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Post by Quincy on Jan 3, 2015 23:28:51 GMT -9
I've been racing some kind of motorized toy most of my life so racing in general is not new......just going to be in a BBC rear engine dragster this year and since I've never been down ARP track was wondering if some of you regulars would be willing to help with a few questions. First what driver suit type is most popular, 1 piece or 2 and why. Second being new to your track what should I make sure I bring besides the obvious.That's enough for now
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Post by dwl5x18 on Jan 4, 2015 9:59:48 GMT -9
Welcome to ARP Quincy....... I'M Dwayne Lile, fire suits most commonly are two piece around here. You will need to have your competition license, drivers license, and what ever you need for your car. But most of us around the pits have extra pieces and parts for those unexpected problems. The track surface is fair a couple bumps around 300 350 foot mark but other than that its good...... We as a whole we are always ready to welcome new people! very family friendly people around here. Also make sure all your saftey (tranny shield, flex plate and shield, seat belts, chassis cert.,helmet, netural saftey, battery hold down) and so fourth are current.... Tech is not to harsh as long as you have the right attitude........ Again Welcome. Anything else just ask.
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Post by SPRSTK on Jan 4, 2015 10:12:59 GMT -9
Well, Welcome to Alaska Drag Racing! It is always nice to get new racers at the track. We have a bunch of good racers with a lot of knowledge out there, so there will be no shortage of advice! The owners of ARP are fantastic and they take good care of the race track. If you would like to talk, call me @ 243-3077
Mike....
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Post by bowtie1959 on Jan 4, 2015 10:21:23 GMT -9
First off, Welcome to Alaska! Also you won't see too many posts on here this time of year, but the closer we get to May
15th the more action you"ll see on here. I've been spectating and wandering around this track for 20 years, but I just started running a car last year! To answer your first question, most racers wear 2 piece suits, but it's really personal preference. You don"t need anything out of the ordinary on our track, we run on IHRA rules. I myself am learning how things work from this side of the track. Looking forward to may 15th. Everyone here is knowledable and very willing to help.
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Post by Quincy on Jan 11, 2015 16:03:11 GMT -9
Thanks for the replies guys. I've lived here since 1990 and have only watched at ARP so I can't wait to get to go down the track. With luck I will be there May 15. I work offshore in the oil and gas research industry.......
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Post by oldbluegoat on Jan 14, 2015 17:39:26 GMT -9
Mike is the one to talk to and he has experiance in door cars and dragsters at ARP. I moved south in 2011 but still consider ARP my home track lots of good people there.Dwayne will drive almost anything and has won in about all of them.welcom and have lots of fun.
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Post by semi serious on Jan 17, 2015 15:18:03 GMT -9
Welcome to the lanes and I agree with all the statements above. Everyone is friendly until the helmets go on but then we're all shaking hands and laghing it up in the pits after the run. Be happy to help whenever I can.
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Post by Quincy on Jan 18, 2015 16:48:33 GMT -9
Thanks for all the replies and hope t meet all of you this season
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