Plus trying to maintain a car faster than the 10 second field almost requires a sponsor unless you have deep pockets. Not to mention it takes the fun out of racing, safety is always a good concern but when you make that first pass and they tech you out because of screw in stems, roll cages, cut off switches, sfi gear, harness dates, and everything it takes to be that fast, the thrill is gone unless your competing professionally. Trust me you dont wish to be that fast, but to actually obtain a license you must be with an already licensed NHRA driver with his 9.99 sec car, you make 2 passes in it at a sanctioned track, he can certify you and recieve your license. This is why you always hear about that 10 second car, in movies or where ever, its the magic number. Id say keep it 10.50 or slower on a 1/4 mile track and enjoy it.
Plus trying to maintain a car faster than the 10 second field almost requires a sponsor unless you have deep pockets. Not to mention it takes the fun out of racing, safety is always a good concern but when you make that first pass and they tech you out because of screw in stems, roll cages, cut off switches, sfi gear, harness dates, and everything it takes to be that fast, the thrill is gone unless your competing professionally. Trust me you dont wish to be that fast, but to actually obtain a license you must be with an already licensed NHRA driver with his 9.99 sec car, you make 2 passes in it at a sanctioned track, he can certify you and recieve your license. This is why you always hear about that 10 second car, in movies or where ever, its the magic number. Id say keep it 10.50 or slower on a 1/4 mile track and enjoy it.
NOW SOMEBODY MENTIONS THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
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2007 Mustang GT Vista Blue 740RWHP/motor 904RWHP/spray 9.01 @ 152 mph 1/4 mile, 1.40 60' 2008 Clash of the Titans World Finals Champion 2009 Strictly Street Points leader/ET & MPH Record Holder
2009 GT500 Grabber Orange Vert 594 RWHP 11.5 @ 120mph it's my slow car!
With that 7hundred horsepower 9second stang you should have found this out that first pass, lol. Well the saying has always been around it cost to play. Go big or go home, as you see mine is sitting at home, lol.
I guess we missed that day of "Have Fun With Your Car Building School"....
I bet money we went racing instead.....
Mosty likely!! LOL
If I had to guess the DA was probably perfect that day!! What would you expect!!
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2007 Mustang GT Vista Blue 740RWHP/motor 904RWHP/spray 9.01 @ 152 mph 1/4 mile, 1.40 60' 2008 Clash of the Titans World Finals Champion 2009 Strictly Street Points leader/ET & MPH Record Holder
2009 GT500 Grabber Orange Vert 594 RWHP 11.5 @ 120mph it's my slow car!
well said guys. it can become like work. and the quicker you go the more it costs. i try not to think about the money part..... thats why i go alot slower these days. MORE FUN!
11.50 and slower were the good old & cheaper days....
You mean before Hanz devices, gloves, racing shoes, racing suit, and heat stroke?!?!
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2007 Mustang GT Vista Blue 740RWHP/motor 904RWHP/spray 9.01 @ 152 mph 1/4 mile, 1.40 60' 2008 Clash of the Titans World Finals Champion 2009 Strictly Street Points leader/ET & MPH Record Holder
2009 GT500 Grabber Orange Vert 594 RWHP 11.5 @ 120mph it's my slow car!
You mean before Hanz devices, gloves, racing shoes, racing suit, and heat stroke?!?!
lol seriously, well atleast it was only a 10 second or less heat stroke, and only a quater mile at a time...
but yeah those were the cheaper days, boy how i wish to be stock all over again
This thread is starting to make me rethink my new car.
Running on alchol...........
Let me just add and air mask to that list...................
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2007 Mustang GT Vista Blue 740RWHP/motor 904RWHP/spray 9.01 @ 152 mph 1/4 mile, 1.40 60' 2008 Clash of the Titans World Finals Champion 2009 Strictly Street Points leader/ET & MPH Record Holder
2009 GT500 Grabber Orange Vert 594 RWHP 11.5 @ 120mph it's my slow car!
don't do it. after all the expense and headache when i did mine, only to run a little cooler, not to mention the extra maintenence. i would not do it again....
How Do I Get My NHRA Competition Licence 
seriously, well atleast it was only a 10 second or less heat stroke, and only a quater mile at a time... 
