This is an age old discussion and there will never be a resolution. Personally I grew up in the 50's and all I knew was 1/4 mi racing. It wasn't until 1990 that I was introduced to 1/8th tracks. I knew I wasn't going to like it but surprise I did. It doesn't matter to me. The one thing that is definitely true is that many 1/4mi tracks are now running 1/8mi brackets because that's what the local racers voted on. It's the old adage "TO EACH HIS OWN"!!!!