Bracket racing is a little bit different from tradition drag racing. Sure you use the same track and the same start and finish line, but being the fastest or the slowest in the field does not mean you will win or lose. It's all about what racers call "racing the clock". As a racer, you put in a time that you think your vehicle will run and you run closes to that time without going any faster. The racer who crosses the finish line first without beating his or her own time or jumping the light (red light foul) wins the race.
Here are 10 things you need to know before you go on to the winner circle.
Consistency: It is never about how fast you go when you are bracket racing. In fact, the slowest car in the field can win the race. If you can run the exact time or close to it every race, everyone else will have a hard time beating you.
Safety: Depending on how fast your vehicle is, depends on what kind of safety features the race track will make you use - helmet, roll cage, safety harnesses, kill switch, etc.
Reaction Time: When you line up at the starting line and you are set and ready for the green light, the sooner you react to the light the better your chances are of winning the race. It's a tricky skill, but it has a lot to do with who crosses the finish line first.
Never Red Light: The best light you can get at the starting line will give you a better chance of winning, but if you leave just.0001 of second to early you will trigger a red light and will be disqualified before you even start the race.
Never Breakout: When you set up a dial-in (what you believe your car will run) if you go faster than that time you will be disqualified, no questions asked.
Consistent Burnout: If you seen drag racing before, you know that burnouts are a good way to get traction during takeoff, but you also want to be consistent here. Whether you do a small burnout or you do a smoking heavy burnout, it is very important that you repeat that process the next time up to ensure the same amount of traction upon takeoff is accomplished, if not your consistency could be compromised.
Pedal the Throttle: There is no shame in letting up on the throttle a little as you approach the finish line to make sure you do not breakout. If you notice you are ahead of your opponent and things are going to stay that way, ease off the throttle a little to make sure you don't go faster than your posted dial-in time.
Automatic Transmission: If you are really serious about winning at bracket racing, an automatic transmission is a much more consistent choice - you don't have to worry about short shifts, long shifts or missing a gear - automatic transmissions shift at the same time no matter what.
Follow The Rules: All track officials have the ability to have you kicked out for the day with no refund. If they ask you to do something or point you in a certain direction, kindly wave and follow directions. Remember, their responsible for everyone's safety on the grounds that day.
Pay Attention: On and off the racetrack, especially on busy days, cars and people are moving in all different directions at the same time for different reasons with different destinations, it can be very hectic at times.
The most important thing to remember at the race track is to have fun. Sure winning is awesome, but just a day itself at the track can be fun for kids and adults of all ages.
Here are 10 things you need to know before you go on to the winner circle.
Consistency: It is never about how fast you go when you are bracket racing. In fact, the slowest car in the field can win the race. If you can run the exact time or close to it every race, everyone else will have a hard time beating you.
Safety: Depending on how fast your vehicle is, depends on what kind of safety features the race track will make you use - helmet, roll cage, safety harnesses, kill switch, etc.
Reaction Time: When you line up at the starting line and you are set and ready for the green light, the sooner you react to the light the better your chances are of winning the race. It's a tricky skill, but it has a lot to do with who crosses the finish line first.
Never Red Light: The best light you can get at the starting line will give you a better chance of winning, but if you leave just.0001 of second to early you will trigger a red light and will be disqualified before you even start the race.
Never Breakout: When you set up a dial-in (what you believe your car will run) if you go faster than that time you will be disqualified, no questions asked.
Consistent Burnout: If you seen drag racing before, you know that burnouts are a good way to get traction during takeoff, but you also want to be consistent here. Whether you do a small burnout or you do a smoking heavy burnout, it is very important that you repeat that process the next time up to ensure the same amount of traction upon takeoff is accomplished, if not your consistency could be compromised.
Pedal the Throttle: There is no shame in letting up on the throttle a little as you approach the finish line to make sure you do not breakout. If you notice you are ahead of your opponent and things are going to stay that way, ease off the throttle a little to make sure you don't go faster than your posted dial-in time.
Automatic Transmission: If you are really serious about winning at bracket racing, an automatic transmission is a much more consistent choice - you don't have to worry about short shifts, long shifts or missing a gear - automatic transmissions shift at the same time no matter what.
Follow The Rules: All track officials have the ability to have you kicked out for the day with no refund. If they ask you to do something or point you in a certain direction, kindly wave and follow directions. Remember, their responsible for everyone's safety on the grounds that day.
Pay Attention: On and off the racetrack, especially on busy days, cars and people are moving in all different directions at the same time for different reasons with different destinations, it can be very hectic at times.
The most important thing to remember at the race track is to have fun. Sure winning is awesome, but just a day itself at the track can be fun for kids and adults of all ages.
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