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Old 10-06-2010, 02:59 PM
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Pacific Raceways :: Test 'N' Tune on Oct. 16th and 17th (8am - 5pm)

Even Money was right, Pacific Raceways has opened up a couple days for Test 'N' Tune this month. I called and confirmed.
Open Test 'N' Tune Information

Open to All Classes and Sanctioning Bodies..... Street Legal/Street Tires, Imports/Sports Compact, Junior Dragsters and all vehicles with slicks.

All vehicles must pass NHRA Technical Inspection.

Pacific Raceways Accepts Visa, MC, Cash and Checks (must have Valid NHRA Membership Number to write a check)

Gates Open:
8:00am on October 16 and 17

Racing Fees:

Car & Driver: $30.00
Competition Number (required to race): $10.00 (one time yearly fee)

Spectators:

Adults: $12.00
Children (Ages 7-14): $5.00
Children (Ages 6 and under): Free

Concession stands will be open (Cash only). Sunoco Racing Fuel available (Visa or Mastercard only)
I'll be there on Saturday the 16th @ 8:00am as long as it's not raining. Temps should be in the low-50's. Anyone want to join me? I would expect this to be pretty crowded given it's a weekend and likely last event of the year.
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damn...I just spent some fortune to detail my car after the woodburn "accident" :p

It's tempting though...so, this one is not a private rental event, right?
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damn...I just spent some fortune to detail my car after the woodburn "accident" :p

It's tempting though...so, this one is not a private rental event, right?
Nothing private about this one. I'd only expect a handful of runs and quite a few cars (30-50) from all makes/models.
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
Even Money was right, Pacific Raceways has opened up a couple days for Test 'N' Tune this month. I called and confirmed.
I'll be there on Saturday the 16th @ 8:00am as long as it's not raining. Temps should be in the low-50's. Anyone want to join me? I would expect this to be pretty crowded given it's a weekend and likely last event of the year.
I'm not sure how it is up there, but here in California, most 1/4 mile tracks are PACKED during open test n tune nights (300 to 400 cars). This makes the test-n-tune events almost not worth it for us because we would end up waiting for 7 to 8 hours to make (maybe) 3 runs... and that is assuming no car breaks down by the way

In a private event, things are the exact opposite: we get to make as many runs as we can with almost no wait time at all. We also get a decently prepped track, enough time to practice launches, mods and even live tune our cars with each run. That's why whenever there is an opportunity for a private event that is close by, we jump on it like no other
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I'm not sure how it is up there, but here in California, most 1/4 mile tracks are PACKED during open test n tune nights (300 to 400 cars). This makes the test-n-tune events almost not worth it for us because we would end up waiting for 7 to 8 hours to make (maybe) 3 runs... and that is assuming no car breaks down by the way

In a private event, things are the exact opposite: we get to make as many runs as we can with almost no wait time at all. We also get a decently prepped track, enough time to practice launches, mods and even live tune our cars with each run. That's why whenever there is an opportunity for a private event that is close by, we jump on it like no other
Umm, no disrespect and I appreciate your insight but you haven't been to Pacific Raceways in good ol' Auburn, Washington. I've gone to two weeknight TNTs there this year and it is nothing like what you describe above. In fact, getting 8-9 quality passes in ~4 hours is pretty common during TNT @ PR. I'd certainly expect more traffic due to this being the last sessions of the year, but no where near 300-400 cars. I don't even think they have enough room for that kind of attendance.

I wholeheartedly agree about Private Rentals. The last one we had in the PNW was a blast. 150-passes between six C63s.
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Super - thanks for coordinating this. It's on my calendar but due to the fact that I'll just be returning from the UK unlikely...
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
Umm, no disrespect and I appreciate your insight but you haven't been to Pacific Raceways in good ol' Auburn, Washington. I've gone to two weeknight TNTs there this year and it is nothing like what you describe above. In fact, getting 8-9 quality passes in ~4 hours is pretty common during TNT @ PR. I'd certainly expect more traffic due to this being the last sessions of the year, but no where near 300-400 cars. I don't even think they have enough room for that kind of attendance.

I wholeheartedly agree about Private Rentals. The last one we had in the PNW was a blast. 150-passes between six C63s.
None taken.... I was only speaking about the conditions at most of the tracks we have here in California not at how it is at Pacific Raceway; sounds like you guys are more fortunate than us over here . We do have one track (Sacramento Raceway) that is fairly low volume all year long in relative to others but most of the other ones are way too crowded during test-n-tune sessions.

Good luck at the event and hope you guys have fun. Please share pictures with us as you always do
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Hmm, thanks for the heads up, Super. I'll keep it on my schedule. Not sure if I'm free that Sat yet.
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Weather is looking good!
Sat 10/16/2010 (High 57°, Low 40°) Partly sunny

Sun 10/17/2010 (High 56°, Low 40°) Partly sunny

I'm hoping we finally get some of this moisture out of the air.
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
Weather is looking good!
Sat 10/16/2010 (High 57°, Low 40°) Partly sunny

Sun 10/17/2010 (High 56°, Low 40°) Partly sunny

I'm hoping we finally get some of this moisture out of the air.
DA is looking to be very much in the neg!!!
I hoping to go sunday sunday sunday!
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DA is looking to be very much in the neg!!!
I hoping to go sunday sunday sunday!
I'll be there Saturday for sure. If things work out nicely I might head back for more on Sunday.

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Let me know how Sat. goes for you Super.. I might trek down there Sun AM if the conditions are good based on Sat. runs...I've got a little left on the DRs. Still stock, will be next spring before I run with the MHP LTs, and hopefully a host of other go fast mods.
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I'm back. Very cool to meet up with sneakyneon. His car is flat-out insane!

Sadly, we didn't get started until 10:20am and by then the temps had already risen to the low-50's. It was super-chilly early on but they spent the first 2-hours prepping so we didn't get any runs when it was cooler.

Anyhow, I still got three runs between 10:20am - 12:45pm. I didn't stick around as it was only getting hotter.

My best pass:
1.791 60', 11.644 @ 120.33 MPH (1/8th 7.536 @ 95.21 MPH)

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTEQMGQmChc

Timeslip:


Next up for me will be the MHP V3 ECU Tune. I've got some good baseline runs at two different tracks with the Kleemann K2 tune to use as a comparison. It will be nice to test and document the differences first-hand. More to come!

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Very impressive super!
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Very impressive super!
Thank you. Video is up now.

Nice job on your new PB as well. So close!
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Thank you. Video is up now.

Nice job on your new PB as well. So close!
Thanks.

Great video.

I could just imagine how fast your car would be in the northeast.
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
I'm back. Very cool to meet up with sneakyneon. His car is flat-out insane!

Sadly, we didn't get started until 10:20am and by then the temps had already risen to the low-50's. It was super-chilly early on but they spent the first 2-hours prepping so we didn't get any runs when it was cooler.

Anyhow, I still got three runs between 10:20am - 12:45pm. I didn't stick around as it was only getting hotter.

My best pass:
1.791 60', 11.644 @ 120.33 MPH (1/8th 7.536 @ 95.21 MPH)

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTEQMGQmChc

Timeslip:


Next up for me with be the MHP V3 ECU Tune. I've got some good baseline runs at two different tracks with the Kleemann K2 tune to use a comparison. It will be nice to test and document the differences first-hand. More to come!


Nice run and vid,

make sure to post up in the fastest 63 thread, looks like your car is definately top 10 material
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
I'm back. Very cool to meet up with sneakyneon. His car is flat-out insane!

Sadly, we didn't get started until 10:20am and by then the temps had already risen to the low-50's. It was super-chilly early on but they spent the first 2-hours prepping so we didn't get any runs when it was cooler.

Anyhow, I still got three runs between 10:20am - 12:45pm. I didn't stick around as it was only getting hotter.

My best pass:
1.791 60', 11.644 @ 120.33 MPH (1/8th 7.536 @ 95.21 MPH)

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTEQMGQmChc

Great times

Great!!!
Timeslip:


Next up for me with be the MHP V3 ECU Tune. I've got some good baseline runs at two different tracks with the Kleemann K2 tune to use as a comparison. It will be nice to test and document the differences first-hand. More to come!
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
Thank you. Video is up now.

Nice job on your new PB as well. So close!
Congratulations on your new time and trap. With your upcoming MHP tune, you could very well drop a couple tenths, especially with cooler weather.

Great job.
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Nice run and vid,

make sure to post up in the fastest 63 thread, looks like your car is definately top 10 material
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Great times!!!
Originally Posted by SonnyakaPig
Congratulations on your new time and trap. With your upcoming MHP tune, you could very well drop a couple tenths, especially with cooler weather.

Great job.
Thank you!

I need to find me a lightweight driver.

At 6'3"/230-lbs I'm kicking my own ***.

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Thanks.

Great video.

I could just imagine how fast your car would be in the northeast.
I dream of Atco, Englishtown and MIR every night.
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
Thank you!

I need to find me a lightweight driver.

At 6'3"/230-lbs I'm kicking my own ***.


I dream of Atco, Englishtown and MIR every night.
My problem exactly although u got 2" on me the weights about the same!
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Wow nice job super! You finally got the trap I've been after! I wish I could've made it but I'll do some prepping over the winter for our next meeting.
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Originally Posted by superlubricity
Thank you!

I need to find me a lightweight driver.

At 6'3"/230-lbs I'm kicking my own ***.


I dream of Atco, Englishtown and MIR every night.
I just lost 20 lbs over the last several months. I'm at 170 lbs. So, it looks like I have the driver weight advantange. I wonder how that would factor into your 100+ rwhp advantage.
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My problem exactly although u got 2" on me the weights about the same!
You had a light-weight driver when your car went 11.47, right? I'm also seriously considering the C/F Hood and Trunk now.

Originally Posted by Mort
Congrats, those are great times and better yet to come.
Thank you.
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Wow nice job super! You finally got the trap I've been after! I wish I could've made it but I'll do some prepping over the winter for our next meeting.
Thanks. I don't think there are any more opportunities this year. We should certainly start planning the first Drag Day of 2011!
Originally Posted by SonnyakaPig
I just lost 20 lbs over the last several months. I'm at 170 lbs. So, it looks like I have the driver weight advantange. I wonder how that would factor into your 100+ rwhp advantage.
Nice. Wanna pilot my car?


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