blocking tree for bottom bulb

racer913 · 04-03-2011, 08:56 PM

I was wonder how many stock /superstock guys use the blocking method when leaving off bottom bulb and if you do what is easiest way to practice and set up car ?

CJ Perry · 04-04-2011, 09:24 AM

I block in my super stock car. I can't block in the stocker I drive. Me personally I can't foot break it and block due to not being quick enough. Blocking is a mental thing....key is a good blinder. I want to make a metal one.

LittleBubba · 04-04-2011, 11:12 AM

ive tried in both stock and superstock, and it didnt work for me, but i dont know if you have a full cage or not but jegs sells the blinder that clips to the roll bar and when i tried it, i just brought a piece of chalk with me and before i was prestaged, marked where it needed to be cut to where it was only revealling MY prestaged and staged bulbs, third yellow, and green.. takes some time to get it set up right but im sure if you just ask someone who uses one, they'd let you make a template from theirs to avoid all the trial and error time. hope this helps

mannymen · 04-04-2011, 11:25 AM

I ran them in my camaro and will never run without one again if bottom bulb racing. First you have to determine how consistent and quick you are on a Pro Tree. If you can't hit a pro tree .400, then you probably wouldn't want to go the blinder route. Hate to say this, but age may play a factor for most as does the TB button you use.

I cut 8x4 pieces of aluminum and mounted them to the roll cage with helmet hooks. I then just cut out a small piece so I could see the bottom bulb only. I tried cutting out a small section to see the pre-stage and stage bulbs, but I didn't like it for some reason. So now I lean to the side while staging while still keeping focus on where the bottom bulb is and then very slightly lean back to see the bottom bulb only.

For those who can watch the whole tree kudos to you, but I can't. I flatout stink at that as watching the bulbs come down kills me. It's kind of like watching your opponent go down track as you're still sitting there.

chevy620 · 04-04-2011, 02:26 PM

Once you get it trimmed and get out there and practice with it. Don't get discouraged, it will probably suck a little at first.

Next on your list is to "backlignt the blinder" with some yellow side marker lamps if you race at night. It cuts the "flash" coming around the blinder at night, without I'm junk.

**One more thing to consider: if you are consistent blocking but are late, try smaller diameter front tires. We used to qualify with tall ones then install the shorter front tires to help with the tree..

Good luck

racer913 · 04-05-2011, 04:02 PM

Thank you all for your help

K Stubbs · 04-05-2011, 04:46 PM

They are pupular but I have never tried it.....Yet

04-03-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	blocking tree for bottom bulb I was wonder how many stock /superstock guys use the blocking method when leaving off bottom bulb and if you do what is easiest way to practice and set up car ?

04-04-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
CJ Perry Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 127 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: blocking tree for bottom bulb I block in my super stock car. I can't block in the stocker I drive. Me personally I can't foot break it and block due to not being quick enough. Blocking is a mental thing....key is a good blinder. I want to make a metal one. __________________ CJ Perry 9931 PCA-1

04-04-2011, 11:12 AM	#3
LittleBubba Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: blocking tree for bottom bulb ive tried in both stock and superstock, and it didnt work for me, but i dont know if you have a full cage or not but jegs sells the blinder that clips to the roll bar and when i tried it, i just brought a piece of chalk with me and before i was prestaged, marked where it needed to be cut to where it was only revealling MY prestaged and staged bulbs, third yellow, and green.. takes some time to get it set up right but im sure if you just ask someone who uses one, they'd let you make a template from theirs to avoid all the trial and error time. hope this helps

04-04-2011, 11:25 AM	#4
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 729 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: blocking tree for bottom bulb I ran them in my camaro and will never run without one again if bottom bulb racing. First you have to determine how consistent and quick you are on a Pro Tree. If you can't hit a pro tree .400, then you probably wouldn't want to go the blinder route. Hate to say this, but age may play a factor for most as does the TB button you use. I cut 8x4 pieces of aluminum and mounted them to the roll cage with helmet hooks. I then just cut out a small piece so I could see the bottom bulb only. I tried cutting out a small section to see the pre-stage and stage bulbs, but I didn't like it for some reason. So now I lean to the side while staging while still keeping focus on where the bottom bulb is and then very slightly lean back to see the bottom bulb only. For those who can watch the whole tree kudos to you, but I can't. I flatout stink at that as watching the bulbs come down kills me. It's kind of like watching your opponent go down track as you're still sitting there. __________________ N/A

04-04-2011, 02:26 PM	#5
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: blocking tree for bottom bulb Once you get it trimmed and get out there and practice with it. Don't get discouraged, it will probably suck a little at first. Next on your list is to "backlignt the blinder" with some yellow side marker lamps if you race at night. It cuts the "flash" coming around the blinder at night, without I'm junk. **One more thing to consider: if you are consistent blocking but are late, try smaller diameter front tires. We used to qualify with tall ones then install the shorter front tires to help with the tree.. Good luck

04-05-2011, 04:02 PM	#6
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: blocking tree for bottom bulb Thank you all for your help

04-05-2011, 04:46 PM	#7
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: blocking tree for bottom bulb They are pupular but I have never tried it.....Yet Last edited by K Stubbs; 04-05-2011 at 08:41 PM.