New at this, looking for info and advice.

[Eman]

Looks like that track is 1/4mi. Be sure to build accordingly especially if others in the area are 1/8th. If you look at that track's site click on the SSS link, it will take you to the IHRA site and the Summit Super Series. Within that site you should be able to find the online rule book.

[GTOMayhem]

I would head out to the next points race at your local track. Then find one or two cars/trucks in each of the classes being raced. Say 'Hi' and ask people about their cars, look around and chat. You will find where you and your truck would fit in to the crowd. Looking at their site they run a 'Trophy' class, for street cars. A 'Mod' class for bracket cars/trucks with no boxes (0-14.99). And a 'Top' class for 11.99 and faster cars/trucks and dragsters with boxes.

Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

[Racer9]

Thank you both for the very good advice. I did look at the rulebook, and found the answers I was looking for.

I also did some serious soul searching, and decided that with the distance from that or any 1/4 mile track, the investment (both time and money), my age, and the other activities I am involved with, I think I'm just going to hold off. If I was 10 years younger I would likely do it, but being 60 in 2 years, and probably that long to just get a decent car together, I think I'll have more fun with my '81 Dodge D150 that I put a Cummins 4bt into, and am just finishing up. I may run that a few times, just for kicks.

[chasracer]

Probably a smart choice. Building one of these deals is one thing, racing it and being good at it is another. Your age doesn't matter but you already defeated yourself by using it as a reason. I am closing in on 63 and love every damned minute of this mess - good and bad.

[typhoon]

Thanks for the posting, you have inspired me! 58 years young ,I'm 58 ,never to old to start. I've been watching and attending drags for 42 years! Started at 16 as soon as i could drive on the road. Have admired and respected ,all of you that participate in whatever car you have. This is from the the Pro's to us so called ordinary folk. Age is not a barrier with this pastime. I meet people in their 70's doing this. Oldest so far was a guy from ontario .he was 82!.if you want to do it even just once then do it. You only get 1 shot at this life! I've always wanted to participate rather than watch, Now I've got to go and do this! Thanks, l'll pass the soap box along now.

[oldskool]

Hey, if any of you guys need a decent beginners footbrake car, I've got one for sale. I got it built, but haven't had the $$ to race it, and don't look like my local track is gonna open this year. They would normally already be running.

The car is a '68 Firebird, with a glass hood, 6-point roll bars, 12-bolt rear, good 10.8" Phoenix slicks, frame connectors, new fuel cell, 2 fresh 800cca batts, alum rad, 455 Pontiac engine, TH400 trans, 10" converter, B&M Pro Rachet shifter, new PST shaft, drag seat & belts, & shift light tach.

The engine will run on 93 octane pump gas, but it wouldn't hurt to add a little Torco Accelerator octane booster. It has probably just over 400hp & about 500ft lbs of torque. Should run mid to low 7's on our local 1/8 mile track. Engine has not made a pass--only a couple of short blasts on a local country road.

Price is $7000 complete. or, less engine/trans/shifter for $3500, and, I'll also keep the racing tires & wheels & take $3000 for what's left.

So, if somebody don't want to run a Pontiac engine, he can put a Chevy, Olds, or Buick in it. If I was just startin out in bracket racing, I'd want a 2-speed trans, like a Powerglide. You only have 1 shift to worry about.

Anyhow, I live in North central Louisiana, & will be glad to help load the car onto the hauler for shipping. So, if anybody is interested, I can send more info. ba455@outlook.com

[Slickfoot]

I came back in to drag racing 4 years ago at 70.and having a ball. Built a F/FIA stocker Mustang, it runs 7.70s ina 1/8. I race mostly in mod at our home track[ IHRA ] . Drag racer's are great people, old and young alike. They will help anyway they can, except when they line up with you .And that the way it should be.
Slickfoot