NHRA open to 1/8 mile? (8 Viewers)

[JRW]

If they go 1/8 mi, why not make it 200' because 99.9% of the race will be determined by then.

Holeshot natls,i watched ihras 8th on tv and it seemed busy,like the 4 wides,not interested

 

[twostep]

Carl, that's not due to excitement. That just happens in our stage of life.

You got that right, buddy.

 

[Von Halen]

The pros outweigh the cons ten to one.

I’d like to see your ten to one lists.

As a LONG time fan, if they go to 1/8 mile, I’ll be out.

I used to call on the Goodyear Innovation Center and spent a good amount of time there. They liked the NHRA pushing the limits because it kept them busy innovating. They seemed to think they’d always be able to stay ahead of the curve, no matter how high the speeds go.

 

[z28]

It wasn't that long when supercharged nitro engines were in the 5-6000hp range and I can personally testify that I witnessed just as much carnage and oildowns as they have now. I don't follow nostalgia racing that much but it's my understanding they're no stranger to engine grenades either. Face it - you run supercharged nitro, you're gonna have to put the pieces back together with regularity. There's no end of videos and pictures that will confirm.

If all you want to do is trim trap speeds that's relatively simple. If you want to trim the catastrophes it starts in the barrel. The one marked METHANOL.

Look. Nobody's having problems with 1000 feet because of the length except the old school purists who don't consider it 'real drag racing'. The pros outweigh the cons ten to one. But 660' racing ain't a case of too much of a good thing is just enough. My opinion; sorry, Big Daddy. And I have a question since I'm not qualified to know the answer. I do know the synthetics are much more difficult to clean up than conventional oil so what would be the drawback to returning to it in the fuel classes? It won't stop oildowns but it should substantially cut down on the time it takes to clean 'em up.

I don't think motor oil is as bad as rear differential lube. That stuff is thicker and way harder to absorb. Engine oil, as long as it stays in one or two spots is reasonably quick to clean. Maybe they need better diapers because they will blow up.

 

[Cliff]

I now think that 350 could be run this year. I've also noted a few times that IF racing goes to 1/8 mile, it would not take very long to run 310, and then how long to 320, 330, 340, etc. Of course, ETs will get quicker. If a car could run 350 in the 1/8, what would the ET be? 2.00? 1.99? Blink yer eyes...