Sunoco City at Friendship

Man, these guys built a city here at the track. I couldn't believe it. I met a few of the guys today and seem like very nice people. . I got stopped by 2 sheriffs upon entering their lot. They said the park will be patrolled day & night..a good thing for security.

Congratulations to our 2015 Points Program Top 4

Friendship Raceway 2015 Points Program Winners
Sponsored by Todd Blake - Advanced Window Cleaning, Triadelphia, WV

 #1 - Curt Baronio
2015 Pro Champion

#2 - Bob Tharp
2015 Pro Runner Up

#3 - Roy Dunlap
2015 Pro 3rd Place

#4 - Jason Pasco
2015 Pro 4th Place

Congratulations guys!  And thanks again, Todd, for sponsoring the program.  The coats and plaques looked great and I am sure the guys appreciated the cash winnings as well!!

Our 2016 Pre-season Get-together was a huge success!!

(WINTERSVILLE, OH - February 20, 2016)   We don't even know how to thank you all!  Our banquets feel more like family reunions, and, we couldn't be more lucky to have such great people supporting us! Todd Blake's Advanced Window Cleaning, out of Triadelphia, WV, honored the Top 4 Winners of the 2015 Points Program with Personalized Friendship Raceway Jackets, Plaques and Cash Awards!  Artie, Heather and Shelby Miller worked hard to secure, clean and decorate the Aladdin Land Shriner Hall for our event!  Tim Toothman loaned us the timing system for the racing games! Shirley Webb handcrafted two beautiful blankets.  The first, a Friendship Raceway blanket, was won in auction by Ed Glover with a $421 bid!  The second, racing themed blanket, was won by Bob Tharp with a $150 bid! Shirley donated the $571 to the track!  Lynn Lipko donated a 55 gallon drum of methanol that was won in auction by Robert Campbell with a $50 bid.  We would also like to thank all of you for bringing side dishes and prizes for the Chinese auction!  Also, for participating in the 50/50 Raffle and the racing games!  We appreciate all of your support!  It turned out to be a great night!

Friendship Raceway's 2016 Racing Schedule (flyer)

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Friendship Raceway 2016 Event Flyer.

Shout out to the Millers!

Special Thanks to Artie, Heather & Shelby Miller for securing and decorating our venue for the Annual Pre-season Get-together!

The Message Boards are Back

Join our racing community at http://friendshipraceway.boards.net
Many of you may already have accounts and can use last-years login information. If not?  Create a new account.  It's FREE!

New Boards Added This Year:

• A Tech Talk Board: Have a question about your car?  Ask your fellow racers.
• A Grudge & Smack Talk Board:  Call out your buddies.  Friendly banter only!
• A Jokes & Laughs Board: Where you can share your racing funnies!
• A Photo Board: To share your favorite memories at Friendship Raceway

MESSAGE BOARD | WWW.FRIENDSHIPRACEWAY.ORG

Your First Pass as a Bracket Drag Racer

The folks here at Friendship Raceway love to watch a driver make that first pass down the drag-strip!

If it's time for you to make your first pass, use these step-by-step instructions to guide your way.


BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR FIRST PASS

• Know the Rules & Regulations:  It is your responsibility to know and follow all safety Rules & Regulations Friendship Raceway's Rules & Regulations, View the NHRA Basic Regulations Rule Book (PDF) , NHRA E.T. Quick Reference, View the NHRA Street Legal Regulations.
• Sign-in and get head to Tech: Most likely, you will have already signed-in and filled out your tech-sheet when you payed your admission at the entrance.  If not, you can do so in the tower.  Once that is complete, you can head to the staging lanes to have your car inspected.  You can direct your safety questions to tech inspectors. Now you're ready to make your first practice pass.

BURNOUT & STAGING

• Line up:  Pull your vehicle to the staging lanes. Use lane 3 to make a pass in the left lane and lane 5 to make a pass in the right lane.  Front car in each lane can pull to the edge of the starting line barricade.
• Burnout:  A starting line official will motion for you to pull onto the track and assist you while backing your car in and out of the waterbox.  When you see him making circles in the air with his index finger, you know you have pulled your back tires far enough out of the water to perform your burnout.  If you do not want to burnout, simply continue to staging.
• Courtesy Staging:  After your burn out, roll the front of your car to the starting lines painted across the lanes.  Watch the bulbs on the Christmas Tree. As your car approaches the first line, the top bulb will light.  This is called Pre-stage.  If you have an opponent in the opposite lane, wait in the Pre-stage position until your opponent lights his top bulb.  Now, you both can slowly edge your cars forward until you light your Stage bulbs. 
• The Christmas Tree will begin the countdown with the three amber colored lights. 1 - 2 - 3 - GO!  When you see green, punch it!! 
• After you cross the finish line, slow your vehicle and exit the track to your right.  Continue on the return road.  The speed limit here is 15 mph so wave to your fans!  You just made your first pass! 
• Pit your car and head over to the tower to collect your time slip (ET Slip).
 

This article is one of several articles written to better help you understand ET Bracket Racing:

• Anyone Can Become a Drag Racer at Friendship Raceway (the current article).
• Understanding ET Bracket Racing - The Basics
• Test &Tune Info
• Your First Pass as a Bracket Drag Racer
• Racing Your Car at Friendship Raceway

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