ahra resurection

Ed Wright · 04-10-2009, 09:17 AM

1/8th mile is like you are getting too feel really good, and your wife (or whatever) gives you a shove and says "get off me, wer'e done now".

treessavoy · 04-10-2009, 10:17 AM

No.1 The AHRA as of 2006 was active at only one track....Seattle and it's bracket racing only, also someone out there owns the "AHRA" trade mark and we would have to "rent" it from him.

No.2 NHRA racers are generally traditionalists hence the disregard for 1/8th mile racing plus there are changes to their cars that would have to be made...gears, torque convertor, etc.

No. 3 The plus for 1/8th mile is less wear and tear on the car, the race goes a little faster due to the time for the turn around being quicker.

No. 4 I don't see how running 1/8th mile would cause anyone to have to get "used' to running it. I must be wrong but I thought drag racing was simple....launch the car with your foot on the floor and keep it there until you pass the finish line whether it's 1/8 or 1/4. Heck, if you race 1/4 mile then you are already racing 1/8th mile.

Just my thoughts
Jim

art leong · 04-10-2009, 10:41 AM

Jim It's not always an easy matter. With some cars there are not an infinite supply of aftermarket parts.
In my case the biggest gear ratio I can buy without having one custom made is a 3.72 to 1 ratio. This coupled with the fact that I have a 2600 pound car and only 151 cubes.
Doesn't bode well for the eight mile. I shift into high gear just before the 1/8 mile mark.

Harry 6674 · 04-10-2009, 11:57 AM

1/8 mile requires you to tighten it up quickly. Alot less time to rubberneck and play games at the stripe. I enjoy it myself. Also AHRA died in Spokane Wa. not that other town on the west side. Spokane is now NHRA leased by Buckey Austin.

442OLDS · 04-10-2009, 01:08 PM

I was never a big fan of 1/8 mile racing,but I understand that the insurance for the track owners is cheaper than 1/4 mile.I don't know this to be a fact,but if running 1/8 mile helps keep dragstrips from closing their doors,then everyone should start getting used to it.

Ed Wright · 04-10-2009, 02:24 PM

Local track here found 1/8th mile races don't go faster if you have a 1/4 mile track, you still have to drive to the turn-off to come back, only not as fast if you click it off at half track. A round of racing at a track built for 1/8th mile would, the distance to the turn-off would be shortened up.

Some have told me half track racing would make you better. I don't see the difference there either. I have done both, I don't find one harder than the other, but I do find one a lot more fun.

John Lang · 04-10-2009, 02:39 PM

As far as 1/8 mile racing goes, racing is racing! I love to race i've done the 1/8 th mile thing, and i'm here to tell you, you better be ready, as in have your head out of your BUTT, or some body will hand it to you! It's still great fun, hell i've been doing the 1/4 mile thing since 58, with AHRA, Then NHRA ,and IHRA. I'm still having a great time, check with Alex, the mad Russian.......John Lang

Rick Blake · 04-10-2009, 02:54 PM

According to Rod from AHRA in an email I received earlier today; Yes, there will be an Index Series as well as the Bracket Series....!!!!!!! Keep an eye on the site for further info....!!!!!!!

treessavoy · 04-10-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by art leong

Jim It's not always an easy matter. With some cars there are not an infinite supply of aftermarket parts.
In my case the biggest gear ratio I can buy without having one custom made is a 3.72 to 1 ratio. This coupled with the fact that I have a 2600 pound car and only 151 cubes.
Doesn't bode well for the eight mile. I shift into high gear just before the 1/8 mile mark.

Art,

I understand that some cars, like yours, would find the change over difficult but others that state they don't like 1/8 mile would only have to make a few changes to keep their cars competitive.
I race a max wedge and set it up the same way for both distances.
I just think it's time that some of the so called "purists" drop their attitude and consider going "drag racing" where ever there is a track and under any association. Our sport is racing, why not take advantage of any opportunity that offers itself.

Jim

Ed Wright · 04-11-2009, 09:28 AM

I don't like 1/8th mile, but unless you are really slow, or are prone to a lot of heads-up rounds with fast cars, you should not have to change gears. You should still be able to run under the index, which means you are racing the shoe polish bottle. Cut a better light than the other guy and run that show polish number on the window and you win, right? That's all there is to bracket racing.

04-10-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: ahra resurection 1/8th mile is like you are getting too feel really good, and your wife (or whatever) gives you a shove and says "get off me, wer'e done now". __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-10-2009, 10:17 AM	#2
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: ahra resurection No.1 The AHRA as of 2006 was active at only one track....Seattle and it's bracket racing only, also someone out there owns the "AHRA" trade mark and we would have to "rent" it from him. No.2 NHRA racers are generally traditionalists hence the disregard for 1/8th mile racing plus there are changes to their cars that would have to be made...gears, torque convertor, etc. No. 3 The plus for 1/8th mile is less wear and tear on the car, the race goes a little faster due to the time for the turn around being quicker. No. 4 I don't see how running 1/8th mile would cause anyone to have to get "used' to running it. I must be wrong but I thought drag racing was simple....launch the car with your foot on the floor and keep it there until you pass the finish line whether it's 1/8 or 1/4. Heck, if you race 1/4 mile then you are already racing 1/8th mile. Just my thoughts Jim

04-10-2009, 10:41 AM	#3
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: ahra resurection Jim It's not always an easy matter. With some cars there are not an infinite supply of aftermarket parts. In my case the biggest gear ratio I can buy without having one custom made is a 3.72 to 1 ratio. This coupled with the fact that I have a 2600 pound car and only 151 cubes. Doesn't bode well for the eight mile. I shift into high gear just before the 1/8 mile mark. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

04-10-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ahra resurection 1/8 mile requires you to tighten it up quickly. Alot less time to rubberneck and play games at the stripe. I enjoy it myself. Also AHRA died in Spokane Wa. not that other town on the west side. Spokane is now NHRA leased by Buckey Austin.

04-10-2009, 01:08 PM	#5
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: ahra resurection I was never a big fan of 1/8 mile racing,but I understand that the insurance for the track owners is cheaper than 1/4 mile.I don't know this to be a fact,but if running 1/8 mile helps keep dragstrips from closing their doors,then everyone should start getting used to it.

04-10-2009, 02:24 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: ahra resurection Local track here found 1/8th mile races don't go faster if you have a 1/4 mile track, you still have to drive to the turn-off to come back, only not as fast if you click it off at half track. A round of racing at a track built for 1/8th mile would, the distance to the turn-off would be shortened up. Some have told me half track racing would make you better. I don't see the difference there either. I have done both, I don't find one harder than the other, but I do find one a lot more fun. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-10-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: ahra resurection As far as 1/8 mile racing goes, racing is racing! I love to race i've done the 1/8 th mile thing, and i'm here to tell you, you better be ready, as in have your head out of your BUTT, or some body will hand it to you! It's still great fun, hell i've been doing the 1/4 mile thing since 58, with AHRA, Then NHRA ,and IHRA. I'm still having a great time, check with Alex, the mad Russian.......John Lang __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

04-10-2009, 02:54 PM	#8
Rick Blake Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW FLORIDA Posts: 208 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: ahra resurection According to Rod from AHRA in an email I received earlier today; Yes, there will be an Index Series as well as the Bracket Series....!!!!!!! Keep an eye on the site for further info....!!!!!!! __________________ Rick Blake 2395 SG, SC, SP

04-11-2009, 09:28 AM	#10
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: ahra resurection I don't like 1/8th mile, but unless you are really slow, or are prone to a lot of heads-up rounds with fast cars, you should not have to change gears. You should still be able to run under the index, which means you are racing the shoe polish bottle. Cut a better light than the other guy and run that show polish number on the window and you win, right? That's all there is to bracket racing. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA