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Perform Launch and Quarter-Mile Passes (Daytime)

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

What happens here

Proceed to execute full quarter-mile passes from a standing start during daylight hours. For this four-wheel-drive Cadillac Escalade, a traditional burnout is not performed, as stated in the video; instead, the driver notes that the car is put in neutral and revved before staging to build vacuum for the brakes to hold the vehicle at the starting line. Although a transbrake system is installed, the driver indicates it's not yet fully dialed in, so manual launch techniques are still crucial. Manually shift the automatic transmission throughout the run to optimize acceleration.

Goal: Achieve optimal launch and quarter-mile times under daytime track conditions.

Tools and materials

  • Modified Cadillac Escalade Cadillac — The race vehicle performing the quarter-mile passes