New to the forum and new GT 500 owner track advice needed!

[FastE]

Just purchased a low millage 2012 Shelby GT 500, BONE stock.
I plan to take it to the track for the first time in a couple of weeks and I need to know some watch outs. I have been drag racing since 1970. I haven't raced a stick since 77, auto since then so got to learn again.
1. I will be running the stock F1 Goodyears that need some heat to work. do not have a line lock. Question. Can i wet the rear tires, drive around the water box back up wet the rear tires and do a second gear burnout(3:73 gears)? Traction control off?
2. Do I make a pass with the traction control on or off? I know it is going to be a learning curve.
3. Any thing I need to watch out for other than getting out of the groove? Will be running a full 1/4 at The Texas Motorplex, nice wide smooth track. I know that I am prepared to lift if anything does not feel right.
Any advice and help is appreciated! Thanks FastE

 

[FastE]

ANYBODY?

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Have read some owners say they get traction out of the stock tires, on days where it's 90* out.
Traction control ( on ) will limit your ability to go WOT.
Maybe someone who's gone to the track on stock tires will chime in..

 

[FastE]

Have read some owners say they get traction out of the stock tires, on days where it's 90* out.
Traction control ( on ) will limit your ability to go WOT.
Maybe someone who's gone to the track on stock tires will chime in..

Well I just bit the bullet and ordered a set of the LMR SVE Drag wheel and tire packages. Was not real comfortable using the F1's as they do not bite at all. I feel more at home on top of a slick or drag radial anyday at the track. These will not be used on the street just track time. Thanks for the replie! FastE