going to the strip my very first time

[95weclipse]

Well as the title says I am going to the drag strip for my first time with my gsx, I have been to the strip with my dad and what not but Ive never been on the track my self, lets go over my car first, its a 97 gsx auto, 180k, ecm link v3 lite, auto meter ultra lite pro comp boost gauge, aem uego wide band, stock down pipe cheap flow through cat, cheap ebay muffler, 14b rebuilt, stock bov, stock injectors, has a/c, emissions, power steering, stock suspension, enkei 18s 6 spoke, on falken ziex ze512 225 40zr18s, I dont have it tuned yet but thats why I am going to the Test and Tune on the 28th at my local track, but other than my tuning, I am looking for advice on I guess you would call it drag strip protocol like when I get there I guess, do I go to the pits and just tell them I am here to test and tune? I am looking for some help after I get in do I wait for my name or number to be called? do I just get in line? whats the "tech" process yadayada.

 

[gripngodsm]

Well at the track i go to when you pull in the gates there is a booth that you pay and get a slip. Then proceed to the drivers office and get a number and a window sticker. Normall you would then proceed to the staging lanes and a track official will guide you to the proper stage lane. Then you just wait in line. They also carry window chalk to write your number on your windshield and drivers side rear window. Then you drive up to the tree and stage. Just be sure not to stage on your rear tires that can be a embarrassing night and it happens all the time when i go to test and tune night at the local track. If you chose you should also powerbrake your car to build boost since you have an auto car and leave on the last yellow at the very tenth of a second before it turns green.

 

[SBstar]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/drag-strip/10243-drag-racing-basics.html

Great thread that is up in the drag racing faq. Been around for a long time and it still rings true. Have a good time man!