finally ran the car at the track

Mid 12's are possible, but your going to have to work your way down. Things like car weight, how track oriented it is in it's set up, suspension, tires, amount of fuel you carry, what's in the trunk, where the battery is, etc.......

If your not going in that direction, then a wouldn't worry to much about the time "They say it should run" and just focus on what you have as best as you can.

Drag radials rock! A fella pulled up in his goat at a local meet and was smileing about his Mickeys. We talked a bit and he said, "Hell, just poke'em with your finger" It reminded me of the tracks floor at the line, soft and gooooie. You'll like'em.