Well, I think my fate is sealed -all the parts collecting- obsessing over my car & all the things I want to add to it, the justifications to my girl friend that I am not "wasting" my money.
They all seem to lead to the same road..er...track...that I will eventually realize something that I really have been wanting to do for a long time, which is.. going really really fast in my car.
I searched the site a bit but it was hard to weed out anything pertaining a complete beginners guide.
Can anyone point me in the right direction.

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Just show up to Redding, I would bet quite a few people would give you some very good advice... and like anything... you'll probably get hooked.
You don't have to have a fast car to have fun...



-D.Idiot

Not sure if this will help you out but http://www.nhra.com/basics/index.html

On the left column is a bunch of other basic info. Nothing specific but it may help narrow down the questions you need to ask.

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Chris'
Autobody
Restoration
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How about DOUG'S ARTICLE?

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"When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it." - Pointy-haired Boss

1964 Valiant V200, 225/Pushbutton 904
BBD, CAI, HEI, LBP, AC, AM/FM/USB, EIEIO

If you are coming to redding, you can get alot of help......and not alot of pressure......heck, I would help you out, and run you first round!! Just kidding.....racing is fun, my wife loves it also......and my sister in law just bought a drag car!!
Andrew the Kidd

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Wife's: 64 Valiant
My: 70 Road Runner, 67 Barracuda, AND the 62 Valiant drag car!!

Like everyone else says, just come to Redding.. I just sort of showed up at my first race with no clue of what was going on, it's pretty easy to get the hang of.

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The links were helpful, thanx, and Redding...I am trying to make a Valiant effort to get there (sorry I couldn't resist).
Iv'e been tinkering away getting my car roadworthy for a five hour drive so I am hopeful, but if not I'll drive my truck up there.
Im anxious to see some slant six racing, meet you people and put some faces and rides to these words . I guess I will see you peeps in Redding.

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Will be nice to meet you too. Mine will be the flat black 62 NON-chopped Valint.loud, and gutted.....just the normal rat roded drag car.
Andrew

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Wife's: 64 Valiant
My: 70 Road Runner, 67 Barracuda, AND the 62 Valiant drag car!!

There is nothing like a trip to the dragstrip to help satisfy a "need for speed".
DD

Or, like any good drug hold you over till the next fix

TF

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Even in moderation i am excessive!