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Execute Nighttime Quarter-Mile Passes

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Longboi Escalade Taking out Hellcat Redeye and Supercharged Chevy SS (Running 9s)

What happens here

Continue performing quarter-mile passes as conditions transition from day to night. Changes in ambient temperature (cooler air) and track surface conditions may require slight adjustments to tire pressure or launch strategies for optimal traction and power delivery. Inside the vehicle, the driver manually controls the automatic transmission, actively monitoring the race lights. The red buttons on the steering wheel are utilized for the transbrake and bump box, which aid in precise staging and launching. These advanced controls allow for more consistent and aggressive starts, contributing to improved quarter-mile times, especially as the driver gained more confidence in the car's setup.

Goal: Further optimize times under changing conditions and achieve maximum vehicle performance.

Tools and materials

  • Modified Cadillac Escalade Cadillac — The race vehicle performing the quarter-mile passes
  • Transbrake/Bump Box Controls Aftermarket — Assisting with consistent staging and powerful launches