Similar to above, I warm the car up to about 200 when get to the track. Then let it sit till called to lanes. 180 going into the water.

BBC pump gas.

What shawnp said. That is exactly the way we run ours.

stage at 165 everytime for me :D

The best way to check temp of an alcohol motor is to put a temp guage in the oil pan. I think the guys usually get the oil to 140* for best preformance.