Unsure First Race!!!

tsgeoman

New member
My friend setup my first race against a Ford Lightning for this Saturday. Can my mostly stock TY take a lightning. I have no idea if its modded or stock. It being my first race, I dont want to loose.
What should I do, back down, or GO FOR IT!!!???
 

Gbodydriver

Member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

I say go for it depending on how good your truck runs. If its a hundred percent tune up, vacuum lines, and drivetrain wise I say it would be a nice run. He should'nt be able to leave anywhere near you on street tires. Just my two cents.

BTW what year is the lightning?
 

T-Bone

Active member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

Never back down ;). I am guessing you will trounce on him outta the hole. As has been said, if your truck is running spot on, he won't pass you in the 1/4. The 01-04's run great BUT they have too much HP and the rear is too light to make them a threat from a stop. Let us know how bad you beat him....
 

Treymen

Donating Member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

do it. Get a good launch and he'll never leave your rearview mirror.
 

WyoSyclone

Active member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

Yup, just do it... once you get past the nervousness of the first one, you start looking for more ;)
 

NJ93TY

Donating Member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

Go for it, but race him from a dead stop. I was out a few weeks ago with my friend who has a 11-second Lighting and from a 60mph roll I can't keep up with him. But I caught him at a red light on the way home and beat him off the line until about 60 and then he caught up.
 

tsgeoman

New member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

Sounds great everyone, If he shows up, I'll race. Your all right, NEVER BACK DOWN. The truck is running GREAT. My datamaster logs look good. It would be awsome to get a lightning on my first race. Wish me LUCK! and Thanks all for the confidence boost.
 

JKsSyclone

Active member
Re: Unsure First Race!!!

If your Ty runs right and you know how to drive it you wont have any problems. Only race him from a stop. Never race from a roll.
 
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