[silverblueBP]

At the various tracks you guys go to, what is the low end of the RPMs that you turn? The guy that's building my engine would like to know. Possible tracks would be Hallet-OK and Heartland Park-KS

 

[Billgear]

I'm a rookie, with one open track event. I tried to keep my car
up over about 3000rpms. On some turns it's nice to be able to lug it down some because you may be to busy to upshift before the next turn. I guess what I'm trying to say is, having
some low end power is very helpfull.

 

[roadracer]

I have several years at Hallet but am no expert that's for sure! Art is the expert on this track, you should see him drive that Cougar! The below picture in my signature was taken at Hallet in the turn they call the "Bitch"

I rarely get below 4000 RPM during a lap and shift at 6500.

Hallet is a rough track (soft shocks needed), hard on brakes (Carbon Kevlar pads with cooling ducts) and a 3:89 or 4:11 gear is useful. A close ratio gearset in your toploader is a definite plus here.

Bring your ride to the Mid-America meet next year!

 

[silverblueBP]

Thanks for the info guys! and yes when I do get this baby finished the plan is to have LOTS of track time.