Speedometer Spot-On!

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I have a stock 1963 Ford Falcon.
What requirements do I need to meet in order to try it out on the quarter mile track?

Robert Yoho from Showtime Dragstrip sent me this somewhat cryptic reply:
"just bring it out and if you are too fast you must put on a helmet. all goes by your time."

I sent him the following query:

"Hello, Robert.

Thank you for your quick reply.

This is the first time that I have done anything like this.

How fast is "Too Fast"?

These were the statistics when new for a car similar to mine, except that I have a two-speed automatic rather than a four speed manual:

Ford Falcon 1963 ½ Convertible (3,076 lbs) 260 V-8, 14 – 20 mpg
Top speed: 107 mph @ 5000 rpm.
4-speed: 0 – 60 mph in 12.1 seconds and 18.0 for the ¼ mile @ 73 mph with a 3.25:1 differential "

Robert Yoho filmed the following clip. My Falcon tends to keep its nose further down during takeoff than does the featured vehicle.
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mz3gCRqON8

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