One of Don's runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrvtQ-6vHU
2 of Anthony's runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGZozETFQUY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPtzTF0x_y8
One More: This is the same car that ran 12.3 earlier in the day I think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETXoSItq9ig
They were shot in HD, but YouTube is having some trouble getting it up. If I can I will upload the HD versions