Is 1/8 Mile Drag Racing For Wussys? I Need Opinions.........
01-27-2010, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gws64gto
This 1/8mi verses 1/4 mi can go on forever such as why guys drive Ford’s vs Mopar vs Chevy vs Pontiac vs whatever....... it's just a topic on what track you race at or prefer. As stated, some of the quickest cars in the country run ADRL.
But, when I’m called an A-hole for stating my opinion to a previous post or I use the term "stripe" for finish line and categorized for utilizing delay boxes/ throttle stops because I race to the “stripe” 1/4mi (I don’t use any of those products). First and foremost, I'll call the finish line whatever I want and I don’t appreciate being called an A-hole because I respond to a post.
So get your shorts out of a wad and appreciate the fact that all of us have a place to go race our cars in this country rather it be 1/8 mi or 1/4mi and don’t take the postings so fricken personal.........
But, when I’m called an A-hole for stating my opinion to a previous post or I use the term "stripe" for finish line and categorized for utilizing delay boxes/ throttle stops because I race to the “stripe” 1/4mi (I don’t use any of those products). First and foremost, I'll call the finish line whatever I want and I don’t appreciate being called an A-hole because I respond to a post.
So get your shorts out of a wad and appreciate the fact that all of us have a place to go race our cars in this country rather it be 1/8 mi or 1/4mi and don’t take the postings so fricken personal.........
ops: JMO
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01-27-2010, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by oldandtired
OK, raise you hand if you have been first in line at the buy back window!
ops: Dave
ops: Dave"You gonna buy back in or load it up?"
I said neither... I won. :evil:
He said "really? ..." :lol:
:?
01-28-2010, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Tod74
Originally Posted by oldandtired
OK, raise you hand if you have been first in line at the buy back window!
ops: Dave
ops: Dave"You gonna buy back in or load it up?"
I said neither... I won. :evil:
He said "really? ..." :lol:
:?
"How much is buy backs?"
He responded "I don't know. Why"?
I said "I was just wondering if you had it or needed to borrow it from me".
His 10 sec pro car lost to my 17 sec street car for his first "first round" loss of the year.
Don't get me wrong the people in buy backs know my name, car number and I think they expect to see me. :roll:
01-28-2010, 06:52 AM
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I guess I'll say my two cents worth. This is a good topic. I think you race 1/4 or 1/8 mile depending upon what track is close to you. I race either 1/4 or 1/8 doesn't matter to me at all. I just love to race.
I use to run super pro against all the guys with delay boxes and their damn electronics. I won alot of races but got tired of it. You see I have always run a stick and no electronics or delay boxes. Then I ran pro with no boxes. That class is more fun cause I think everyone is on the same playing field.
Now I run NHRA S/ST, so called heads up with no delay box or throttle stop. I do it with timing and weight. The other guys run delay boxes and throttle stops. I love the Pro tree and take pride in putting these guys with the big MPH on the trailer. I know 90 classes are boring but here's my point.
Run 1/4 run 1/8 or what ever but do what you have fun doing. That's what it's really all about.
My 2 cents
I use to run super pro against all the guys with delay boxes and their damn electronics. I won alot of races but got tired of it. You see I have always run a stick and no electronics or delay boxes. Then I ran pro with no boxes. That class is more fun cause I think everyone is on the same playing field.
Now I run NHRA S/ST, so called heads up with no delay box or throttle stop. I do it with timing and weight. The other guys run delay boxes and throttle stops. I love the Pro tree and take pride in putting these guys with the big MPH on the trailer. I know 90 classes are boring but here's my point.
Run 1/4 run 1/8 or what ever but do what you have fun doing. That's what it's really all about.
My 2 cents
02-04-2010, 08:32 AM
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Re: i prefer 1/4 mile because i like 200 mph
Originally Posted by prostreetbuyer
i prefer 1/4 mile because i like 200 mph :lol:
If you're doin' it in the 1/4, and they're doin' it in the 1/8, does that mean their balls are twice as big as yours? :lol:
02-04-2010, 01:03 PM
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Re: i prefer 1/4 mile because i like 200 mph
Originally Posted by suicidebomb
Originally Posted by prostreetbuyer
i prefer 1/4 mile because i like 200 mph :lol:
If you're doin' it in the 1/4, and they're doin' it in the 1/8, does that mean their balls are twice as big as yours? :lol:
02-05-2010, 01:43 AM
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Re: i prefer 1/4 mile because i like 200 mph
Originally Posted by prostreetbuyer
Originally Posted by suicidebomb
Originally Posted by prostreetbuyer
i prefer 1/4 mile because i like 200 mph :lol:
If you're doin' it in the 1/4, and they're doin' it in the 1/8, does that mean their balls are twice as big as yours? :lol:
I sure do, she's in the kitchen, making me breakfast. Got ya tho puddin, you go as long as you have, without... you think you see it everywhere. Might I assume you agree with me then? :lol: