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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: top8x7b]
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01/13/13 11:27 PM
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That may be true about the insurance costs. BUT, I think the reason is not the MPH difference between S/P and Pro. It is that they know the S/P cars have all those "buttons, switchs, automatically activated mechanisms, and such", and they are afraid the driver will not be paying full attention to his driving and run off the track or something, fall asleep, talk on the cell phone, text, etc. The drivers , by their own addmission, don't like to use the foot brake. The insurance company obviously sees that class as a higher risk for claims.   
If you like drag racing, support your local track.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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01/14/13 01:16 AM
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That may be true about the insurance costs. BUT, I think the reason is not the MPH difference between S/P and Pro. It is that they know the S/P cars have all those "buttons, switchs, automatically activated mechanisms, and such", and they are afraid the driver will not be paying full attention to his driving and run off the track or something, fall asleep, talk on the cell phone, text, etc. The drivers , by their own addmission, don't like to use the foot brake. The insurance company obviously sees that class as a higher risk for claims.
Oh no you didn't 
  
Russ 
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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01/14/13 01:33 AM
01/14/13 01:33 AM
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That may be true about the insurance costs. BUT, I think the reason is not the MPH difference between S/P and Pro. It is that they know the S/P cars have all those "buttons, switchs, automatically activated mechanisms, and such", and they are afraid the driver will not be paying full attention to his driving and run off the track or something, fall asleep, talk on the cell phone, text, etc. The drivers , by their own addmission, don't like to use the foot brake. The insurance company obviously sees that class as a higher risk for claims.
LMAO! And to think, I was wanting to put a starting line enhancer and an expresso machine on my junk. hehehe Beep
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: dartman366]
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01/14/13 07:59 AM
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Newport, Mi
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Here's one scenario why 10.0 1/4 mile cars now love 1/8 mile. Car won't hook, since we all know it's impossible for a car to hook at 10.0 with a 3 speed auto and 4.56 gears (? ? ?). Switch to 'Glide - lazy, won't 60'. Switch to 4.88's - lazy, won't 60'. Switch to 5.13's - lazy, won't 60'. Switch to 5.38's - finally 60's, now out of motor at 800'. Switch to 1/8 mile tracks.
Free advice and worth every penny...
Factory trained Slinky rewinder.........
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: top8x7b]
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01/14/13 09:15 AM
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Insurance is the exact reason tracks are switching to 1/8 mile in s/p ,the top end speeds.
Not in the case of NTR. The S/P racers told NTR they wanted 1/8th mile, and NTR listened. Lot of those Chevys don't hold together on the top end.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: fourgearsavoy]
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01/15/13 04:28 PM
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I quit going to 42 for two reasons,The "bump" and the 1/8 mile deal. So many tracks going to 1/8 mile now and it's just no fun for a stick car with a 5-speed  the reason I like racing is to row the gears
I hate 1/8 mile tracks
Gus 
i've only been on a track a few times, so i'm not really one to talk, but i agree.
the thought of an 1/8 mile is like a nerf vibrator; may sound good but as soon as you get started, you're done!
having the time to really go through all 4 (5) gears is what it's all about for me!
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: kissmyaspen]
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01/15/13 05:16 PM
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Years ago, I used to run local S/P with an 11.50 footbrake car, and I did win a number of races. Since then, I have seen lobbying from the RED guys for 1/8th mile, crosstalk, across the line burnouts, onboard computers, and ETC. Every one of these changes gave them another advantage. Now you see few door cars in S/P, many tracks have taken to running dragster and door car seperate for a few rounds to compensate. I have no fear of running a 7.20 dragster in S/P with my 10.30 door car on a 1/4 mile. On 1/8th mile, it burns my rear end to look over at a dragster and see the driver with his head straight forward and running dead on to my .01 over. Yes, he probably treed me, too, but the 1/8th took away my ability to play a little on the top end. Only a few of these new breed of drivers play the top end at all, they dial in with a weather station, let go of the button, drive it all out, then look at the numbers on the slip.
Wow, thats just the opposite as what I have seen at Norwalk. There are alot of guys that play the stripe. Some will spray to get by you then back into you as they approach the stripe. I think it takes some of the advantages away from a RED. Of course you better have your act together either way!
My opinion, lets race. 660 or 1320, the car will run either. Its just a bracket car and everybody knows they are boring and anyone can do it! Beep 
I agree beep... Many people still play the strip.. I love setting at the finish line and watching... Much better at big money races.. Guys praying and dumping... I'll race at any distance they want.. I have talk to many loca racers and they all like the idea of trails running 1/8 mile.
You like watching the stripe...check out the .90 cars..especially on a 1/8 mile track....OH SNAP...did I just say that??!!?? 
5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: Eric]
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01/15/13 06:06 PM
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I like them both...but if I have my choice I like 1/8th mile better.
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