Braking Into the Corners
The “slow in, fast out” school of braking is not the only way to approach a corner, particularly if you want to achieve more speed on the track.
The “slow in, fast out” school of braking is not the only way to approach a corner, particularly if you want to achieve more speed on the track.
If you plan to enter your vehicle in any competition sanctioned by the NHRA, your strip burner is going to have to pass a series of pre-race inspections for the required safety equipment. Here’s a break-down of safety requirements for a variety of classes. Use it as a checklist to make sure your track ready!
For the first time track rat, or even the fifth-timer, there is a nervous charge that motivates them to get up earlier than a stockbroker, inhale a quart of cheap coffee and head off to do battle with the laws of nature.