Drag racing for beginners

[sYc]

For those on here who see the posts and videos of other members racing their cars, who think it looks cool and a lot of fun, but are hesitant to do it, here is our personal invitation to you to join us at Beech Bend on Friday during SCR19.

What we do is not racing. Racing implies organized competition, which we are not real organized and certainly not competitive. There is no better place for someone who has never drag raced to learn, then at the SCR. Though the years we have walked many drivers, male and female, though their first pass, which is all it takes to get the hang of it. I would say 50% or more of our group made their first pass at a SCR.

Making a pass looks a lot more difficult then it really is. We have the track to ourselves, so no need to hurry, or worry about being embarrassed in front of others. Before your first pass we will be glad to take you to the line and let you observe others, answer any questions, then once you are ready, walk you through the process. If you want any tips, on racing, car setup, etc, any of our group will be more then willing to assist as well. What you need to remember is, all of us have been in your shoes.

IMO, the best part of any SCR is seeing the ear-to-ear smile when a racer returns to the pits after their very first pass and is looking at their time slip. As they say, "the most fun one can have with their clothes on".