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Question on 1/8 mile
Posted By: ajcasini
Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 02:41 AM
Just wondering what the thoughts are on an 1/8 mile mopar race? Would that deter you from coming to an event?
Also how about 1000' ? I have run 1 1000' race before and it was kinda neat.
Just wanting to get some idea of what the thoughts are?
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 02:56 AM
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Just wondering what the thoughts are on an 1/8 mile mopar race? Would that deter you from coming to an event?
Also how about 1000' ? I have run 1 1000' race before and it was kinda neat.
Just wanting to get some idea of what the thoughts are?
Yes not a fan of half a race
Posted By: D-50
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:01 AM
I would think that somebody that was a real racer would race no matter if it was 1/8 or 1/4 as long as they could race.
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:08 AM
i love the 1/4 mi. but it seems as though its falling to the wayside. my big block just starts to grunt at the 1/8 then its over.once you get used to the 1/8 its not so bad considering the alternative.
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:12 AM
OH, and to answer the question ,yes i would and do go to 1/8 mile events.
Posted By: topside
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:15 AM
I have no problem with 1/8 mile; while I believe 1/4 mile is the "official" yardstick, 1/8 seems generally easier on equipment. Plenty of folks on a 1/4 track run all-out for 1000' then check their opponent and play accordingly.
Posted By: max_maniac
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:18 AM
1/4 mile only please. So far I have stayed away from all 1/8 mile races and wish they would go away ----
Russ
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:24 AM
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Just wondering what the thoughts are on an 1/8 mile mopar race? Would that deter you from coming to an event?
Also how about 1000' ? I have run 1 1000' race before and it was kinda neat.
Just wanting to get some idea of what the thoughts are?
Yes not a fan of half a race
who do you consider to be a real racer?
Posted By: goldmember
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:26 AM
1/8 mile is more exciting,easier on equipment and requires you to be on your game . I hate 1/4 mile with a slow 10's car. If I made 1500hp I may change my mind but for the typical stuff 1/8 mile all the way.
Posted By: dynamite
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:29 AM
1/4 mile only...Besides to run 1/8 I would have to change rear gears to something like 4;56 or lower, That kills street driving..I'm happy on the track and street with 3:55 gears. I'd still be in second at the 1/8 mile mark..
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:31 AM
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1/8 mile is more exciting,easier on equipment and requires you to be on your game . I hate 1/4 mile with a slow 10's car. If I made 1500hp I may change my mind but for the typical stuff 1/8 mile all the way.
Keep the 1/8 mile race at an 1/8 mile track if it's a 1/4 track keep it 1/4
Posted By: rickseeman
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:32 AM
Here we go again. 1/4 vs 1/8th. It's really personal opinion. We haven't had a 1/4 mile track in Arkansas for over 30 years. The first time I ran an 1/8 I went past the finish line and said "this is only a low gear test ". But by the end of the day it didn't matter to me and now I hope I never see 1/4 again. 1/4 was fine 40 years ago when we were racing muscle cars and having a good time. A lot of todays cars are way too fast for that. Do you really want to be doing 195 miles per hour at 1am on a strip cut out of the woods when you don't even know where the closest hospital is much less how to get there? 1/8 mile provides 100% of the excitement of a drag race. 1/4 mile is not as safe and harder on parts. Sorry if I offended the 1/4 mile guys/gals.
Posted By: goldmember
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:37 AM
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1/8 mile is more exciting,easier on equipment and requires you to be on your game . I hate 1/4 mile with a slow 10's car. If I made 1500hp I may change my mind but for the typical stuff 1/8 mile all the way.
Keep the 1/8 mile race at an 1/8 mile track if it's a 1/4 track keep it 1/4
LOL I've raced many 1/4 tracks on 1/8 bracket programs there's NO reason to waste the car when the 1/8 tells the tale. If the tracks were paying MORE to make the extra carnage then I might race 1/4 mile but most are NOT so I'll stick with the 1/8 mile stuff.275's on big power then the driving experience might be worth it but low hp setup's blowing their guts to make the 1/4 is a joke.JMO See it every week.
Posted By: ajcasini
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:40 AM
Not trying to rehash the 1/4 vs 1/8 debate. To each their own in that manner. Just wanted to gauge if their would be support of an 1/8 mile all mopar event in OH/PA/WV area.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:42 AM
1/8 are for burnouts,junior dragsters and people who are afraid of there cars.
Posted By: goldmember
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:48 AM
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1/8 are for burnouts,junior dragsters and people who are afraid of there cars.
LOL Sure it is.
Posted By: D-50
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:49 AM
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1/4 mile only...Besides to run 1/8 I would have to change rear gears to something like 4;56 or lower, That kills street driving..I'm happy on the track and street with 3:55 gears. I'd still be in second at the 1/8 mile mark..
I only lost a half of a tenth in the 1/8 going from 5.14's to 3.50 gears. So you should not have to change them. I also crossed the finish line in 2nd with the 3.50 gears and ran a 6.39 @ 109.
Posted By: '72CudaRacer
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:53 AM
Most of my racing has been done on 1/8 mile, but at Bristol, I have the opportunity to run the 1/4 mile Sportsman class, 21 races per year. At Bristol I run Pro (1/8 mile) for the purse and run Sportsman for fun. The only other tracks that I have been able to run 1/4 mile is Indy (Mopar Nats in the early/mid 90's), Beech Bend (when I lived near Nashville), Atlanta and Z-Max (Pinks All Out).
Almost all of the other local tracks (at least 7 others within 125 miles) are all 1/8 mile. There is actually one, in Isom, Ky (Lake Cumberland, I think), that runs 330'. It's all about what you have to work with. If you lived around here, you would run 1/8 mile or not race.
So, to answer AJ's orignal question, yes I would.
Brian Dunnigan
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:00 AM
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Most of my racing has been done on 1/8 mile, but at Bristol, I have the opportunity to run the 1/4 mile Sportsman class, 21 races per year. At Bristol I run Pro (1/8 mile) for the purse and run Sportsman for fun. The only other tracks that I have been able to run 1/4 mile is Indy (Mopar Nats in the early/mid 90's), Beech Bend (when I lived near Nashville), Atlanta and Z-Max (Pinks All Out).
Almost all of the other local tracks (at least 7 others within 125 miles) are all 1/8 mile. There is actually one, in Isom, Ky (Lake Cumberland, I think), that runs 330'. It's all about what you have to work with. If you lived around here, you would run 1/8 mile or not race.
So, to answer AJ's orignal question, yes I would.
Brian Dunnigan
I don't disagree with you if 1/8 mile track is the only thing around then of course but to run an 1/8 race at a legitimate 1/4 track no
Posted By: D-50
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:01 AM
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Most of my racing has been done on 1/8 mile, but at Bristol, I have the opportunity to run the 1/4 mile Sportsman class, 21 races per year. At Bristol I run Pro (1/8 mile) for the purse and run Sportsman for fun. The only other tracks that I have been able to run 1/4 mile is Indy (Mopar Nats in the early/mid 90's), Beech Bend (when I lived near Nashville), Atlanta and Z-Max (Pinks All Out).
Almost all of the other local tracks (at least 7 others within 125 miles) are all 1/8 mile. There is actually one, in Isom, Ky (Lake Cumberland, I think), that runs 330'. It's all about what you have to work with. If you lived around here, you would run 1/8 mile or not race.
So, to answer AJ's orignal question, yes I would.
Brian Dunnigan
There are only two 1/4 mile tracks in my state and I have raced at both of them but I think they only have 1/8 mile races. They only ran 1/8 when I was there. I would like to see what the D-50 would run in the 1/4.
Posted By: ajcasini
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:07 AM
Not suggesting 1/8 at a 1/4 mile track. Would be at 1/8 mile only facility.
Posted By: '72CudaRacer
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:08 AM
I don't disagree with you if 1/8 mile track is the only thing around then of course but to run an 1/8 race at a legitimate 1/4 track no
Thats what I'm talking about. Almost all of the racing at Bristol is done on the 1/8 mile. Bracket racing series, WFC ect. Even the Spring Fling is run on a 1000', not 1/4 mile. The NHRA national event and the divisional race is 1/4 mile.
The sportsman class that I run only pays $200 to win. The Pro (footbrake class pays $1200 and S/P is $2000 to win.
Brian
Posted By: Crizila
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:24 AM
Drag racing is done on 1/4 mile tracks.
Posted By: D-50
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:31 AM
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Drag racing is done on 1/4 mile tracks.
In your state.. Some people have no choice..
Posted By: sshemi
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:46 AM
With my slow [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] i think the last 1/8 of the 1/4 is kind of boring.
The action is in the first 1/8.
Posted By: Sport440
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 05:03 AM
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Not suggesting 1/8 at a 1/4 mile track. Would be at 1/8 mile only facility.
Define that 
Magnolia here in Ohio used to be a 1/4 mile strip, its now a 1/8 mile strip. Its the same length and I still have to hit the brakes hard to slow down just running the 1/8 @ 6.6 or a equivolent 10.4 1/4 mile
Back when it was a 1/4 mile I was running 13.teens and there was guys running 9,s and 10,s
It wasnt unusual to have guys that ran off the end because they couldnt stop in time 
Posted By: dartman366
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 05:54 AM
AJ,, if you can come up with an 1/8th mile race at a 1/8th mile track I will be there, mine and Vern Motors home track is Pacemakers an it is 1/8th mile here in central Ohio.
Posted By: 383man
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 06:32 AM
I only run the 1/8 mile if its a 1/4 mile track and they are only running the 1/8 that day. Otherwise I dont care for the 1/8 and only like to run the 1/4. To me 1/4 mile has always been what drag racing is all about. All cars are judged on the 1/4 mile when mags test new cars. Back in the 60's and early 70's you had a fast street car if it ran 12's as they said not if it ran 8's.
You know what I mean. I grew up around drag racing and it just seems every car I read about or saw racing was running the 1/4 mile. I dont ever remember reading a mag from the 60's up until now that dont judge or test cars running the 1/4 mile. So maybe thats one reason I like the 1/4 mile so much. Even with my car when I built my latest eng my goal was to run 10's not 6's. Ron
Posted By: 67mprfan
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 07:48 AM
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So maybe thats one reason I like the 1/4 mile so much. Even with my car when I built my latest eng my goal was to run 10's not 6's.
but will go 1/8 mile because I like to race
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 08:16 AM
I like the competition so racing is racing to me.I prefer 1/8th for bracket racing.
Posted By: MPerry
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 10:49 AM
It being 1/8 wouldn't deter me.
Posted By: B G Racing
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 11:46 AM
Most tracks limit fast cars to 1/8 mile now so it would make the event more consistant to run all cars 1/8 mile.We have run the 1/4 for years but with most tracks going 1/8 for insurance,safty other reasons we would run 1/8 mile events.
Posted By: Dyno Donnie
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 11:49 AM
since i'm a door car i like eighth mile against a dragster.
i leave first with less time for games.
Posted By: dthemi
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 12:41 PM
Just an observation, most people against 1/8th mile racing don't go as fast in the quarter as those for it go in the eight. Since it's about parts and insurance, pick an et and those faster run 1/8th and those slower run 1/4
Well, I haven't raced much lately, but if you need an announcer, contact me...
Most larger big money events are going to 1/8 mile, and a few are 1000 feet. Get used to it, guys. With rising costs to run, rent, and insure tracks, and many fast "sportman" cars reaching 180 plus in the quarter, more and more tracks are headed in that direction.
I grew up in Northern Ohio at 1/4 mile tracks, only raced 1/4 mile for the first 20 plus years I've been racing. Having raced and worked at 1/8 mile races, I love 'em. When it comes down to it, 660, 1000, or 1320 feet, bring it on.
Posted By: dennismopar73
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 12:50 PM
1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
Posted By: 383man
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 12:53 PM
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Just an observation, most people against 1/8th mile racing don't go as fast in the quarter as those for it go in the eight. Since it's about parts and insurance, pick an et and those faster run 1/8th and those slower run 1/4
I understand many tracks are going to the 1/8 because cars are much faster now a days but even the Top Fuel cars run more then the 1/8 and they are pretty fast. Ron
Posted By: DaveRS23
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 02:20 PM
10 sec cars and slower are like watching paint dry the second half of the 1/4. All you want is the next 2 cars on the track. But it is fun to watch the faster cars run it out.
Posted By: mark42202
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 02:42 PM
Check the sticky in this section for southern Mopars. All those saying they would race on an 1/8 mile track, we have an all Mopar race coming up in a couple weeks!!! Come on out, try it, and see what you think!
Posted By: 1967dartgt
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 02:51 PM
I don't get it, what's your guys cars back half that don't like 1/8 races. My car will go 120+ in the eighth and then 150+ in the qtr. So zero to 120 is a rush in 660' and gaining only another 30 mph in the back half isn't that much. I would race either.
Posted By: hemi-itis
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 02:59 PM
There are NO TRACKS on Long Island anymore
I have to travel for hours to get to a track in another state so I would take anything
Posted By: slippery440
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 03:56 PM
We have 2 1/4 mile tracks and 2 1/8th mile tracks and 1 1/10th mile track here in Central N.Y.. Most all the shoot outs and Quick 8s and 16s are 1/8th mile. I bracket race so the 1/8th mile would be my choice but a 1000' race may be fun. You will find that guys that ET chance and race mabe half dozen times are the I/4 mile guys.
Posted By: cgall
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:29 PM
The race next weekend at Clay City is 1/8th mile for Top and Mod, I prefer 1/4 but I would attend that race if it paid a little better in Mod. I am thinking more about payouts and how far back before I travel anymore.
Mike Beard has some really good formulas for deep payback races. He is also going to run the Class Nationals at Columbus next year with healthy payouts.
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:52 PM
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I would think that somebody that was a real racer would race no matter if it was 1/8 or 1/4 as long as they could race.
Yup
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 04:55 PM
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Most tracks limit fast cars to 1/8 mile now so it would make the event more consistant to run all cars 1/8 mile.We have run the 1/4 for years but with most tracks going 1/8 for insurance,safty other reasons we would run 1/8 mile events.
I would feel I would have a better chance knocking off a big dog in the 1/8th
Posted By: wyoming
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 05:03 PM
Nothing wrong with 1/8 mile racing, Id do either if its a decent track and a good program
Posted By: Mopar-Al
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 05:35 PM
It's all 1/8 around here. I enjoy either. My car runs either 1/8 or 1/4. I used to always run 1/4. Since I bracket race. I set up my car for 1/4 mile tracks and the 1/8 is what it is. Running consistant is what I strive for. It's all about putting the other guy on the trailer.
Posted By: 383man
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 08:13 PM
Of course I would run the 1/8 if thats all there was and I had to as I love drag racing so I will race whatever I can. But I dont like the 1/8 and if I have a choice I would run the 1/4 anyday. I am not an every weekend bracket racer anymore as I was some years ago. I still race some but its with my street/strip car. It could be that I like drag racing so much that I dont want the race to be over so fast as the 1/8 does.
Ron
Posted By: moparacer
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/21/13 08:27 PM
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I don't get it, what's your guys cars back half that don't like 1/8 races. My car will go 120+ in the eighth and then 150+ in the qtr. So zero to 120 is a rush in 660' and gaining only another 30 mph in the back half isn't that much. I would race either.
I have ran 330 races, 1/8 races and 1/4 but never ran a 1000 ft race. I think 1000 ft would be cool too but would probably not get a mph at most places.
I am partial to 1/4 mile but have been racing 1/8 and 1/4 at Mason Dixon all year so I would be interested in a 1/8 race.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 01:39 AM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 02:11 AM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
I've gone to the Halloween Classic for 30 plus years at the end of October. When they changed the race to the 1/8 mile format I hated the idea. We all lived for the "new bests' that the Fall air would bring. Now I think is the smartest thing they could have ever done. I lost at 4;30 am 2 years in a row on Thursday night when I was down to 16 cars. That doesn't happen anymore. Racing is over a lot earlier and safer especially at that time of year. At Pittsburgh Raceway Park they have gone to the 1/8 mile format after bad rains to get the program in. I love 1/4 mile but 1/8 mile racing would never sway my opinion one way or another. I see Quaker City is going to a 1000ft format for their Halloween Race. With my Daytona crossing the line at 160mph is common so even though I can stop without the chute its harder on equipment so 1/8 mile or 1000ft racing in it would be better for me. Keep your mind open guys as you may like it. It definitely helps the slower car when going up against the dragsters as its closer racing.
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
Run it out what back door? 1/4 or 1/8? Doesn't matter, does it, unless you're just chasing ET. Like I said, it's not that people are "afraid" of anything. If you want to race, you will race no matter where the finish line is.
Norwalk changed their weekly points race from 1/4 to 1/8 because of weather today. Not one of the 400 racers in attendance left the track in protest.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 02:23 AM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
Run it out what back door? 1/4 or 1/8? Doesn't matter, does it, unless you're just chasing ET. Like I said, it's not that people are "afraid" of anything. If you want to race, you will race no matter where the finish line is.
Norwalk changed their weekly points race from 1/4 to 1/8 because of weather today. Not one of the 400 racers in attendance left the track in protest.
That was because it was not the norm it was because of circumstance dictated it be run in the 1/8.
Posted By: 69dart
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 02:36 AM
I prefer 1/8th mile but I'll race almost anywhere.
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 02:48 AM
wheres the finish line on the KEYBOARD?
Posted By: bigtimeauto
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 02:55 AM
I'll say this, the faster you go the better the 1/8th is. I will not race my dart anymore in the 1/4 being a stock body with a TT5 its just to unstable.
Posted By: Dabee
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 03:00 AM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
That's BS! I've been racing for years and have raced both. It's much harder to race and win an 1/8 mile race. Take a look at your time slips and you will see that you probably only pick up about 20 mph in the last 1/8. All your doing is taking a little 1/8 mile Cruz in that last 1/8 mile. I'll bet that you have never run an 1/8 mile race. So I would say I' m the real racer. You don't understand what you are talking about since you have probably never run an 1/8 mile race. Yes I prefer 1/8 mile racing. Come on down south and run against some of the good ole boys down here and they'll put you on the trailer.
Posted By: ProSport
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 03:09 AM
I hated 1/8 mile racing for many years.....til I tried it. I think it's fun, everything happens quicker, you normally get more runs, get home at a decent time, less fuel spent, less abuse to the car.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 03:11 AM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
That's BS! I've been racing for years and have raced both. It's much harder to race and win an 1/8 mile race. Take a look at your time slips and you will see that you probably only pick up about 20 mph in the last 1/8. All your doing is taking a little 1/8 mile Cruz in that last 1/8 mile. I'll bet that you have never run an 1/8 mile race. So I would say I' m the real racer. You don't understand what you are talking about since you have probably never run an 1/8 mile race. Yes I prefer 1/8 mile racing. Come on down south and run against some of the good ole boys down here and they'll put you on the trailer.
Do you know me no let me tell you something I pass the 1/8 mile marker every time I race it does nothing for me if it floats your boat god bless you im happy for what ever makes you happy I like the top end charge case closed I like speed so don't give me a lecture about who's a real racer I have many friends who run the 1/8 and I don't begrudge them the 1/4 is what I prefer but if you want to run a little grudge race im game
Posted By: justinp61
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 06:27 AM
Everything around here is 1/8 except Bowling Green and even they run their regular bracket program in the 1/8. I've ran the 1/4 there at the Chrysler classic and can say the 1/8 is more exciting for me. IMO the stripe is much harder to drive.
Dartari, just out of curiosity how fast is your 1/4 miler? How big is the top end charge? 40 mph? 60mph?
Posted By: 1967dartgt
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 07:10 AM
Dartari what's your car back half?
Posted By: Sport440
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 07:10 AM
Typical top end charge after the 1/8 on a 10.5 car to a 9.0 car is about 25 MPH to 28 MPH.
Alot of the charge does happen in the first 1/8th., about 80 percent.
I do love the 1/4 though as thats what I grew up on.
But the 1/8th is plenty fun for me also, and I do feel safer with my old 73 Sport.
Posted By: DaveRS23
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 03:31 PM
Watching 11 sec and slower cars run the 1/4 is like watching paint dry. All you want during the second half of the run is the next 2 cars at the line.
Until it gets to the "Big Boys", 1/8 mile racing is much more challenging, more interesting, more fun and safer.
I can understand if someone prefers the 1/4 mile over the 1/8, but I don't understand dissing the 1/8.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 03:34 PM
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on my nostalgia wagon 20 mph difference on my 8.50 index dart 31 mph difference.
Posted By: Dabee
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 03:42 PM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
Same here
Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
That's BS! I've been racing for years and have raced both. It's much harder to race and win an 1/8 mile race. Take a look at your time slips and you will see that you probably only pick up about 20 mph in the last 1/8. All your doing is taking a little 1/8 mile Cruz in that last 1/8 mile. I'll bet that you have never run an 1/8 mile race. So I would say I' m the real racer. You don't understand what you are talking about since you have probably never run an 1/8 mile race. Yes I prefer 1/8 mile racing. Come on down south and run against some of the good ole boys down here and they'll put you on the trailer.
Do you know me no let me tell you something I pass the 1/8 mile marker every time I race it does nothing for me if it floats your boat god bless you im happy for what ever makes you happy I like the top end charge case closed I like speed so don't give me a lecture about who's a real racer I have many friends who run the 1/8 and I don't begrudge them the 1/4 is what I prefer but if you want to run a little grudge race im game
Fine,but your the one that said 1/8 mile racers aren't real racers!
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 06:43 PM
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1/8 Mlie is good place to learn to race, and to tune a car in , but 1/4 mile is where the race is at . If all tracks go to 1/8 mile,, then my car is for sale !
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Sorry, I call BS on both of you. If that's all there was, you'd adapt, or you aren't racers. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way I feel. If it's a good program and payout, you'd race it. If you've never run 1/8 and feel this way, you need to try it. Like many have said, the same rush is there, the win light is just as bright, and the payouts are the same.
It's your right to call it what you like but I will put it this way I will run sportscompact in the 1/4 then run in the 1/8 a real racer is not afraid to run it out the back door so please don't set the benchmark as to who is a real racer ok.
That's BS! I've been racing for years and have raced both. It's much harder to race and win an 1/8 mile race. Take a look at your time slips and you will see that you probably only pick up about 20 mph in the last 1/8. All your doing is taking a little 1/8 mile Cruz in that last 1/8 mile. I'll bet that you have never run an 1/8 mile race. So I would say I' m the real racer. You don't understand what you are talking about since you have probably never run an 1/8 mile race. Yes I prefer 1/8 mile racing. Come on down south and run against some of the good ole boys down here and they'll put you on the trailer.
Do you know me no let me tell you something I pass the 1/8 mile marker every time I race it does nothing for me if it floats your boat god bless you im happy for what ever makes you happy I like the top end charge case closed I like speed so don't give me a lecture about who's a real racer I have many friends who run the 1/8 and I don't begrudge them the 1/4 is what I prefer but if you want to run a little grudge race im game
Fine,but your the one that said 1/8 mile racers aren't real racers!
It was not me it was you and Ron the announcer that brought up real racers comment you should check out the entire thread before you accuse me of said comment.
Posted By: 383man
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 09:36 PM
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Watching 11 sec and slower cars run the 1/4 is like watching paint dry. All you want during the second half of the run is the next 2 cars at the line.
Until it gets to the "Big Boys", 1/8 mile racing is much more challenging, more interesting, more fun and safer.
I can understand if someone prefers the 1/4 mile over the 1/8, but I don't understand dissing the 1/8.
So what are you trying to say here ?? If you only have an 11 second or slower car you dont want to see them race ? Not everyone can afford to build a 9 scond car and some dont want to. Ron
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 11:04 PM
i remember when i got my 71 cuda to run 12 sec.i was happier tham MJ at boys town.
Posted By: slantzilla
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/22/13 11:11 PM
If someone is putting up a payout I'll race to the 60' clocks.
Posted By: justinp61
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 12:01 AM
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on my nostalgia wagon 20 mph difference on my 8.50 index dart 31 mph difference.
Even 31 mph in the last 1/8 doesn't really sound like a big "top end charge" to me. My car runs 104 or so in the 1/8 and would probably pick up another 20 or so mph in the 1/4, not real exciting IMO. The 340 I had ran mid 7.20s in the 1/8 and 11.60s in the 1/4. When I ran the 1/4 I had plenty of time to check all the gauges, see where my opponent was and light a cigarette if I wanted .
Posted By: Sport440
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 01:03 AM
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So how do we figure out if your a real Racer or not.
By some Defintions your a real Racer if your willing to Race any distance.
By other yard sticks your not a real Racer unless you run it out the back door.
It gets so confusing at times 
But Racer or not I will race both, just call me Hillbilly
Posted By: kissmyaspen
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 01:15 AM
i would no problem running 1/4, 1000 foot, 1/8 hell we could run 100 foot for all i care.
Posted By: DaveRS23
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 01:27 AM
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Watching 11 sec and slower cars run the 1/4 is like watching paint dry. All you want during the second half of the run is the next 2 cars at the line.
Until it gets to the "Big Boys", 1/8 mile racing is much more challenging, more interesting, more fun and safer.
I can understand if someone prefers the 1/4 mile over the 1/8, but I don't understand dissing the 1/8.
So what are you trying to say here ?? If you only have an 11 second or slower car you dont want to see them race ? Not everyone can afford to build a 9 scond car and some dont want to. Ron
You say some don't want to build a 9 second car. And I say some don't want to watch 11 second and slower cars slide through the 1/4.
Sounds like everyone is getting what they want.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 02:14 AM
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on my nostalgia wagon 20 mph difference on my 8.50 index dart 31 mph difference.
Even 31 mph in the last 1/8 doesn't really sound like a big "top end charge" to me. My car runs 104 or so in the 1/8 and would probably pick up another 20 or so mph in the 1/4, not real exciting IMO. The 340 I had ran mid 7.20s in the 1/8 and 11.60s in the 1/4. When I ran the 1/4 I had plenty of time to check all the gauges, see where my opponent was and light a cigarette if I wanted .
let me know if you can do that while making an 8 second pass.
Posted By: Triple Threat
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 02:42 AM
I wasn't going to respond because I live on the other side of the country. But I love 1/8th mile racing, I would run the event without question.
Posted By: dartman366
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:07 AM
Posted By: silverfish
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:24 AM
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Posted By: 67Satty
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:26 AM
OK, how about 300 foot racing? Actually looks kind of fun to me.
http://www.tririverdragway.com/index.htm
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 06:27 AM
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OK, how about 300 foot racing? Actually looks kind of fun to me.
http://www.tririverdragway.com/index.htm
i agree,we can make big rubberband cars.just windem up and go.
Posted By: slantzilla
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 07:55 AM
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If someone is putting up a payout I'll race to the 60' clocks.
So how do we figure out if your a real Racer or not.
By some Defintions your a real Racer if your willing to Race any distance.
By other yard sticks your not a real Racer unless you run it out the back door.
It gets so confusing at times
But Racer or not I will race both, just call me Hillbilly
Most days I don't even call myself a racer.
My experience has been that most who dislike 1/8th mile suck at it.
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 03:56 PM
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If someone is putting up a payout I'll race to the 60' clocks.
So how do we figure out if your a real Racer or not.
By some Defintions your a real Racer if your willing to Race any distance.
By other yard sticks your not a real Racer unless you run it out the back door.
It gets so confusing at times
But Racer or not I will race both, just call me Hillbilly
Most days I don't even call myself a racer.
My experience has been that most who dislike 1/8th mile suck at it.
Suck at what cutting a light? Judging the stripe? You are silly for making that assumption I will admit its alot easier to judge the stripe when driving a slow car
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:00 PM
1/8 mile is boring not to mention harder to run. not room for fudging. 1000 feet would be better...
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:12 PM
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1/8 mile is boring not to mention harder to run. not room for fudging. 1000 feet would be better...
how much 1/8th mile racing have you done?
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:19 PM
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1/8 mile is boring not to mention harder to run. not room for fudging. 1000 feet would be better...
how much 1/8th mile racing have you done?
I've done several 1/8 mile events... I guess my junk isn't fast enough (7.30's @ 95). All of the 1/8 mile stuff here is for guys that spend more money on their cars than their house. Plus they love to take 10 minutes to do their burn outs and get staged. If 1/8 is all I had I'd do it. But for me 1/4 is funner.
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:28 PM
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1/8 mile is boring not to mention harder to run. not room for fudging. 1000 feet would be better...
how much 1/8th mile racing have you done?
I've done several 1/8 mile events... I guess my junk isn't fast enough (7.30's @ 95). All of the 1/8 mile stuff here is for guys that spend more money on their cars than their house. Plus they love to take 10 minutes to do their burn outs and get staged. If 1/8 is all I had I'd do it. But for me 1/4 is funner.
thats what I thought racing isn't about how fast you can go it's about competing and having fun imo.back in the late 80s my race car was down and I raced a bone stock 4WD drive ranger pick up that ran 10.30s in the 1/8th. ended up winning 7 races that year around our area. had a blast and made many truck payments
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:40 PM
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OK, how about 300 foot racing? Actually looks kind of fun to me.
http://www.tririverdragway.com/index.htm
i agree,we can make big rubberband cars.just windem up and go.
Really why not just race on the Nintendo wii,playstation or xbox its alot cheaper no gas and tolls easy on parts and you can actually drink a beer while doing it
Posted By: B3422W5
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 04:46 PM
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If someone is putting up a payout I'll race to the 60' clocks.
So how do we figure out if your a real Racer or not.
By some Defintions your a real Racer if your willing to Race any distance.
By other yard sticks your not a real Racer unless you run it out the back door.
It gets so confusing at times
But Racer or not I will race both, just call me Hillbilly
Most days I don't even call myself a racer.
My experience has been that most who dislike 1/8th mile suck at it.
My opinion is that many who dislike 1/8 mile racing are older guys( like myself) who have always raced in the Northern tier of states where there never were any 1/8 mile facilities around and thus never had the option of 1/8 racing...
My self, Martin is nearest me, and has always been 1/4 mile. Same with Milan, same with Oceola when I raced there, same with Stanton( until recently) and even Ubly when I went over there for Mopars against the world was contested on the 1/4.
Even Lapeer( as far as I know) has always been 1/4. And I have never raced at Norwalk where class I was in( pro or 10.0) wasn't on the quarter.
So I don't know that its " not good at it" so much as its what you cut your teeth on.
I know I went to several ADRL racesseveral years ago, but stopped attending them last several years because they run the whole program on 1/8, and as a spectator, I didn't enjoy it as much.
Posted By: BobR
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 05:00 PM
We race both but I and Doug both prefer 1/8th mile. I guess it all depends how fast your car is and how much it costs to race it.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 05:12 PM
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1/8 mile is boring not to mention harder to run. not room for fudging. 1000 feet would be better...
how much 1/8th mile racing have you done?
I've done several 1/8 mile events... I guess my junk isn't fast enough (7.30's @ 95). All of the 1/8 mile stuff here is for guys that spend more money on their cars than their house. Plus they love to take 10 minutes to do their burn outs and get staged. If 1/8 is all I had I'd do it. But for me 1/4 is funner.
thats what I thought racing isn't about how fast you can go it's about competing and having fun imo.back in the late 80s my race car was down and I raced a bone stock 4WD drive ranger pick up that ran 10.30s in the 1/8th. ended up winning 7 races that year around our area. had a blast and made many truck payments
well here most if not all 1/8 mile races are for OPS, 10.5's, 9" drag radials classes. Those guys are way fast. The slowest index 1/8 mile I've seen is 6.80. Usually it's 5.80/6.50 index and the others are all first to the stripe, no bracket. The 9" cars run in the 5's. These are all boosted and or bottle fed.
Posted By: 383man
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 07:17 PM
It does seem most if not all NHRA events are 1/4 mile races other then the nitro cars. That could be another reason I like the 1/4 so much. Ron
Posted By: cudaman1969
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 11:17 PM
Not sure if it's been brought up but the time factor is big for me. Some 1/4 mile races you get two time runs in four hours and then the race takes forever with all the buy backs. 1/8 tracks will speed up the races and does not kill your car.L
Posted By: Dartari
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 11:25 PM
Only if it's a 1/8 mile track
Posted By: B3422W5
Re: Question on 1/8 mile - 09/23/13 11:32 PM
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