I've never had a problem just holding a bit of the brake pedal with the
edge of my right foot while bringing the revs up. Not an issue at all.
I'd prefer not to allow line-locks in classes where they aren't already
permitted, it'd play hell with OEM warranties.
KeS
On Thu, 5 Jul 2001, Don Miller wrote:
> For some of us E-Mod cars, parking brakes are ugly
> road hugging weight.
>
> Don Miller
> #32 1968 Datsun Turbo V-6 Roaster
> Meridian, ID
>
> --- "Linnhoff, Eric" <elinnhoff@smmc.saint-lukes.org>
> wrote:
> > As one who occasionally races on a
> > less-than-perfectly-level drag strip I do
> > have a thought.
> >
> > It's called a parking brake, and it works wonders
> > for holding a car in place
> > on unlevel pavement. One needs only to engage it
> > enough to prevent
> > rollback. After the launch it can be released that
> > last little bit. Ta-da,
> > instant portable wheel chock and you can't forget it
> > at home either.
> >
> > I guarantee that it won't slow your car down one
> > little bit if done properly
> > unless you drive a 600cc Trabi.
> >
> > Eric Linnhoff in KC
> > 1998 Dodge Neon R/T
> > #69 STS #13 TLS
> > knuckledragger@kcweb.net
> > ICQ#101282513
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Howard did a test session using
> > the tree just like they do in the NHRA and also
> > stated he wanted to do away
> > with tire chalking.
> >
> > So after our discussion this is what we came up
> > with: all those changes are
> > fine as long as you let us all install line locks
> > for the start since every
> > event site is not dead level like a drag strip is
> > designed to be.
> >
> > Just thinking out loud - any more thoughts?
> >
> > Kim Fine
> > #19 GSL/L1
> >
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