A case for Tru-Start - Page 8

Dave Noll · 11-16-2016, 01:27 PM

A lot of the responses to this seem worthy of this forum called "CLASSracer". Thank you for those. Responses that cite examples and discuss the pro's and con's of the issue, or just state their preference.

I like the technical side of this sport and am enjoying the challenge of getting my car to run the index.

mopargilley · 11-16-2016, 10:45 PM

I like, both go RED, both loose! Makes for more bye runs.

jmantle · 11-16-2016, 11:11 PM

As with most guys with slower cars, I vote for tru-start but I don't think NHRA will bite.
Problem is I can't think of an instance where it would have made a difference in a race I've been involved in. The other guy usually sees my red in time to make sure he doesn't go red.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Mike Jones · 11-16-2016, 11:40 PM

Don Fezell (AAA/SA) and I (O/SA) were a selected pair in RD 1 at the Summernationals in 2013. I went -.040 red and he followed with -.130 or so red of his own. I realized I would never have any success at racing if I continued to bulb. Its the worst feeling leaving first and ending the race before it even starts. Even though Tru start might make sense ( breakout after all, is worst not first) if you can`t cut a light, you wont be going too many rounds with those sharks

Mike A114
P/SA

S/ST J718 · 11-16-2016, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

Tru-start is good for delay box racing but not for footbrake bottom bulb

I agree with this, that's what Peter and Kyle's idea was to level the playing field at Spring Fling. Its taking on a life of its own , As a box racer I think it a good thing in the classes I run. But I really think its NOT right for bottom bulb racers.....

HR9121 · 11-17-2016, 12:13 AM

I leave first about 75% of the time and don't really care if they change it or not. Charlie I like the wall idea I think I would still have to womp on it a couple times and drag some break even if I couldn't see the man it's half the fun to me. To me leaving first is an advantage, I like being first out gives me first chance to screw up the stripe or not! Mickey where did you get your monkey from I've been wanting one too.....

Bernie Cunningham · 11-17-2016, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S/ST J718

. But I really think its NOT right for bottom bulb racers.....

Please explain, thx, B

Dave Noll · 11-17-2016, 01:56 AM

Curious about that myself.

FireSale · 11-17-2016, 02:27 AM

I like the double DQ idea. Leave early and you're done. Keep it simple.I can't see the opponent's lights past staging anyway. All they need to do is hold the win light until a car passes the finish line.

Dave Noll · 11-17-2016, 02:36 AM

Peter on WFO about tru-start. Box or Bottom bulb.

https://soundcloud.com/wforadio/nitr...2016#t=2:02:45

“All the reports were good (after the Las Vegas and Bristol) races and my phone start ring off the wall with race tracks that wanted TruSTART right then,” Brockmeyer said. “We have 35 race tracks that want it right now.”

11-16-2016, 01:27 PM	#71
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 710 Likes: 2,674 Liked 240 Times in 112 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start A lot of the responses to this seem worthy of this forum called "CLASSracer". Thank you for those. Responses that cite examples and discuss the pro's and con's of the issue, or just state their preference. I like the technical side of this sport and am enjoying the challenge of getting my car to run the index. __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526

11-16-2016, 10:45 PM	#72
mopargilley Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 104 Likes: 35 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start I like, both go RED, both loose! Makes for more bye runs.

11-16-2016, 11:11 PM	#73
jmantle Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Black Creek, BC Canada Posts: 331 Likes: 79 Liked 172 Times in 81 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start As with most guys with slower cars, I vote for tru-start but I don't think NHRA will bite. Problem is I can't think of an instance where it would have made a difference in a race I've been involved in. The other guy usually sees my red in time to make sure he doesn't go red. Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

11-16-2016, 11:40 PM	#74
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start Don Fezell (AAA/SA) and I (O/SA) were a selected pair in RD 1 at the Summernationals in 2013. I went -.040 red and he followed with -.130 or so red of his own. I realized I would never have any success at racing if I continued to bulb. Its the worst feeling leaving first and ending the race before it even starts. Even though Tru start might make sense ( breakout after all, is worst not first) if you can`t cut a light, you wont be going too many rounds with those sharks Mike A114 P/SA

11-17-2016, 12:13 AM	#76
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start I leave first about 75% of the time and don't really care if they change it or not. Charlie I like the wall idea I think I would still have to womp on it a couple times and drag some break even if I couldn't see the man it's half the fun to me. To me leaving first is an advantage, I like being first out gives me first chance to screw up the stripe or not! Mickey where did you get your monkey from I've been wanting one too..... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

11-17-2016, 01:56 AM	#78
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 710 Likes: 2,674 Liked 240 Times in 112 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start Curious about that myself. __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526

11-17-2016, 02:27 AM	#79
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start I like the double DQ idea. Leave early and you're done. Keep it simple.I can't see the opponent's lights past staging anyway. All they need to do is hold the win light until a car passes the finish line. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

11-17-2016, 02:36 AM	#80
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 710 Likes: 2,674 Liked 240 Times in 112 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start Peter on WFO about tru-start. Box or Bottom bulb. https://soundcloud.com/wforadio/nitr...2016#t=2:02:45 “All the reports were good (after the Las Vegas and Bristol) races and my phone start ring off the wall with race tracks that wanted TruSTART right then,” Brockmeyer said. “We have 35 race tracks that want it right now.” __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526 Last edited by Dave Noll; 11-17-2016 at 02:42 AM.