I wanna go fast mamma

[cplav]

Sorry I had to start using quotes from T. Nights.

Anyway onto my real question. I am a backyard basher who wants to get into racing at local tracks. There are a few in the area but I feel really intimidated, I wanted to see if I can get some common rules or terms down before I get out there and make a fool of myself.

I have a Jato with the 2.5 engine, what class does that fall into and does the 2 speed tranny make a difference? Also can some explain to me what TQ'ed means and how the qualifying races work with the mains? How do I get into the A Main verses the C Main? How many sets of crystals do I need?

Is there anything else that I really should know before I get out there?

Thanks in advance.

"If you ain't first, your last"

[Killerush]

The Jato will run in the Nitro Stadium Truck class. Some tracks only allow a single speed tranny in that class, which is a $10 conversion on the Jato. TQ is Top Qualifier, meaning you had the fastest laps in the qualifying sessions. Most tracks run 3 qualifiers of 5 to 7 minutes, then the mains. As for crystals, I would have at leat 2 extra sets on hand just in case someone else grabs your channel before you get to the frequency board to claim your channel. Good luck.

[cplav]

Is the 2.5 engine considered a small or big block engine? I was also thinking of jumping up to the new 3.3 didn't know what class that was considered either.

Thanks

[jamesbernatchez]

the 2.5 or the 3.3 would be in the same class. they are both classified as small blocks although the 3.3 is actually a .20!