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					Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, 
						IL Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft#357, 392CI Ford Racing, 459hp, 455ft/lbs  , TKO 500, 3.43 Gears, Ceramic Coated Headers, Victor Jr. 750cfm, 17in Halibrand wheels, Sterling Gray/Silver Stripes, Gray Leather, Nitto NT05 
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				 Road Racing for the first time, any tips? 
 I've never road raced before and am going to Gingerman this weekend for the Motorstate Challenge.   I'll probably get about 4 runs, maybe 3 laps each. 
 My biggest issue is the Nitto drag radials on the back, not the best for road racing and Goodyear Eagle F1's up front.  I called Nitto and they said inflate them to the max and they will get me through the day, but don't expect the to perform like Pilot Cup tires.
 
 I have standard BDR with e-36 brakes (pretty small), no abs or power brakes/ steering, a long throw shifter and large wood moto-lito steering wheel, so I have some challenges.  But the biggest problem is I don't know what I am doing.  I'll probably have a track expert ride with me the first time.
 
 What other suggestions do you have?
 
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