Drag Racing, Oct 18th (Sat) Pacific Raceways

gilberjj · 10-07-2008, 11:39 AM

weather permitting..... drag racing pacific (seattle if you're old) raceway

saturday the 18th

this will be the last chance till spring. ive been 3 times this season, and still haven't hit 9's (10.17@146 is my best). So ill be in pursuit of the 9s, but I would love for a bunch of bikes to show up.

Price is $30

things you should know....
bring food and drink.
you need a leather jacket (a good riding jacket will also be fine)
you need a dot and snell approved helmet (full face), and it can't be destroyed
you need leather gloves
you need boots that go over the ankles
if your bike goes over 120mph in the 1/4 mile, then you'll need leather pants (that is the rule, but they aren't very stringent with requiring leather. they mainly require you to have good riding pants.)

if you are wary about coming because you aren't sure how it works, or you're afraid that your times will suck, come anyways. everyone sucks when they start. it's about having a good time in a safe environment. plus it's fun to line up against someone with a similarly fast bike and see who can win!

let's get a bunch of people!!!!!!

Drag Racing, Oct 18th (Sat) Pacific Raceways

ninjaofdoom · 10-07-2008, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by gilberjj

weather permitting..... drag racing pacific (seattle if you're old) raceway

saturday the 18th

this will be the last chance till spring. ive been 3 times this season, and still haven't hit 9's (10.17@146 is my best). So ill be in pursuit of the 9s, but I would love for a bunch of bikes to show up.

things you should know....
bring food and drink.
you need a leather jacket (a good riding jacket will also be fine)
you need a dot and snell approved helmet (full face), and it can't be destroyed
you need leather gloves
you need boots that go over the ankles
if your bike goes over 120mph in the 1/4 mile, then you'll need leather pants (that is the rule, but they aren't very stringent with requiring leather. they mainly require you to have good riding pants.)

if you are wary about coming because you aren't sure how it works, or you're afraid that your times will suck, come anyways. everyone sucks when they start. it's about having a good time in a safe environment. plus it's fun to line up against someone with a similarly fast bike and see who can win!

let's get a bunch of people!!!!!!

Drag Racing, Oct 18th (Sat) Pacific Raceways

I'll try brother, but my mom is flying in for a post-cancer followup and they are stayin with us. If we can get out, I'd love to burn up my clutch learning to DR

gilberjj · 10-07-2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by ninjaofdoom

I'll try brother, but my mom is flying in for a post-cancer followup and they are stayin with us. If we can get out, I'd love to burn up my clutch learning to DR

family comes first, but if you can make it, that would be great!

called pacific raceways, and I'll add more info as I get it.

jacobsdr · 10-07-2008, 04:11 PM

How much does it cost?? Is it only motorcycles or is it cars too, I am assuming mcs only?

gilberjj · 10-07-2008, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by jacobsdr

How much does it cost?? Is it only motorcycles or is it cars too, I am assuming mcs only?

I'm trying to get the price lowered for all of us, and left a message with the marketing dept. The regular price is $30 plus $5 for your racer number if you haven't raced. However, I assume that they will at least drop the racer number fee since it is so late in the season. I'll give updates as I recieve them.

It is for motorcycles and cars, and whatever else you can dream up that is legal to go down the drag strip.

Camma83 · 10-07-2008, 07:30 PM

I will try to make this one, sounds like fun

BiggAlf · 10-07-2008, 08:48 PM

what about tires, mine is lookn alittle smooth down the center

88dx · 10-07-2008, 08:58 PM

Ill be their but ill be racing my car. Ill stop by and say hi if i see u guys.

zookTLS97 · 10-07-2008, 08:59 PM

What time does this event start? Any special prep on the bikes?

88dx · 10-07-2008, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by zookTLS97

What time does this event start? Any special prep on the bikes?

gates open at 8am and racing goes to 4or5

jacobsdr · 10-07-2008, 09:54 PM

I will be there sounds fun, but zookTLS97 had a good question too about the prep of the bike. Water for the radiator I assume but what about safety wire and all that good stuff?

gilberjj · 10-07-2008, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by BiggAlf

what about tires, mine is lookn alittle smooth down the center

you're fine, I dont' believe they care

PulpComic · 10-08-2008, 02:22 AM

Well, since NESBA canceled their events in Oct. maybe I'll try something new before the end of the season. Getting of the blocks is always a good skill and $30 isn't too bad. Question, on average, how many runs do you get an hour?

gilberjj · 10-08-2008, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by PulpComic

Well, since NESBA canceled their events in Oct. maybe I'll try something new before the end of the season. Getting of the blocks is always a good skill and $30 isn't too bad. Question, on average, how many runs do you get an hour?

um.... an hour? I don't really know. If I got 8-10ish runs throughout the DAY I would be real happy.

PulpComic · 10-08-2008, 04:36 AM

So, >10 runs in 7 or 8 hrs is highly likely. Meaning, I'll get >2min of track time excluding staging and what not. Now there is the bonus of watching other people drag race so I'll take that into consideration when I finally decide but what I really need to do is get some of my friends out there or at least try and find some PNWr's because otherwise I won't know anyone.

Oh and thanks for getting back to me on my question so fast.

smurfhell · 10-08-2008, 08:59 AM

I might try to come out. Last time I raced I only got 3 runs in because 1) a car lost its windshield on the track 2) a car crashed into the wall 3) thunder and lightning.
It would be nice to run a few more times to get a feel for drag racing since that was my first time.

FastCat · 10-08-2008, 09:49 AM

I should have time to get my transmission back together and get the frankenbike out one last time for the year...

As for bike-prep, no safety-wire required anywhere, coolant in the radiator is fine as long as you have NO leaks anywhere and a catch-can (used soda-can with tie-wraps is acceptable) if your bike tends to overflow when it gets hot.

Tires and chains *are* a big deal whether they get through tech or not... the NHRA guys are by-and-large car-guys and they tend to overlook things on bikes once in a while... but believe me, if you toss or part a chain you *will* regret it and drag racing is "severe use" for the entire drive system.

Your rear tire is another issue that will cause you problems even if it does slide through tech... if it's thin in the middle, it will NOT hold heat from the burnout and you will have trouble hooking it up. I know that there are those that hold the opinion that "anyone can go fast in a straight line" but believe me, things happen *fast* when you're launching a 150+hp streetbike. It is surprisingly easy to get in trouble if you cannot prevent spinning up the rear tire.

One last thing - with more and more bikes being fuel-injected these days, it doesn't get mentioned as much as it used to... but for bikes that do NOT have a tipoover cut-off switch, you WILL be required to have a lanyard attached to your body that will cut the ignition and fuel-pump (if it exists) in the event that you become separated from your machine. It's fairly easy to install one with the factory run/stop switch and if you have a carbureted bike, you WILL need one to get through tech.

Oh, and one MORE thing... please please please, those of you with DOT street-tires... go AROUND the water-box - not through it. If you ride through the waterbox with a street tire on the front, you WILL track water up to the launch-pad and everyone behind you in the lanes will be waiting to kill you when you come back down the return-road.

ok, ok... last thing. For any of you aspiring to exceed 9.99sec ET's - go to the NHRA.com website and download your forms for your license. If you get your physical done prior to coming to the track, you can easily find people in the pits to sign-off for your licensing requirements (and that way they won't ask you to leave if you DO exceed 9.99sec).

gilberjj · 10-13-2008, 01:44 PM

5 more days!!!!!!

gilberjj · 10-13-2008, 01:50 PM

Pic of the day

edit: no that is not me

gilberjj · 10-13-2008, 02:31 PM

weather forcasted to be 56 degrees and partly sunny

CpjMech · 10-13-2008, 04:38 PM

I'm think'n about it......Hmmmmm 675 or FZ6

gilberjj · 10-15-2008, 05:08 PM

ok.... weather.com is saying its going to be a high of 56 degrees. It will be coudy in the morning and clear off in the afternoon. Great day for drag racing.

here is the drag racing pic of the day

gilberjj · 10-16-2008, 08:37 PM

bump bump bump

FastCat · 10-17-2008, 02:38 PM

The forecast looks promising!

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...ekday=Saturday

I have 5 gal of Q-16 and about 15lbs of nitrous to burn up.

zookTLS97 · 10-17-2008, 04:36 PM

What the heck, I'm in.
See ya guys tomorrow mornin. Can't stay there too long, but I wanna see what my old lady can do.

boom2666 · 10-17-2008, 08:47 PM

Well got the bike loaded in the truck and ready to go for the first time down the strip.

gilberjj · 10-18-2008, 12:57 AM

im just finishing up my bike. I rerouted/remounted my pcIII to under the seat. It was a royal pain in the butt, but it is finished now. I also cleaned the air filter and I'm going to tighten the chain soon. I'll see you guys bright and early!!!

Draagro · 10-18-2008, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by zookTLS97

What the heck, I'm in.
See ya guys tomorrow mornin. Can't stay there too long, but I wanna see what my old lady can do.

Hey Zook. I'll look for ya. I'm gonna pop out there briefly.

AcXr50 · 10-18-2008, 09:03 AM

Im heading out there soon. Cant race tho because of clutch. ill be filming my friends supra.. let me know if you wanna be filmed. ill most likely be wearing a gsxr sweater .

FastCat · 10-18-2008, 05:26 PM

I didn't see any PNWer's...

...yes, I was the ditz with the pink faux-hawk who stalled the bike at the `tree...

AcXr50 · 10-18-2008, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by FastCat

I didn't see any PNWer's...

...yes, I was the ditz with the pink faux-hawk who stalled the bike at the `tree...

i filmed it!


10-07-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	Drag Racing, Oct 18th (Sat) Pacific Raceways weather permitting..... drag racing pacific (seattle if you're old) raceway saturday the 18th this will be the last chance till spring. ive been 3 times this season, and still haven't hit 9's (10.17@146 is my best). So ill be in pursuit of the 9s, but I would love for a bunch of bikes to show up. Price is $30 things you should know.... bring food and drink. you need a leather jacket (a good riding jacket will also be fine) you need a dot and snell approved helmet (full face), and it can't be destroyed you need leather gloves you need boots that go over the ankles if your bike goes over 120mph in the 1/4 mile, then you'll need leather pants (that is the rule, but they aren't very stringent with requiring leather. they mainly require you to have good riding pants.) if you are wary about coming because you aren't sure how it works, or you're afraid that your times will suck, come anyways. everyone sucks when they start. it's about having a good time in a safe environment. plus it's fun to line up against someone with a similarly fast bike and see who can win! let's get a bunch of people!!!!!! Drag Racing, Oct 18th (Sat) Pacific Raceways Last edited by gilberjj; 10-07-2008 at 07:19 PM..


10-07-2008, 04:11 PM	#4
jacobsdr Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kirkland, Wa I Ride: 2008 CBR 600rr	How much does it cost?? Is it only motorcycles or is it cars too, I am assuming mcs only? Last edited by jacobsdr; 10-07-2008 at 06:19 PM..


10-08-2008, 09:49 AM	#17
FastCat Zone Head Joined: Dec 2005 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR-1100 & a B12	I should have time to get my transmission back together and get the frankenbike out one last time for the year... As for bike-prep, no safety-wire required anywhere, coolant in the radiator is fine as long as you have NO leaks anywhere and a catch-can (used soda-can with tie-wraps is acceptable) if your bike tends to overflow when it gets hot. Tires and chains are a big deal whether they get through tech or not... the NHRA guys are by-and-large car-guys and they tend to overlook things on bikes once in a while... but believe me, if you toss or part a chain you will regret it and drag racing is "severe use" for the entire drive system. Your rear tire is another issue that will cause you problems even if it does slide through tech... if it's thin in the middle, it will NOT hold heat from the burnout and you will have trouble hooking it up. I know that there are those that hold the opinion that "anyone can go fast in a straight line" but believe me, things happen fast when you're launching a 150+hp streetbike. It is surprisingly easy to get in trouble if you cannot prevent spinning up the rear tire. One last thing - with more and more bikes being fuel-injected these days, it doesn't get mentioned as much as it used to... but for bikes that do NOT have a tipoover cut-off switch, you WILL be required to have a lanyard attached to your body that will cut the ignition and fuel-pump (if it exists) in the event that you become separated from your machine. It's fairly easy to install one with the factory run/stop switch and if you have a carbureted bike, you WILL need one to get through tech. Oh, and one MORE thing... please please please, those of you with DOT street-tires... go AROUND the water-box - not through it. If you ride through the waterbox with a street tire on the front, you WILL track water up to the launch-pad and everyone behind you in the lanes will be waiting to kill you when you come back down the return-road. ok, ok... last thing. For any of you aspiring to exceed 9.99sec ET's - go to the NHRA.com website and download your forms for your license. If you get your physical done prior to coming to the track, you can easily find people in the pits to sign-off for your licensing requirements (and that way they won't ask you to leave if you DO exceed 9.99sec). Last edited by FastCat; 10-08-2008 at 09:53 AM..


10-07-2008, 07:30 PM	#6
Camma83 Endorsed Joined: Apr 2008 From: Lacey Area, WA I Ride: Drz400 (A real bike)	I will try to make this one, sounds like fun


10-07-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
BiggAlf Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2008 From: tacoma I Ride: 01 GSXR1000 with my chickn strips diped in B'Que sauce	what about tires, mine is lookn alittle smooth down the center


10-07-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
88dx Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: Bellingham I Ride: On the sidewalk	Ill be their but ill be racing my car. Ill stop by and say hi if i see u guys.


10-07-2008, 08:59 PM	#9
zookTLS97 Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: a widowmaker	What time does this event start? Any special prep on the bikes?


10-07-2008, 09:54 PM	#11
jacobsdr Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kirkland, Wa I Ride: 2008 CBR 600rr	I will be there sounds fun, but zookTLS97 had a good question too about the prep of the bike. Water for the radiator I assume but what about safety wire and all that good stuff?


10-08-2008, 02:22 AM	#13
PulpComic Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2007 YZF-R1 (Current), 2002 YZF-R1 Silver (Stolen), 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Black (Sold), 1991 VFR-750 Red (Sold), 1988 VTR 250 Red (Sold)	Well, since NESBA canceled their events in Oct. maybe I'll try something new before the end of the season. Getting of the blocks is always a good skill and $30 isn't too bad. Question, on average, how many runs do you get an hour?


10-08-2008, 04:36 AM	#15
PulpComic Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2007 YZF-R1 (Current), 2002 YZF-R1 Silver (Stolen), 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Black (Sold), 1991 VFR-750 Red (Sold), 1988 VTR 250 Red (Sold)	So, >10 runs in 7 or 8 hrs is highly likely. Meaning, I'll get >2min of track time excluding staging and what not. Now there is the bonus of watching other people drag race so I'll take that into consideration when I finally decide but what I really need to do is get some of my friends out there or at least try and find some PNWr's because otherwise I won't know anyone. Oh and thanks for getting back to me on my question so fast.


10-08-2008, 08:59 AM	#16
smurfhell Endorsed Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kent, WA I Ride: '06 SV650S	I might try to come out. Last time I raced I only got 3 runs in because 1) a car lost its windshield on the track 2) a car crashed into the wall 3) thunder and lightning. It would be nice to run a few more times to get a feel for drag racing since that was my first time.


10-13-2008, 01:44 PM	#18
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	5 more days!!!!!!


10-13-2008, 01:50 PM	#19
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	Pic of the day edit: no that is not me


10-13-2008, 02:31 PM	#20
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	weather forcasted to be 56 degrees and partly sunny


10-13-2008, 04:38 PM	#21
CpjMech Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bonney Lake, WA I Ride: '07 Daytona 675 / '05 Yami FZ6 - Silver / '99 KLR250 - Green	I'm think'n about it......Hmmmmm 675 or FZ6


10-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#22
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	ok.... weather.com is saying its going to be a high of 56 degrees. It will be coudy in the morning and clear off in the afternoon. Great day for drag racing. here is the drag racing pic of the day


10-16-2008, 08:37 PM	#23
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	bump bump bump


10-17-2008, 02:38 PM	#24
FastCat Zone Head Joined: Dec 2005 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR-1100 & a B12	The forecast looks promising! http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...ekday=Saturday I have 5 gal of Q-16 and about 15lbs of nitrous to burn up.


10-17-2008, 04:36 PM	#25
zookTLS97 Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: a widowmaker	What the heck, I'm in. See ya guys tomorrow mornin. Can't stay there too long, but I wanna see what my old lady can do.


10-17-2008, 08:47 PM	#26
boom2666 Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2006 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: and fall down at the slightest sign of gravel	Well got the bike loaded in the truck and ready to go for the first time down the strip.


10-18-2008, 12:57 AM	#27
gilberjj WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Kawasaki zx14	im just finishing up my bike. I rerouted/remounted my pcIII to under the seat. It was a royal pain in the butt, but it is finished now. I also cleaned the air filter and I'm going to tighten the chain soon. I'll see you guys bright and early!!!


10-18-2008, 09:03 AM	#29
AcXr50 Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Burien I Ride: k6 750	Im heading out there soon. Cant race tho because of clutch. ill be filming my friends supra.. let me know if you wanna be filmed. ill most likely be wearing a gsxr sweater .


10-18-2008, 05:26 PM	#30
FastCat Zone Head Joined: Dec 2005 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR-1100 & a B12	I didn't see any PNWer's... ...yes, I was the ditz with the pink faux-hawk who stalled the bike at the `tree...