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: How far to the tree?


DraginRat
Jul 2nd, 04, 7:13 AM
Anyone know if the distance from the staged beam to the tree is a standard distance at every track, and if so, what that distance is?

Just added a big aero scoop to the hood, and was thinking about making a "mock-up" of the starting line just to find out if I can see the tree when staged in the left lane. I don't think it will be a problem since Pro Stock cars have about the same set up on their hoods, but would like to avoid making a fool of myself in the staging lights. (I do it all the time, but I am trying to cut back)

Thanks

Ken Gasbarri

Pat Kelley
Jul 2nd, 04, 10:43 AM
I don't know that there is a standard. A buddy ask NHRA for the track specs, he was told there are none, per se. A local racer with a big scoop built, with the strips approval, a stand to raise the lights a few inches so he could see it.