Drag Racing analyzer

Sean Kennedy · 03-16-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

Only the dumb ones got caught. The smart ones may have the magnets imbedded inside a carbon fiber driveshaft and the sensor in a tubular safety hoop.

They do not work off of the rear tires due to tire spin. Has to be done off of a front wheel, and obviously it has to maintain contact with the pavement.

That's how I understand it. But that may be incorrect.

Phillip marvetz · 03-16-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Kennedy

They do not work off of the rear tires due to tire spin. Has to be done off of a front wheel, and obviously it has to maintain contact with the pavement.

That's how I understand it. But that may be incorrect.

How do you attach it to your front wheel Sean?

Mike Carr · 03-16-2011, 11:42 PM

Sean is correct. There is some type of counter mounted on the front tire/axle, to measure time/distance. I read about all the Matty Box stuff years ago, I don't remember all of it, how it worked, etc.

To my knowledge, other than Matty, who was protested, refused to tear down, and was tossed, at the 1999 Moroso 5 Day, none of the others were found to be illegal at any time. Not sure if they were ever protested (or found illegal). I apologize if I am incorrect.

*edit* I did find this. http://racingarticles.com/article_racing-11.html

Sean Kennedy · 03-17-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

How do you attach it to your front wheel Sean?

It's magnetic, get creative.

Ken Haase · 03-17-2011, 03:12 AM

Would it raise any eyebrows if you just used one of those bicycle wheel contraptions on the rear of the car, like Motor Trend magazine uses?

Mike Taylor 3601 · 03-17-2011, 09:39 AM

If i remeber correctly Matty won 1989 IHRA bracket finals @Bristol,I think he also won race of champions there also driving red 62-64? chevrolet.
I was always told the Matty box would adjust car to dial that may been myth,I was told usaully had NOS to pick up or pull timing to slow? Does anyone know those facts?
Mike Taylor 3601

cicero819 · 04-24-2011, 12:26 AM

Matty is now involve with NHRA un-leashed.

Ed Fernandez · 04-24-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cicero819

Matty is now involve with NHRA un-leashed.

Maybe like the govt.Use a cheater to catch a cheater.

03-16-2011, 11:42 PM	#3
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Drag Racing analyzer Sean is correct. There is some type of counter mounted on the front tire/axle, to measure time/distance. I read about all the Matty Box stuff years ago, I don't remember all of it, how it worked, etc. To my knowledge, other than Matty, who was protested, refused to tear down, and was tossed, at the 1999 Moroso 5 Day, none of the others were found to be illegal at any time. Not sure if they were ever protested (or found illegal). I apologize if I am incorrect. edit I did find this. http://racingarticles.com/article_racing-11.html __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912 Last edited by Mike Carr; 03-16-2011 at 11:44 PM.

03-17-2011, 03:12 AM	#5
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Drag Racing analyzer Would it raise any eyebrows if you just used one of those bicycle wheel contraptions on the rear of the car, like Motor Trend magazine uses?

03-17-2011, 09:39 AM	#6
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,368 Likes: 346 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Drag Racing analyzer If i remeber correctly Matty won 1989 IHRA bracket finals @Bristol,I think he also won race of champions there also driving red 62-64? chevrolet. I was always told the Matty box would adjust car to dial that may been myth,I was told usaully had NOS to pick up or pull timing to slow? Does anyone know those facts? Mike Taylor 3601

04-24-2011, 12:26 AM	#7
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Drag Racing analyzer Matty is now involve with NHRA un-leashed.