1st time at the track advice.

cudaspaz said

Yeah that would,suck.
No it's a roll forward burnout area.I have seen guys do reverse burnouts...I guess it works for them.
it scares me when the track techs stand in front of the cars doing a burn out especially with their back to them.

My buddy did a burn out and had to stand on the brake pedal to avoid hitting the track dude that was just standing there at the starting line.?..I've got it on video from in the car.
Is there a rule about this or do the track techs just like to take their chances?

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I have delayed starting a burnout that the track dude signalled ws OK to start cause the guy with the mop was still out in front of me. Watch and do what the track guy says (he is really your friend) but YOU are driving the car and YOU are responsible for the outcome.

There was a thread here a while back on drag racing 101. Other sites also have that so search it. Most of all, have fun with your buddies and enjoy the racing. You will be nervous as heck and for me my first time was a great success cause I did not hit the wall.

Make sure your car does not leak anything - fix it before you go on the track. If you use anti-freeze that is nasty stuff so especially a water leak.