9 years later, still a fantastic refresher on process and terminology for me, and while i used to manage a drag strip and run the tower, it's been close to 12 years ago or so, and I needed this touch up on my brain. Great video.
Hands down the best beginner video! No talk about 60ft times and other things that distract from a beginner getting a consistent stage and launch. Without that you will forever fight to lay down winning runs.
Cool video, however I did notice a mistake. Not being critical, but shallow staging Decreases (faster time) your E.T. Deep staging increases (slower time) your ET. If you don't understand, Ill be glad to explain farther.
VT Racing 1 : yes. Figure it like this. The finish line has no variables. It simply stops the clock once you pass it. So now that we’re just thinking of the starting line. If you deep stage. You were as close as possible to the start line without going over. So when you hit the gas and cross it. You will be starting your ET time. However you will just barely be going since your soo close to the line. No imagine shallow staging. Means your further back from that start line. So you had a chance to get a bit of acceleration before going over the start line and therefor your overall mph speed will be faster down the track and therefore you will get a smaller ET.
@@freshoxygen2176 exactly, you are crossing the stage beam with momentum. There isn't any benefit of deep staging. Hitting a perfect rt when shallow staging is more advantageous than hitting a perfect rt when deep staging.
Thank you for this video! I have started a job at an Auto Company and I know nothing of racing but they are big into it! I will be checking out your other videos as well! ^ ^"
Thanks for the tips! Do you have any other tips for rpms leaving on launch in a rear wheel drive car? I took my C6 Z06 manual to the track for the first time. I am on stock tires. I didn’t spin much off the line, nor did I bog. I just left a little slower than I should have most of the time. I had the rpm about 2000, then slowly let out clutch and pushed the gas. If I didn’t spin, I probably could use more rpm right? For a faster launch? I hopefully will be less nervous next time!Thanks!!
Is there ever going to be a :Next episode" as you say in this video? What else is there? Race-day prep, the start, shifting, Picking your class, Bracket racing?
that was pretty good. i like how you tried to get every detail and this video was short and sweet which is nice but some of the things you spoke in detail about were hard to understand. like when you said dont get caught when the staging light turns on i could have used a bit more context because its hard to understand "why" . i had to rewind it a few times but then I got it. it could be me too. I'm tired lol
@@redbaron2448 i believe shallow staging since it allows a few inches run up during the ambers before leaving the stage beam when the light hits green.
It depends on what you are trying to do. Shallow staging will give you a lower ET on your timeslip, but increases reaction time. Deep staging increases elapsed time but shortens reaction time. Back when I raced in an "Open Comp" class, because my car was so slow to react, I had to stage very deep to get a good reaction time. I didn't care about a faster elapsed time, because it was a handicapped class where you were basically racing against a predicted elapsed time.
Shallow staging. It gives you a few extra inches of roll out during the ambers. You will be crossing the stage beam with momentum when the lights go green. Practice shallow staging and review your rt in your time slip to determine how soon you can launch while shallow staging. A perfect rt while shallow staging is way better than a perfect rt while deep staging.
I didn't realize "double-bulbing" was frowned upon, I've done it whilst "run what you brung" racing when my opponent has been taking his/her damn time, but always found it to be a dis-advantage because that means they have ultimate control over when they want to go. Similarly when I'm pre-staged and they're staged or deep-staged all I have to do is roll forward slightly into stage and I'm ready, on the brake, all the transmission backlash taken up, primed to go in an instant and I often get the better start. Maybe this is just because I'm only racing novices and a real pro would tree me lol!
bikingnutcase0 It depends on where you race, and who you race with. Some sportsman classes actually enforce courtesy staging, and you can get DQ'ed for double bulbing. Like the name says, it's just courteous, especially if you are paired with somebody who wants to deep stage. Some starters don't pay attention and will throw the tree the instant they see both staged lights come on, so it at least gives the guy a fighting chance to go in deep before the tree starts.
it is frowned upon because although you get a quicker time you also leave at the last minute or jump the horn and you can get red lighted if you double bulb or deep stage and double bulb or triple bulb. It depends on the class but the rule is don't start until the other guy is there.
you want an example of a Curtesy Stage Triple Bulb Violation look at Old John Force vs Cruz Pedregon in this clip these are the tell tell signs of a Curtesy Stage Triple Bulb Violation. Cruz pulled up and staged Deep, John was not up to the line yet and staged shallow, John pulls in and also goes Deep, but when the bulb blinks Cruz floors it and goes Red disqualifying him from the race. ua-cam.com/video/20aS42eVYdI/v-deo.html You don't deep stage your car when you are staging it's in the handbook and it is illegal. Both cars must be pre-staged for seven seconds before anyone can go Deep. It you go Deep and your opponent is shallow staged you are automatically disqualified and the race is over.
Q1. Is there a rule on a time limit starting when the light the first bulb is lit, until u light the second ? Q2. Is there a time limit a one, or the other, or both racer(s) must not exceed to light the first bulb ??...seems as though not...watch the video below m.ua-cam.com/video/-RoCLe0FAs4/v-deo.html
How the Christmas Tree works is there is a row of Blue Lights (Pre-stage and Deep), a row of Whites (Staged and Shallow), and Three Yellows (Prestart) with Green (Start) and Red (Disqualified) on the bottom. If you pass the Blue Light and break the beam you will not get a White Light but will get a Red Light which means you are disqualified and will miss three races plus you don't get paid. When the White Light comes on stay there until you see Yellow or you will also get a Red. When the Yellow appears you will hear the audio cue and when the horn sounds and you see the Green hit the gas. If you go too soon you hear a buzzer and the Red Light will come on. Don't Run a Red or you will be disqualified. depending on class and tree if you double bulb or deep stage and double bulb or triple bulb your reaction time will be quicker but you will also get disqualified because the other guy is not there before you leave the line. Don't start until the other guy is in position.
And what does that say about the owner? It doesn't make it better to say they are paying tribute to the evil villain. The fact that that resonates with the owner(s) is a testament to their character and mindset.
I don't know the guy, but if I had to guess, I would say that it says two things about him: One, he likes the Transformers. Two, he doesn't have a stick up his ass.
You must know him really, really well to know what is and isn't up his ass. Anyhow, that's my perspective. I pointed it out. That's my choice. You don't have to agree or like it. You could just keep it moving.
9 years later, still a fantastic refresher on process and terminology for me, and while i used to manage a drag strip and run the tower, it's been close to 12 years ago or so, and I needed this touch up on my brain. Great video.
Clear and thorough explanation. Thanks.
Hands down the best beginner video! No talk about 60ft times and other things that distract from a beginner getting a consistent stage and launch. Without that you will forever fight to lay down winning runs.
I'm glad you found it helpful. Getting people out of the grandstands and into the staging lanes is how the sport survives and thrives.
well explained and nice video, can i put on Chinese subtitles and share it in China? I'm aiming to spread the culture of drag race from US.
SUP YiFan yes you have my permission. That's really cool.
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great video, more complicated than I thought, good information
Went drag racing for the first time ever, totally AWESOME experience, 2018 q50 12.78@112
I will probably never ever drag race but was nice to know 😄
Thanks! I am glad that it held your interest.
Thank you, that was so good information!!!!
helped me with staging so much after i had first watched this awhile back
Great Video! Just wish I found it before my first time at the track, last weekend...
Cool video, however I did notice a mistake. Not being critical, but shallow staging Decreases (faster time) your E.T. Deep staging increases (slower time) your ET. If you don't understand, Ill be glad to explain farther.
please explain.. so basically deep staging means slower times?
VT Racing 1 : yes. Figure it like this. The finish line has no variables. It simply stops the clock once you pass it. So now that we’re just thinking of the starting line. If you deep stage. You were as close as possible to the start line without going over. So when you hit the gas and cross it. You will be starting your ET time. However you will just barely be going since your soo close to the line.
No imagine shallow staging. Means your further back from that start line. So you had a chance to get a bit of acceleration before going over the start line and therefor your overall mph speed will be faster down the track and therefore you will get a smaller ET.
@@freshoxygen2176 exactly, you are crossing the stage beam with momentum. There isn't any benefit of deep staging. Hitting a perfect rt when shallow staging is more advantageous than hitting a perfect rt when deep staging.
This will help for my first drag race this month! Thanks!!
Thank you for this video! I have started a job at an Auto Company and I know nothing of racing but they are big into it! I will be checking out your other videos as well! ^ ^"
Thanks for the tips! Do you have any other tips for rpms leaving on launch in a rear wheel drive car? I took my C6 Z06 manual to the track for the first time. I am on stock tires. I didn’t spin much off the line, nor did I bog. I just left a little slower than I should have most of the time. I had the rpm about 2000, then slowly let out clutch and pushed the gas. If I didn’t spin, I probably could use more rpm right? For a faster launch? I hopefully will be less nervous next time!Thanks!!
A+ vid!
Glad you like it! The presenter got really old since then, though... :-P
Of course our local track link's this video 5 seasons after i started racing lol! Awesome vid!
Thanks for the video
Awsome video
I really loved your clip. Great post.
My Duster is a 4 speed car. It rolls all the time, when I'm at the line. 1970 Plymouth Dusters don't have hand brakes.
Awesome vid. Always wondered how it worked
@1:58 sorry, I was distracted by the stage DD running in the background. What was that??
Thank you ❤
It's one of those "that's so fracking obvious". Unless you've never staged before. Good job.
Is there ever going to be a :Next episode" as you say in this video? What else is there? Race-day prep, the start, shifting, Picking your class, Bracket racing?
that was pretty good. i like how you tried to get every detail and this video was short and sweet which is nice but some of the things you spoke in detail about were hard to understand. like when you said dont get caught when the staging light turns on i could have used a bit more context because its hard to understand "why" . i had to rewind it a few times but then I got it. it could be me too. I'm tired lol
Great video
so deep staging will result in slower times but better reaction time ?
Yes, correct
@@Spinolio which is better deep staging or shallow staging?
@@redbaron2448 depends on the driver .
@@redbaron2448 i believe shallow staging since it allows a few inches run up during the ambers before leaving the stage beam when the light hits green.
Hey hey barona drag strip. As soon as I saw that East County drive shafts Banner I knew it!
Thanks for making this vid
So which is better deep staging or shallow staging
It depends on what you are trying to do. Shallow staging will give you a lower ET on your timeslip, but increases reaction time. Deep staging increases elapsed time but shortens reaction time. Back when I raced in an "Open Comp" class, because my car was so slow to react, I had to stage very deep to get a good reaction time. I didn't care about a faster elapsed time, because it was a handicapped class where you were basically racing against a predicted elapsed time.
@@Spinolio ok thanks, I'm doing bracket racing tomorrow, so which would be better Deep staging
Shallow staging. It gives you a few extra inches of roll out during the ambers. You will be crossing the stage beam with momentum when the lights go green. Practice shallow staging and review your rt in your time slip to determine how soon you can launch while shallow staging. A perfect rt while shallow staging is way better than a perfect rt while deep staging.
I didn't realize "double-bulbing" was frowned upon, I've done it whilst "run what you brung" racing when my opponent has been taking his/her damn time, but always found it to be a dis-advantage because that means they have ultimate control over when they want to go. Similarly when I'm pre-staged and they're staged or deep-staged all I have to do is roll forward slightly into stage and I'm ready, on the brake, all the transmission backlash taken up, primed to go in an instant and I often get the better start. Maybe this is just because I'm only racing novices and a real pro would tree me lol!
bikingnutcase0 It depends on where you race, and who you race with. Some sportsman classes actually enforce courtesy staging, and you can get DQ'ed for double bulbing. Like the name says, it's just courteous, especially if you are paired with somebody who wants to deep stage. Some starters don't pay attention and will throw the tree the instant they see both staged lights come on, so it at least gives the guy a fighting chance to go in deep before the tree starts.
Spinolio Ah I see, that's very interesting, thankyou!
it is frowned upon because although you get a quicker time you also leave at the last minute or jump the horn and you can get red lighted if you double bulb or deep stage and double bulb or triple bulb. It depends on the class but the rule is don't start until the other guy is there.
you want an example of a Curtesy Stage Triple Bulb Violation look at Old John Force vs Cruz Pedregon in this clip these are the tell tell signs of a Curtesy Stage Triple Bulb Violation. Cruz pulled up and staged Deep, John was not up to the line yet and staged shallow, John pulls in and also goes Deep, but when the bulb blinks Cruz floors it and goes Red disqualifying him from the race. ua-cam.com/video/20aS42eVYdI/v-deo.html You don't deep stage your car when you are staging it's in the handbook and it is illegal. Both cars must be pre-staged for seven seconds before anyone can go Deep. It you go Deep and your opponent is shallow staged you are automatically disqualified and the race is over.
i liked
Christmas tree? kinda does look like one
That's what they've always been known as, because of the red and green lights. I can't think of any other way I have ever heard one referred to.
Q1. Is there a rule on a time limit starting when the light the first bulb is lit, until u light the second ?
Q2. Is there a time limit a one, or the other, or both racer(s) must not exceed to light the first bulb ??...seems as though not...watch the video below
m.ua-cam.com/video/-RoCLe0FAs4/v-deo.html
Anyone else think that ending was awkward?
How the Christmas Tree works is there is a row of Blue Lights (Pre-stage and Deep), a row of Whites (Staged and Shallow), and Three Yellows (Prestart) with Green (Start) and Red (Disqualified) on the bottom. If you pass the Blue Light and break the beam you will not get a White Light but will get a Red Light which means you are disqualified and will miss three races plus you don't get paid. When the White Light comes on stay there until you see Yellow or you will also get a Red. When the Yellow appears you will hear the audio cue and when the horn sounds and you see the Green hit the gas. If you go too soon you hear a buzzer and the Red Light will come on. Don't Run a Red or you will be disqualified. depending on class and tree if you double bulb or deep stage and double bulb or triple bulb your reaction time will be quicker but you will also get disqualified because the other guy is not there before you leave the line. Don't start until the other guy is in position.
huh? beginner my ass, dude lost me after the first sentence
3:15 some offensive crap on that car. Otherwise, was a good video but I dropped it there.
John Kennedy you do get that it's a reference to "Barricade", a Decepticon from the Transformers movies, right?
Is it?
And what does that say about the owner? It doesn't make it better to say they are paying tribute to the evil villain. The fact that that resonates with the owner(s) is a testament to their character and mindset.
I don't know the guy, but if I had to guess, I would say that it says two things about him:
One, he likes the Transformers.
Two, he doesn't have a stick up his ass.
You must know him really, really well to know what is and isn't up his ass.
Anyhow, that's my perspective. I pointed it out. That's my choice. You don't have to agree or like it. You could just keep it moving.