4-wide question

Mr. Clutch · 03-29-2010, 03:54 PM

Just curious what does the time slips look like when there are 4 cars racing? Do you get one time slip with all of the runs or two slips with two cars on each?

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

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

Mr. Clutch · 03-29-2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

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

Mark Markow · 03-29-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

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.

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....

03-29-2010, 03:54 PM	#1
Mr. Clutch Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	4-wide question Just curious what does the time slips look like when there are 4 cars racing? Do you get one time slip with all of the runs or two slips with two cars on each?

03-29-2010, 04:02 PM	#2
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	#3
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, 04:12 PM	#4
quickford1 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Davidson, NC Posts: 268 Likes: 518 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

03-29-2010, 06:03 PM	#6
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 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	#7
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	#8
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	#10
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,312 Likes: 25 Liked 543 Times in 212 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