1/8th mile or 1/4 mile - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrod 80 · 12-16-2008, 11:55 AM

Just looking for opinions on what you would rather run and comentary on where you think our sport is going in the future . I personally like 1/8th mile and see the trend of less 1/4 mile tracks and more 1/8th miles poping up . Also the amount of land required is less for an 1/8th mile

djracer · 12-16-2008, 12:01 PM

I really like both but I would love to do more 1/4 mile racing. We have an awesome 1/4 mile track here and we almost always race 1/8th. I would not want to race 1/4 on a narrow/short track. Brakes are almost optional at my home track Montgomery Motorsport Park. I had a friend stop a dragster on a 160mph 1/4 mile shot with no brakes.

Super73 · 12-16-2008, 06:23 PM

I think they both have their places..

thirdstreettito · 12-16-2008, 06:56 PM

1/4

1/8 means you cant build a racer good enough for a whole 1/4...

hotrod 80 · 12-16-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

1/4

1/8 means you cant build a racer good enough for a whole 1/4...

IDK the 1/4 mile is closer to me and easier to access , but i find myself driving to the 1/8 mile as it seems the faster cars gather there .

jholley · 12-16-2008, 08:28 PM

...or maybe it means that you only have 1/8 mile tracks to run on in your area smartass!

Chevymann1968 · 12-17-2008, 12:17 AM

I havent ran an 1/8 but have watched and i seem i like the 1/4 mile better!! Pink all out is actually comeingthe track Ne ar Me!!!!

djracer · 12-17-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevymann1968

I havent ran an 1/8 but have watched and i seem i like the 1/4 mile better!! Pink all out is actually comeingthe track Ne ar Me!!!!

You need to go to pinks all out its pretty cool and you see all kind of cars & trucks from all over the country!

redhead69 · 12-17-2008, 12:41 AM

I like the 1/4 just because it takes that long for my truck to go 95 mph.. now if I could do that in the 1/8th mile id probably love it!

Lx3 · 12-17-2008, 08:47 AM

I'm 51, never ran 1/8th untill 1999. Now I love it.

FWIW; less breakdowns
event goes faster
saves $$$$

IMO; most races are won in the first 100 ft anyway

Lx3 · 12-17-2008, 08:53 AM

Oh yea, forgot to mention. I'm sooo lucky that where I live here in

Tejas de Norte I can chose 1/8 or 1/4 AND allmost any kind of pay-out

between 8 or 9 tracks within 4 hours or less. I hear that's nothing

compared to the Carolina's.

thirdstreettito · 12-26-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lx3

Oh yea, forgot to mention. I'm sooo lucky that where I live here in

Tejas de Norte I can chose 1/8 or 1/4 AND allmost any kind of pay-out

between 8 or 9 tracks within 4 hours or less. I hear that's nothing

compared to the Carolina's.

The closest to me are about an hour away, Rockingham(1/4)and Greensboro(1/8).

69halfton · 12-31-2008, 02:12 PM

either way, it doesn't matter much to me.

i think that 1/8 mile tracks are going to be the next big thing, and 1/4 mile tracks are going to fall of the map.

with the top fuel dragsters and funny cars starting to hit rediculas speed, the NHRA will be mandatings longer run-outs for the drivers to get their cars stopped.

the NHRA has already shortened track length to 1000 ft. in many places that dont have the room to grow, and make a longer run-out

I heard a rumor that the NHRA has two 1/8 mile track stops this coming season...

1968SWBBigBlock · 12-17-2008, 09:33 PM

I have 1/8 mile or a 1/4 mile track within 20 minutes of my house which ever way I go.
I can go to 14 drag strips in less than 2.5 hours in the state of Ohio.
I really like the 1/8 mile drags.
For me it all happens in the 1st 100 feet and the last 100 feet.
I found thru the years that guys who race 1/8 mile all the time tend to be better on the tree - they have less time to make up for being late on the tree.

nxtruck · 12-17-2008, 11:09 PM

Well, I haven't ran the 1/4 (at least not at a track

) but I will say that I do enjoy running 1/8 mile stuff. Another plus is the fact that the 1/8 mile is a little easier on parts than the 1/4, which is a plus when you're trying to make decent power with junk parts

Lx3 · 12-18-2008, 12:50 AM

One, just one, of the tracks close to me is in Kennedale, Texas.

I've been all over the country and common saying is if you can

be competitive there you can run anywhere. I have seen "MANY"

losses with a .015 "PACKAGE".

It's 1/8 th mile and not uncommon to have 300 in a 5k race.

68 C-10 KID · 12-18-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

I have 1/8 mile or a 1/4 mile track within 20 minutes of my house which ever way I go.
I can go to 14 drag strips in less than 2.5 hours in the state of Ohio.
I really like the 1/8 mile drags.
For me it all happens in the 1st 100 feet and the last 100 feet.
I found thru the years that guys who race 1/8 mile all the time tend to be better on the tree - they have less time to make up for being late on the tree.

I agree If you can compete in 1/8th mile racing and go rounds you will own the other guys on the 1/4 mile track.

Lx3 · 12-18-2008, 02:00 AM

That is a BOLD statement.

ProStreet68SB · 12-20-2008, 04:13 PM

not only is it bold but it's also true, i have friends that been racing way longer than i have but they race 1/4, started goin racing myself and i race the 1/8th, well i can gurantee i will tree them everytime and i run more consistent cause i have to be. 1/8th mile is the only way to fly for me. but thats my honest opinion

68 C-10 KID · 12-21-2008, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProStreet68SB

not only is it bold but it's also true, i have friends that been racing way longer than i have but they race 1/4, started goin racing myself and i race the 1/8th, well i can gurantee i will tree them everytime and i run more consistent cause i have to be. 1/8th mile is the only way to fly for me. but thats my honest opinion

Thanks for the back up. I agree with you 100%

djracer · 12-20-2008, 09:16 PM

I think the 1/4 is easier than the eighth. Its allot easier to drive the finish line in the quarter.

dolphman88 · 12-25-2008, 10:59 PM

as long as im happy, ill be racing

1FAST68 · 12-26-2008, 01:39 AM

I liked 1/8 when I had my 5.30 s10. Now I like 1/4 with my 12 sec truck.

Marv D · 01-01-2009, 11:27 AM

The top 1/2 of the track is nothing but a 23mileperhour charge for most vehicles 10 seconds or slower,, but I sure hate giving up that additional adrinillin

View Poll Results: Would you rather run 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile
1/8	5	20.00%
1/4	13	52.00%
I only have 1/8 around here	3	12.00%
I run both and like them equal	4	16.00%
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12-16-2008, 11:55 AM	#1
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	1/8th mile or 1/4 mile Just looking for opinions on what you would rather run and comentary on where you think our sport is going in the future . I personally like 1/8th mile and see the trend of less 1/4 mile tracks and more 1/8th miles poping up . Also the amount of land required is less for an 1/8th mile __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-16-2008, 12:01 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I really like both but I would love to do more 1/4 mile racing. We have an awesome 1/4 mile track here and we almost always race 1/8th. I would not want to race 1/4 on a narrow/short track. Brakes are almost optional at my home track Montgomery Motorsport Park. I had a friend stop a dragster on a 160mph 1/4 mile shot with no brakes. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-16-2008, 06:23 PM	#3
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I think they both have their places.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

12-16-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile 1/4 1/8 means you cant build a racer good enough for a whole 1/4... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-16-2008, 08:28 PM	#6
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile ...or maybe it means that you only have 1/8 mile tracks to run on in your area smartass! __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

12-17-2008, 12:17 AM	#7
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I havent ran an 1/8 but have watched and i seem i like the 1/4 mile better!! Pink all out is actually comeingthe track Ne ar Me!!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD Last edited by Chevymann1968; 12-17-2008 at 12:19 AM.

12-17-2008, 12:41 AM	#9
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I like the 1/4 just because it takes that long for my truck to go 95 mph.. now if I could do that in the 1/8th mile id probably love it! __________________ Currently truckless

12-17-2008, 08:47 AM	#10
Lx3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 94	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I'm 51, never ran 1/8th untill 1999. Now I love it. FWIW; less breakdowns event goes faster saves $$$$ IMO; most races are won in the first 100 ft anyway

12-17-2008, 08:53 AM	#11
Lx3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 94	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile Oh yea, forgot to mention. I'm sooo lucky that where I live here in Tejas de Norte I can chose 1/8 or 1/4 AND allmost any kind of pay-out between 8 or 9 tracks within 4 hours or less. I hear that's nothing compared to the Carolina's.

12-31-2008, 02:12 PM	#13
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile either way, it doesn't matter much to me. i think that 1/8 mile tracks are going to be the next big thing, and 1/4 mile tracks are going to fall of the map. with the top fuel dragsters and funny cars starting to hit rediculas speed, the NHRA will be mandatings longer run-outs for the drivers to get their cars stopped. the NHRA has already shortened track length to 1000 ft. in many places that dont have the room to grow, and make a longer run-out I heard a rumor that the NHRA has two 1/8 mile track stops this coming season... __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

12-17-2008, 09:33 PM	#14
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I have 1/8 mile or a 1/4 mile track within 20 minutes of my house which ever way I go. I can go to 14 drag strips in less than 2.5 hours in the state of Ohio. I really like the 1/8 mile drags. For me it all happens in the 1st 100 feet and the last 100 feet. I found thru the years that guys who race 1/8 mile all the time tend to be better on the tree - they have less time to make up for being late on the tree. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

12-17-2008, 11:09 PM	#15
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile Well, I haven't ran the 1/4 (at least not at a track) but I will say that I do enjoy running 1/8 mile stuff. Another plus is the fact that the 1/8 mile is a little easier on parts than the 1/4, which is a plus when you're trying to make decent power with junk parts __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

12-18-2008, 12:50 AM	#16
Lx3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 94	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile One, just one, of the tracks close to me is in Kennedale, Texas. I've been all over the country and common saying is if you can be competitive there you can run anywhere. I have seen "MANY" losses with a .015 "PACKAGE". It's 1/8 th mile and not uncommon to have 300 in a 5k race.

12-18-2008, 02:00 AM	#18
Lx3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 94	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile That is a BOLD statement.



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12-20-2008, 04:13 PM	#19
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile not only is it bold but it's also true, i have friends that been racing way longer than i have but they race 1/4, started goin racing myself and i race the 1/8th, well i can gurantee i will tree them everytime and i run more consistent cause i have to be. 1/8th mile is the only way to fly for me. but thats my honest opinion

12-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#21
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I think the 1/4 is easier than the eighth. Its allot easier to drive the finish line in the quarter. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-25-2008, 10:59 PM	#22
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12-26-2008, 01:39 AM	#23
1FAST68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east, tx Posts: 149	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile I liked 1/8 when I had my 5.30 s10. Now I like 1/4 with my 12 sec truck.

01-01-2009, 11:27 AM	#24
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile The top 1/2 of the track is nothing but a 23mileperhour charge for most vehicles 10 seconds or slower,, but I sure hate giving up that additional adrinillin __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

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