Did the TurboBuick.com Nationals convert any 1/4m to 1/8m folks?

I know there was some discussion about the track being an eighth mile as opposed to a quarter mile. I was just wondering what the 1/4 milers thoughts are now after racing on an 1/8 mile?

I call that a BIG case of the "WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA'S" . I wonder if Shane would do a 1/4 mile event or is the 1/8th mile locked in for the event??

I still would WAY rather it be 1/4 mile,with that being said I still had a good time.

Don't think I saw any blown motors this week in the 1/8th. There is a plus to the 1/4 mile, you get to make a lot more friends with the people who sell parts.

Michael

Myself I like the 1/8 mile better.....Think it creates more of a driver's race.


However there was two blown engines I know of but it's not my place to call their names.

Im sold on 1/8 mile. We all run the 1/8 before we get to the 1/4 anyway. The second 1/8 mile would only last under 2 seconds for me and would put me at approx 200 mph. At that point the stopping part is just about terrifing!!
I would say 95% of the races are determined in the first 1/8 mile and the only thing that happens beyond that is parts abuse!! Thats my 2 cents!! Mike

Used to race 1/4 exclusevelly for many years. Not so many years ago I got into 1/8 mile tracks and LOVE it so much better. Less abuse on the car for one thing.

And an added benefit for guys like myself that can cut a good light, if the other guy snoozes at the light, and has a faster car, it's MUCH MUCH harder for a slower reacting driver to catch up. Just not enough time. :biggrin:

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well we like to beat our cars !! That why we built em! game isn't over @ the 1/8th nothing like a top end "pull" :biggrin: as far as breaking them .. they are all goin to break at some time. Don't want to break things leave it home as a garage potatoe

I had a lot of fun and will attend in the future if the drive is short, but I would not tow my 900 miles to run the 1/8. Personal preference probably.

Jason

for payouts that are higher than all Buick events combined?

I Did have a LOT fun down there with the 1/8th, BUT have to agree with Otto & Dan, the 1/4mi is the Performance Car Standard, Has been and always will be!! NO ONE Ever asked me, "Hey, what do you run in the 1/8th??" Plus Most SERIOUS Street races are 1/4

Steve are guys really goin to a Buick meet to MAKE $$$$ ???

Honestly, I am in it for the comradery and seeing friends I see a handful of times eachyear. Hence why I said I would come out without a car still! I made $350 one time and that was a very nice touch, but money is made elsewhere. Shoot, even Richard Clark said if you are racing for money Buicks aren't it!

Clint, thanks for putting it together. I did not have my hand in the business end and most likely never will, but I am not arguing with you there! The event seemed very well run from a spectators standpoint!

Not about pleasing everyone...he asked a question a folks gave their opinion. Good times were had by all nonetheless. :redface:

Jason