Do you really need to go fast to enjoy S,S/S racing?

Wade Mahaffey · 02-26-2010, 08:02 AM

I do understand that we are competitors, and want to eliminate the other driver. To build a racer within the rules, that nobody can catch is truly the ultimate form me! The sense of acomplishment for a little performance gain every now and then can be huge (especially when it's something you built and not something you bought). But do you need to go fast in "A" rather than "M" to enjoy the sport. Fast is important for class and the occasional heads up match up in the eliminator. In my racing experience @ 9.90/150 I noticed that, down track when siide by side it felt like 40 MPH. And that was in Roadster style cars, it did'nt seem fast because the speeds were close. I have also raced 13.50/105 and it seams the same to me down track. I do understand the chase/being chased advantages and driving abilities. To me it's about preparation (car and driver), being consistant on the starting line... evaluate and compensate during the run...play the final card approaching the stripe. Now (in the eliminator) you need to do these things no matter how fast you are! So I say no, you do not need to go fast to enjoy S,S/S eliminator racing. (my opinion). Although it does seem like most of the "hitters" are on the fast side.

Wade Mahaffey

02-26-2010, 08:02 AM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Do you really need to go fast to enjoy S,S/S racing? I do understand that we are competitors, and want to eliminate the other driver. To build a racer within the rules, that nobody can catch is truly the ultimate form me! The sense of acomplishment for a little performance gain every now and then can be huge (especially when it's something you built and not something you bought). But do you need to go fast in "A" rather than "M" to enjoy the sport. Fast is important for class and the occasional heads up match up in the eliminator. In my racing experience @ 9.90/150 I noticed that, down track when siide by side it felt like 40 MPH. And that was in Roadster style cars, it did'nt seem fast because the speeds were close. I have also raced 13.50/105 and it seams the same to me down track. I do understand the chase/being chased advantages and driving abilities. To me it's about preparation (car and driver), being consistant on the starting line... evaluate and compensate during the run...play the final card approaching the stripe. Now (in the eliminator) you need to do these things no matter how fast you are! So I say no, you do not need to go fast to enjoy S,S/S eliminator racing. (my opinion). Although it does seem like most of the "hitters" are on the fast side. Wade Mahaffey