Thread: drag racing facts

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No---he gave an example of 4.5 seconds for the run-------in 4.5 seconds an engine turning 7200 rpm will turn 540 revolutions period.....the engine turns 120 revolutions per second , in 5.4 seconds it will turn 648 revolutions

This is strictly a revolutions per minute broken down into time in seconds--distance, gearratios, tire size, slippage, spinning has nothing to do with it

Jerry

everybody typing at the same time!!!!!

Yes Skids, thats me

I agree, there is too much misconception about the physics/math in racing and I think this is a simple matter where people can't see the forest because of the trees

Jerry

Jerry,

Great to make your virtual acquaintance. I've seen pictures of the cars along with reading as much as I can find of the period... must have been very interesting times as things have evolved since the 50's.

-Chris

Virtual??? That sounds like smoke and haze!!!!But yep top fuel, funny cars, pro stock, some work with stock block Indy cars, late model dirt stockers, go karts for my boys, comp eliminator BA/A ,
I regularly check on ScaleAutoMag forum for guys working with the models of my cars, and also am on ClubCobra from the same people that put ClubHotRod on

Guess one of these days I'll do a new guy post so everybody can know

Jerry

Man a lot has happened since I stepped away from the computer. It was an attempt to show from the outside back inward. I did not make myself clear and yes the way I posted makes it all messed up. I am diligent in trying to show that virtual and literal runs have a variance. I apologise to those who got misled. Readouts for total revs still show our most consistantRPM travel time during the run at an average of 1600 total. Why that makes a difference? Finding the flares in the Band width and matching driveshaft speed at clutch kick in and tire speed matching what was estimated for down force at the rear tires.

Then again, Why am I trying to prove something to a lot of nay sayers who don't race nor have had the real experience of doing it day in and day out........I need my head examined.

Originally Posted by skids72

Jerry,

Great to make your virtual acquaintance. I've seen pictures of the cars along with reading as much as I can find of the period... must have been very interesting times as things have evolved since the 50's.

-Chris

Like I said, not much on the math. I usually skipped math class and spent my time in auto shop!!!! Just seems there should be more to the equation.... Besides, as a sophmore I had math class right after American History. I was terribly in love with my history teacher, so for math class my concentration was still back on history!!!!! Last two years of high school I got on "work release", I think they called it something else, but anyway I had 3 classes in the morning, then went to work at 1PM....worked for a Hot Rodder who ran a gas station, all thoughts of school vanished. Fortunately when I finally got around to going to college, I actually started to pay attention!!!!

Originally Posted by nitrowarrior

Man a lot has happened since I stepped away from the computer. It was an attempt to show from the outside back inward. I did not make myself clear and yes the way I posted makes it all messed up. I am diligent in trying to show that virtual and literal runs have a variance. I apologise to those who got misled. Readouts for total revs still show our most consistantRPM travel time during the run at an average of 1600 total. Why that makes a difference? Finding the flares in the Band width and matching driveshaft speed at clutch kick in and tire speed matching what was estimated for down force at the rear tires.

ummmm. You wouldn't have a couple of those speed transducers for driveshaft and tires, along with the software that I could like, "borrow" next summer to get the cars dialed in, would ya?????

hhhmmm.... I might....you still slingin' dirt? They work well for that kind of data gathering too.

Originally Posted by nitrowarrior

hhhmmm.... I might....you still slingin' dirt? They work well for that kind of data gathering too.

Nope. Still do a little bit of sponsorship, but I've found the best way for me to stay out of a sprint car is to stay the heck away from the race track!!!! I think my guy that drag's the Comet (Super Gas) wants to move up to a Fox bodied car, so I suppose it'll be back to dialing in a new car.... We've ran this one since '97, not a lot of surprises on the tuneup anymore!!!!!! Rodney seems to think we may be a bit overdue on modernizing our operation!!!!!!! Go Figure!!!!!

.............

Nitro--I have done it

Have you?

Jerry

uummm....yep 27 years wirth three marriages.....it's time to slow down and not go after it like the old days, By I'm still in the game. 5 times, this passed summer I have been hired to go and be an advisor. one Pro mod, two Alcohol, On pro stock and 1 fuel funny. I afmit that the time spent away costs me in the techno feilds. I am pleased that My integrity to make it work supplies me some time to go and play and my family doesn't suffer

Please PM me with your name--I asked earlier but you didn't respond

Jerry

GMClaytonRacing@msn.com

I don't throw my name out there because I am not your John force or Coniie kalitta type of guy. I run in the background making things come together. Never havebeen one to stand on a soap box and thump my chest yelling "Look at me"......so many guys are in the trenches who get no fame or glory. WIn lose or draw. They are more deserving than I.