FULL SIZE CHRISTMAS TREES

	SINGLE SIDED TREE 110 VOLTS A.C. Portatree offers a single Sided 110 Volts A.C. tree [1/2 of a tree] for those racers on a tight budget, but who want real results. The Single Sided tree has Pre-stage lights [same lamps used on the dragstrip]. There is 37 feet of cable so that the tree can be located 37 feet from the vehicle. .
	NATIONAL EVENT TREE 110 VOLTS A.C. The National Event tree is the most popular tree in our line. Many of the smaller tracks that we outfit use this tree as their main light system. This tree was designed after the regulation tree used at National Events and features dual Pre-stage & Stage bulbs. The flood lamps are spaced in accordance to NHRA National Event trees. Our trees are made of 100% Aluminum and Steel Construction.
	PROFESSIONAL TREE 110 VOLTS A.C. The Professional Tree was designed to be more attractive and rigid than any Christmas Tree on the market. The body is machined from 5" X 5" aluminum extruded square tube. The sun and wire shields are formed from aluminum sheet metal. This tree has blue lights for indicating Super Start as seen at major events. The tree is coated with black acrylic enamel and white vinyl letters for years of outdoor use.

A full sized Christmas tree is always driven by a small practice tree. That means that you will have to have a practice tree like Portatree's "ELIMINATOR 2000" or compatible unit to drive the lamps on the full sized tree.

Practicing on a full sized tree will definitely improve your performance at the track. The amount of improvement will directly depend on your ability to get a handle on your race vehicle. If your race vehicle leaves violently and erratically, then it will be difficult to get a handle on reaction time. A note to all, 60 foot consistency does not necessarily mean that your car leaves the line consistently. There is approximately 10 to 18 inches of forward movement of the vehicle (ROLLOUT) before Reaction Time is clocked and the E.T. starts. Some tracks limit the Rollout be using a Guard Beam.

IN ORDER TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PRACTICE SESSIONS, REMEMBER THIS WHEN PRACTICING WITH A FULL SIZED TREE:

1. Buy a tree that is exactly like the track. Tracks use General Electric 85 watt miser 110 volt colored flood lamps. That is all that Portatree sells! Other sized bulbs may not react the same or give you the exact timing you require. Be prepared to spend over $100 if you buy your own lamps.

2. If you practice too much you will get photo flash in your eyes. Practice 3 times then relax for a few minutes and then 3 times again. continual over practice will make you inconsistent.

3. Connect the tree to your race vehicle and get inside or on it. Use your gloves, helmet, sunglasses, shoes, etc. -- Just like the track. It all makes a big difference.

4. Ultimately you are trying to make the launch of your vehicle an instinctive reaction. This will make you fast and consistent.