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Old 18-08-2006, 09:03 PM   #1
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OK guys ..... I have put my name down for the Chicks Bracket at the AFF Drags. I have NFI what to do or how to go about it all .....

I know point & plant the foot (only time Ive been glad shes an auto :P ) ....... but what do I expect when its comes upto my turn??????? Do I have to do a burn out and where exactly do I do it ????? Whats a good time to bring up the Revs and launch??????

Any help would be great ;)

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Old 18-08-2006, 09:07 PM   #2
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Well to start off with, you don't have to do a burnout, you do whatever is comfortable for you. Its one of those things thats easier to say on the day i guess, if you want I (or anyone else) can come down the track with you.

The best thing i can suggest is watch a few runs, and get someone to talk them through with you. By watching other runs, you'll get an idea of how and when to stage. And then the rest there....

Im not the best explaining things with a keyboard, but if you want I can give you a hand on the day, and give you a few pointers.
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Old 18-08-2006, 09:11 PM   #3
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That would be excellent Melz..... really appreciate that.

Doing a burnout doesnt bother me .... hehehe done a few or 10 in my time :P .... but I just wasnt sure if it was expected ....... Im sure Im going to have a lot of things going thru this little head to be worried about how good a burn out Ive done ;)
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Old 18-08-2006, 09:14 PM   #4
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the most important part of your first time is to have fun, you'll love it once you've got a few passes under your belt and feeling comfortable with the car and the lights talk to a few people ask questions most of us are only too happy to give advice or encouragement, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions while your lining up. and yes you have to do a burn, thats the best part, fry the guts out of them, it makes you feel great.
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Old 18-08-2006, 09:28 PM   #5
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I know I will have fun Bren ..... My wonderful OH is also taking her up the strip and he is a newbie to all this as well ........

I spose I just need to prepare myself for this big adventure ....... knowledge is a wonderful thing :P
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