Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/26/12 09:38 PM
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Maybe it lets a smallblock win a little more
be nice now,,,
It's mostly all I ever see at all the local 1/8th mile tracks around here. Chevy x 40 plus 2 mopars and 3 fords
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/26/12 09:59 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
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
[Re: fourgearsavoy]
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12/26/12 10:04 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
If i was told correctly the 1/8 mile is because of the bum,,,no wait, sink hole at dragway 42,,I like that track and the new 250' of concrete is nice,,but hang on at the 251' mark in eather lane.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 01:33 AM
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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
Throw some more gear to it, You will still be rowing the gears
Like said before try it you will like it
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 06:44 AM
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in super pro,,National Trails here in Ohio announced Sat. Dec 22 that the format will be 1/8 for S/P but so far no other classes will change seem's like S/P is the wrong class to be in anymore,,Wonder if that holds true for venues like Mopower events and Mopar Nats???
I'm not surprised, I raced there one weekend with the Reliant and it was a little hairy. Seeing a steel gate looming at the end of the track is an unusual experience for me! I really had to work the brakes to make the turn off.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 09:02 AM
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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
Regear for the last shift at 550 feet, and the excitment factor will go up, not down -less time, but you will be very busy
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 10:51 AM
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in super pro,,National Trails here in Ohio announced Sat. Dec 22 that the format will be 1/8 for S/P but so far no other classes will change seem's like S/P is the wrong class to be in anymore,,Wonder if that holds true for venues like Mopower events and Mopar Nats???
I'm not surprised, I raced there one weekend with the Reliant and it was a little hairy. Seeing a steel gate looming at the end of the track is an unusual experience for me! I really had to work the brakes to make the turn off.
what gate are you taking about at the end of the track? there are two gates along the right gaurd rail to block the opening... and this is only for E.T. points series... and they could run 1000' but you would not get a MPH.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 03:17 PM
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Hyde Park Drag Strip is where Bud Gentile's 63 chevy step side p/u ruled the place, stop, I am showing my age......
Never been there, but I worked with a guy that used to race there,,,,back in the day.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 03:45 PM
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I bad talked 1/8 mile racing for years, til I tried it. Now it's what I like. Easier on the car, use less fuel, get to make more runs in a day, race day is over sooner. [/quote
I couldn't have said this any different its a blast. I see it happening more and more w 3200/3350 running mid to low 4s.
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 04:41 PM
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I know I’ve bad mouthed 1/8 mile racing for years. Tried it once and I now really bad mouth 1/8 mile racing! No top speed. Less racing, less feeling of speed, don’t use the car as much and spend less time racing while actually at the track. And the biggest reason is I really enjoy beating the he!! out of my vehicle! Let the 1/8 mile vs 1/4 mile debate begin!
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Re: another track switches to 1/8 mile
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12/27/12 06:46 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 am with Gus on this. So far the three closest tracks to me are still 1/4 mile but if its a windy day sometimes they will run the 1/8 and I just dont care for it. I like the more time you have in the 1/4 as it gives me more time to enjoy it even if I am only rowing a manual valve body. Ron
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