First time out,, drag race

[josh519]

So I just had my first race since the rebuild,
6.22 first race
5.64 second race
1st race lost by 0.12 against a 250r
2 nd race lost by 0.54 against a banshee
I got a 240 kit
Ported by KOR and head mod, flywheel lightened, 32 mm carb
Lrd wing pipe
It runs great but what else can I do, without putting a striker crank on!!??

 

[Blaner]

short of going on diet there is not much else to do on that bike!

 

[Blaaster]

Depending on the surface you race on, those rear tyres may be letting you down.

 

[Larry's Shee]

Make sure jetting is spot on and fuel is correct for compression. Race gas will make you slower if it really doesn't need it.

 

[josh519]

Yes they are.
What do you think would be best. Some new hole shots or paddles.
The track is dirt, it's loose dirt

 

[Larry's Shee]

What are others using ? How are you geared? Starting in 1st or 2nd? Short 7-8 paddles may work or look into Zippers/4 snows. http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/blaster-race-tires.38333/

 

[DUALSTROKE]

Holeshots suck for drag racing on dirt. You want at least a set of 10 paddle haulers or extremes if you go paddles. Another good tire would be a set of pro wedges or 4 snows. I happen to have a few sets of tires kicking i may part with. There is plenty you can do in the drag racing world to that blaster. You could remove the shocks and use solid struts instead. Get a cut transmission, lockout, fuel change etc. If you plan to keep racing the stroker crank will eventually get installed. Tough to say no to cheap power.

 

[josh519]

Holeshots suck for drag racing on dirt. You want at least a set of 10 paddle haulers or extremes if you go paddles. Another good tire would be a set of pro wedges or 4 snows. I happen to have a few sets of tires kicking i may part with. There is plenty you can do in the drag racing world to that blaster. You could remove the shocks and use solid struts instead. Get a cut transmission, lockout, fuel change etc. If you plan to keep racing the stroker crank will eventually get installed. Tough to say no to cheap power.

Awesome thanks!!!
Got paddle tires ordered
Picking up 110 octane today
Is 110 ok to run or is there something better??

 

[DUALSTROKE]

You can run whatever fuel you want as long as your setup for it. 110 is fine if you are setup to run race fuel.

 

[Blaaster]

If you do not have the compression to support 110 octane you do not need it.