Originally Posted by Billy

Cars that leave hard will run a lower ET with a lower trap speed compared to someone who spins. If both people run the same ET the person spinning will more then likely have a higher MPH and vice versa.

You want an example? You said above you went 15.2 @ 103. Great, I went 12.8 @ 103.


Not to mention that some other factors come into play. Things like how sticky the tires are and how much air is in the tires will play a part in trap speed and how the car acts at the top of the track.