Drag Racing in Illinois
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Drag Racing in Illinois
I've been looking around for different places to go racing in Illinois.
Does anyone on this board know of a good track to go to and what is required (i.e. helmet, roll cage, etc.)?
My racing is currently limited to two iPad apps (CSR Racing and Nitro Drag Racing) and the occasional spirited drive on I-90.
Does anyone on this board know of a good track to go to and what is required (i.e. helmet, roll cage, etc.)?
My racing is currently limited to two iPad apps (CSR Racing and Nitro Drag Racing) and the occasional spirited drive on I-90.
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Byron Dragway.
http://www.byrondragway.com/Home.html
You definitely need a helmet and long pants to run. A roll bar is needed only if you are 11.49 or quicker.
http://www.byrondragway.com/Home.html
You definitely need a helmet and long pants to run. A roll bar is needed only if you are 11.49 or quicker.
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I'm just looking for a regular 1/4 mile strip near Chicago that I can hit up on a casual basis to see where my car stands and practice my launches.
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Thanks Petro. The site is pretty outdated and confusing. I can't tell if they have regular races or only leagues/point system.
I'm just looking for a regular 1/4 mile strip near Chicago that I can hit up on a casual basis to see where my car stands and practice my launches.
I'm just looking for a regular 1/4 mile strip near Chicago that I can hit up on a casual basis to see where my car stands and practice my launches.
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Depending upon where you live in Chi, greatlakes dragway just across the border in WI could be an option. It looks like they have test and tune (open for anyone) almost any night and every Wednesday for sure. Here is the link: http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/
If you are interested, let me know. I have not been there, but would love to hit it with a group of MBW bros.
If you are interested, let me know. I have not been there, but would love to hit it with a group of MBW bros.
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I have not been there yet. I used to hit IRP in Indy and Muncie raceway pretty consistently. I might be able to get a few of my E55 buddies in Chi to go to. It would be a blast to role in with C63s, Es and SLs. We would definitely turn some heads if the people there are not used to seeing high horsepower MBs running down the track.
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I have not been there yet. I used to hit IRP in Indy and Muncie raceway pretty consistently. I might be able to get a few of my E55 buddies in Chi to go to. It would be a blast to role in with C63s, Es and SLs. We would definitely turn some heads if the people there are not used to seeing high horsepower MBs running down the track.
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I'm pretty sure helmets are required for any cars faster than 14 seconds so basically anyone with a AMG will need a helmet. Every track follows NHRA guidelines. Some are more strict than others. Long pants and long sleeve shirts are in the rules too if I remember right. I have not been to a track that actually makes the driver wear a long sleeve shirt though. I always wear long pants and take a long sleeve shirt just in case. The other rule that some of the modded guys could hit is faster than 11.5 technically requires a NHRA approved roll bar. I have seen tracks strict on this and not so much.
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Here is a very nice "how -too" on drag racing for anyone who is new to it.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...acing-how.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...acing-how.html
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Here is a very nice "how -too" on drag racing for anyone who is new to it.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...acing-how.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...acing-how.html
Now I just need to figure out when to go for a run.
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Two options, go now for fun or wait until it cools off a bit for better results. A lot of the 55k guys don't like to run in the heat because they know their times will be high because of their forced induction.
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I go to Byron a lot, if you want you can head there with us next time. I prolly wont be going untill it cools off. Mostly because I don't like the heat. haha.
GLD I frequent as well. Track prep is not as good as byron, but usually run my fastest there because of night time temperatures. US41 is decent, but it a hike.
I don't bother with RT. 66 as the place is always redic packed, and in 6 hrs you get 2 runs. haha.
GLD I frequent as well. Track prep is not as good as byron, but usually run my fastest there because of night time temperatures. US41 is decent, but it a hike.
I don't bother with RT. 66 as the place is always redic packed, and in 6 hrs you get 2 runs. haha.
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You guys are right, waiting for it to cool off would be a good idea. My car runs hot enough as it is in these conditions we're having.
Definitely post next time you guys are going. I'll keep an eye out on the forums or even post again later when the heat wave subsides.
In the mean time I have left a message with Speedriven today to see about getting some work done. Now I just need to decide if I want to keep my warranty or not. I really wish they would leak the final engine for the MY2015 already so I can decide.
Definitely post next time you guys are going. I'll keep an eye out on the forums or even post again later when the heat wave subsides.
In the mean time I have left a message with Speedriven today to see about getting some work done. Now I just need to decide if I want to keep my warranty or not. I really wish they would leak the final engine for the MY2015 already so I can decide.
