4-wide question

Mark Markow · 03-29-2010, 04:02 PM

only the pro's would know . the rest of us lowly sportsman racers were only 2 at a time.

John Lang · 03-29-2010, 04:10 PM

I really don't care ! After racing since 1956 and still at it, I think this (4) four lane stuff SUCKS !
Give me back our original 2 lane 1320", or 660"ft and I'll be happy !
It's hard to change an old mind, and routine..............John

Mr. Clutch · 03-29-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by John Lang

I really don't care ! After racing since 1956 and still at it, I think this (4) four lane stuff SUCKS !
Give me back our original 2 lane 1320", or 660"ft and I'll be happy !
It's hard to change an old mind, and routine..............John

Yes i agree with you i dont see the point of the 4 wide yet. it is weird to see 2 cars win and they can be in the same side of the track. What i do think would be cool is if they ran the sportsman 4 wide in qualifying to get done faster so they could give us more qualifying runs but i dont think that would happen

SPS · 03-29-2010, 06:03 PM

Hopefully, this is a passing fad.

But, be carefull what you wish for. If these dummys can pass this off on the pros, they'll figure a way to pass it of on us too.
Probably, even if there aren't 4 lanes to run on!

FJ

04BlackSilverado · 03-29-2010, 07:22 PM

I think it would be O.K. as long as they didn't run both lanes at the same time (4 cars run on the same set of lights).

What about a stagger set-up:
Get the first set of lanes set-up while racing the second set. Could have a longer eliminator session and more racers.
It might make it better for fans watching in the stands, i.e. more entertainment, little to no downtime for track prep, spills, or breakage...

I have yet to see it in person, so I am not 100% sure on my feelings on this...

RACER1530 · 03-29-2010, 07:28 PM

4 lanes is stupid !!!!!! you can beat someone and then lose to them the next round.
drag racing is a head to head race with one winner.
its hard to reinvent the wheel

Rich Biebel · 03-29-2010, 07:36 PM

A total Circus act and the pro's will do anything just to see if people will pay to watch.....

4 wide is nothing new.....It was done in the '60's match race era at York and some other places.....

I agree drag racing is, was, an always should be two cars racing each other...

Ever see anyone racing 4 cars wide on the street? NO..... Thats where drag racing was born....

krugracing12 · 03-29-2010, 07:41 PM

The Pro Slips included all four lanes. All reaction and incremental times were included with the finishing order on the bottom. I hope they never do 4 lane racing again other than an occasional exhibition. During qualifying or the race if someone timed out, the tree just flashed without all the extra lights lit and you had no way of getting on the launch chip.
That happened in many of the runs and a lot of data was lost due to the format.

quickford1 · 03-29-2010, 04:12 PM

Mark
Lets play nice , by the way it was nice to see you guys again and meeting Mark and Dave. Talk to you later.
Rich

Mark Markow · 03-29-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by quickford1

Mark
Lets play nice , by the way it was nice to see you guys again and meeting Mark and Dave. Talk to you later.
Rich

rich i was playing nice . believe me i had no desire to run 4 wide. i was just trying to answer his question. and by the way we all can't thank you for showing us around. we had a great time.

03-29-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
Mark Markow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east hartford ct. Posts: 539 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 4-wide question only the pro's would know . the rest of us lowly sportsman racers were only 2 at a time. __________________ Mark Markow 171 ss/tb

03-29-2010, 04:10 PM	#2
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 4-wide question I really don't care ! After racing since 1956 and still at it, I think this (4) four lane stuff SUCKS ! Give me back our original 2 lane 1320", or 660"ft and I'll be happy ! It's hard to change an old mind, and routine..............John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

03-29-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 38 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 4-wide question Hopefully, this is a passing fad. But, be carefull what you wish for. If these dummys can pass this off on the pros, they'll figure a way to pass it of on us too. Probably, even if there aren't 4 lanes to run on! FJ

03-29-2010, 07:22 PM	#5
04BlackSilverado Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4-wide question I think it would be O.K. as long as they didn't run both lanes at the same time (4 cars run on the same set of lights). What about a stagger set-up: Get the first set of lanes set-up while racing the second set. Could have a longer eliminator session and more racers. It might make it better for fans watching in the stands, i.e. more entertainment, little to no downtime for track prep, spills, or breakage... I have yet to see it in person, so I am not 100% sure on my feelings on this... __________________ 2004 RCSB Silverado 6.0L 2WD

03-29-2010, 07:28 PM	#6
RACER1530 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 161 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4-wide question 4 lanes is stupid !!!!!! you can beat someone and then lose to them the next round. drag racing is a head to head race with one winner. its hard to reinvent the wheel __________________ Fordyce Motorsports SC 1538 / SC 153R

03-29-2010, 07:36 PM	#7
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,319 Likes: 25 Liked 551 Times in 215 Posts	Re: 4-wide question A total Circus act and the pro's will do anything just to see if people will pay to watch..... 4 wide is nothing new.....It was done in the '60's match race era at York and some other places..... I agree drag racing is, was, an always should be two cars racing each other... Ever see anyone racing 4 cars wide on the street? NO..... Thats where drag racing was born.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

03-29-2010, 07:41 PM	#8
krugracing12 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4-wide question The Pro Slips included all four lanes. All reaction and incremental times were included with the finishing order on the bottom. I hope they never do 4 lane racing again other than an occasional exhibition. During qualifying or the race if someone timed out, the tree just flashed without all the extra lights lit and you had no way of getting on the launch chip. That happened in many of the runs and a lot of data was lost due to the format.

03-29-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
quickford1 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Davidson, NC Posts: 269 Likes: 533 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 4-wide question Mark Lets play nice , by the way it was nice to see you guys again and meeting Mark and Dave. Talk to you later. Rich