Going to do some Rocket Drag Racing at FireBird

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

I am going drag racing today at FireBird Raceway here in Idaho. They have limited admittance to 100 folks. This should be good for getting in several extra runs today. Lets hope the rain holds off as it is threatening rain right now.

Going to compete against my buddies 1200 Thruxton R he has modified with pipes, cam and tune. He will most likely smoke me like he always does. I have only beaten him on that bike once. It was after I stripped off 100 pounds of accessories. I crossed the finish line .0015 seconds ahead of him. What can I say ? He had a bad launch on that run. Hey a win is a win.

Click to expand...

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

Well finally got some time off to up-date my results. I stripped the Rocket again. Even took the 3 mufflers off once I got to the track. Save about 140 pounds off the gross weight. So about 740 lbs for the bike. Rain delayed our start so only got 3 runs in. First run had a great launch. Got out in front of my buddies 1200 Thruxton R but I blew it after that. Hit the rev limiter in first then missed the shift to second and hit the rev limiter in second as I watched my buddy go past me. Second run was better but left the starting line to slow worried about missing shifts and hitting the rev limiter. Didn't do either but just slow off the line. Third run was my best but as run 1 and run 2 I still lost to the 1200 R. I got 12.5 seconds at just under 112. See video attached of run 3.


Waiting in line in the staging lane waiting for 1st race. That is my buddy Jerry on his 2016 1200 Thruxton R.


First Race launch with me out in front. But it went south just a second later with the missed shift and hitting the rev limiter in 1st and 2nd. BUGGERS !

Click to expand...

Tbone said:

What was your 1/8 mile ET and speed?

Click to expand...

Dr.D said:

I wouldn’t have thought a Thruxton would out run a Rocket. Is it a weight related advantage?

Click to expand...