So. Cal 1/4 mile tracks
#1
So. Cal 1/4 mile tracks
can anyone enlighten me on all the 1/4 mile tracks near Los Angeles area that are often open? i went to California Speedway last night and they are only open once a month for 1/4 racing for street cars. i could not find this info anywhere.
please help? thanx
please help? thanx
#2
i have no idea, nor do i know anything about your area but maybe you can check this site out and see if you noticed any of these cities and see if they are close by. i have to make a freaking road trip to all the tracks here. my fav is over 135 miles away... its worth it though.
link
http://www.tracksideguide.com/Tracks/tracks-ca.htm
link
http://www.tracksideguide.com/Tracks/tracks-ca.htm
#3
Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
i have no idea, nor do i know anything about your area but maybe you can check this site out and see if you noticed any of these cities and see if they are close by. i have to make a freaking road trip to all the tracks here. my fav is over 135 miles away... its worth it though.
link
http://www.tracksideguide.com/Tracks/tracks-ca.htm
link
http://www.tracksideguide.com/Tracks/tracks-ca.htm
thanx buddy. i would have never found this site on my own.
#5
Carlsbad is sea level and you will run your best times there, it is open every saturday (I think) for test n tune, you also get lots of runs.
Fontana Cali Speedway is cool, but you are lucky to get 3 runs in a day there and the times are off since it is high altitude and desert.
I would not waste my time with Palmdale, it is 2200', in the middle of nowhere and the hottest desert around, Brian V was running your car 1 second off there. I think his best was a high 15.
Fontana Cali Speedway is cool, but you are lucky to get 3 runs in a day there and the times are off since it is high altitude and desert.
I would not waste my time with Palmdale, it is 2200', in the middle of nowhere and the hottest desert around, Brian V was running your car 1 second off there. I think his best was a high 15.
#6
Carlsbad, CA RULES! Anybody who disses it obviously isn't concerned with good 1/4 mile times. They would rather go hang out with the ricer scene at Fontana.
Carlsbad is about 250' above sea level, the summers get to 75 degrees, the winters get to 65 degrees. It's an awesome track year round. That is, if you don't mind the mile long dirt path and the bleachers that look like termites holding hands. It's pretty old and run down, but if a 9 second car can run there and be ok, then I'm pretty sure I will be fine.
Carlsbad is about 250' above sea level, the summers get to 75 degrees, the winters get to 65 degrees. It's an awesome track year round. That is, if you don't mind the mile long dirt path and the bleachers that look like termites holding hands. It's pretty old and run down, but if a 9 second car can run there and be ok, then I'm pretty sure I will be fine.
#7
Originally Posted by Aaron92SE
Carlsbad, CA RULES! Anybody who disses it obviously isn't concerned with good 1/4 mile times. They would rather go hang out with the ricer scene at Fontana.
Carlsbad is about 250' above sea level, the summers get to 75 degrees, the winters get to 65 degrees. It's an awesome track year round. That is, if you don't mind the mile long dirt path and the bleachers that look like termites holding hands. It's pretty old and run down, but if a 9 second car can run there and be ok, then I'm pretty sure I will be fine.
Carlsbad is about 250' above sea level, the summers get to 75 degrees, the winters get to 65 degrees. It's an awesome track year round. That is, if you don't mind the mile long dirt path and the bleachers that look like termites holding hands. It's pretty old and run down, but if a 9 second car can run there and be ok, then I'm pretty sure I will be fine.
I feel right at home with the redneck domestics, even in my rice mobile.
#9
Originally Posted by Maximus_95
cool thanx a lot guys.
can anyone provide the address for Carlsbad for me? thanx a lot guys. i think i will be going this coming saturday. anyone wanna join me and my group of friends?
can anyone provide the address for Carlsbad for me? thanx a lot guys. i think i will be going this coming saturday. anyone wanna join me and my group of friends?
Just make sure you do not wash your car, or you will be ****ed.
I would join you but I will be at Lake Elsinore on Saturday and at Irvine Lake on Sunday for a V-Drive regatta. Busy weekend for me.
#11
Originally Posted by Maximus_95
oh just one more thing, does carlsbad require a helmet?
#13
Originally Posted by Maximus_95
oh dang, just found out that everyone need a helmet, cant afford one at this moment.
are there any other good drag strips where you wont need a helmet to run?
are there any other good drag strips where you wont need a helmet to run?
#15
Originally Posted by Maximus_95
damn, that sucks, well....i guess i will have to drag some other time, unless i find one that fits my schedule. thanx for all the help. how much does a helmet go for anyways?
#16
Yeah, just find a friend that has an old helmet sitting in their garage. Everyone has a friend that has an old helmet in storage. Like Donald said, unless you are running 13.99 or faster, you will only need any old helmet to run at Carlsbad. A cheap 4 wheeler helmet will work. I've seen lots of those.
If you plan on running 13.99 or faster, NHRA rules state it has to be Snell approved 90, 95, or 2000. I think they still allow Snell 90 to be used.
If you plan on running 13.99 or faster, NHRA rules state it has to be Snell approved 90, 95, or 2000. I think they still allow Snell 90 to be used.
#18
Originally Posted by Maximus_95
oh ok, that's cool. i called carlsbad and they said i need a helmet no matter what i run, so im kinda confused if i should get one or not.
maybe the guy i talked to does not know the rule. =)
maybe the guy i talked to does not know the rule. =)
Carlsbad knows NHRA rules. That's why they enforce them. But they also have a track rule that says, "Every racer must have a helmet". But unless you're 13.99 or faster, then all you'll need is just some cheap helmet that you find in one of your friend's garage.
#19
Originally Posted by Aaron92SE
Oh, I thought you already understood that you needed a helmet at Carlsbad. LIke I said, unless you are running 13.99 or faster, then you won't need a Snell approved helmet. But if you are slower than 13.99, then all you'll need is some cheap 4 wheeler helmet.
Carlsbad knows NHRA rules. That's why they enforce them. But they also have a track rule that says, "Every racer must have a helmet". But unless you're 13.99 or faster, then all you'll need is just some cheap helmet that you find in one of your friend's garage.
Carlsbad knows NHRA rules. That's why they enforce them. But they also have a track rule that says, "Every racer must have a helmet". But unless you're 13.99 or faster, then all you'll need is just some cheap helmet that you find in one of your friend's garage.
oh ok cool. now i get it. i think i may be able to find one in my garage.
some cheap one from 3rd grade haha, unless i already threw them away.
#20
Originally Posted by dmontzmax
Carlsbad is sea level and you will run your best times there, it is open every saturday (I think) for test n tune, you also get lots of runs.
Fontana Cali Speedway is cool, but you are lucky to get 3 runs in a day there and the times are off since it is high altitude and desert.
I would not waste my time with Palmdale, it is 2200', in the middle of nowhere and the hottest desert around, Brian V was running your car 1 second off there. I think his best was a high 15.
Fontana Cali Speedway is cool, but you are lucky to get 3 runs in a day there and the times are off since it is high altitude and desert.
I would not waste my time with Palmdale, it is 2200', in the middle of nowhere and the hottest desert around, Brian V was running your car 1 second off there. I think his best was a high 15.
they do races at the Inyokern Airport....but i would prefer to race down below{la area}.
damn dood palmdale is cool as ice compared to trona...it hits 125+ every summer here
#21
Originally Posted by Y2KXCLAN
Hottest dessert around? Palmdale is easily 10 degrees cooler than my hometown/worktowns Ridgecrest/Trona
they do races at the Inyokern Airport....but i would prefer to race down below{la area}.
damn dood palmdale is cool as ice compared to trona...it hits 125+ every summer here
they do races at the Inyokern Airport....but i would prefer to race down below{la area}.
damn dood palmdale is cool as ice compared to trona...it hits 125+ every summer here
hey i'm in ridgecrest! did you ever go the inyokern races?
#23
Originally Posted by Chinkzilla
Why Dont They Pave That Damned Road
#25
i dont see why carlsbad raceway wouldnt bring in any money if it was fixed up. i bet there are a lot of SD guys who would appreciate that. personally i'd rather drive down to carlsbad instead of fontana the conditions are great there!
#26
Originally Posted by mrnock
i dont see why carlsbad raceway wouldnt bring in any money if it was fixed up. i bet there are a lot of SD guys who would appreciate that. personally i'd rather drive down to carlsbad instead of fontana the conditions are great there!
#28
Ask around to any friend you may have that have ridden a 4 wheeler, dirt bike, motorcycle, etc. If you are slower than 13.99, then you can get away with a regular 4 wheeler helmet.
But if you are 13.99 or faster, NHRA rules state you need a Snell approved helmet. But you don't have to worry about that unless you are spraying nitrous.
But if you are 13.99 or faster, NHRA rules state you need a Snell approved helmet. But you don't have to worry about that unless you are spraying nitrous.
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