4-wide question

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....

WDCreech · 03-29-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

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....

EXACTLY! I did a lot of street racing, back in the '60s, and I never saw more than two cars go at a time. What they're doing is like the dirt roundy round boys. Except, they're running six heats and a run off. A man should never have to beat the same opponent twice at one meet.

Ed Fernandez · 03-29-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WDCreech

EXACTLY! I did a lot of street racing, back in the '60s, and I never saw more than two cars go at a time. What they're doing is like the dirt roundy round boys. Except, they're running six heats and a run off. A man should never have to beat the same opponent twice at one meet.

You can potentially beat someone twice and lose to them in the final.Duhhh.
I heard also that Brutus Bruton is thinking of going 4 wide at Vegas.Remember when
guys were saying "Gee I hope Bruton buys NHRA"?Like the old saying goes,be careful what you wish for,it may come true.This guy is no Wally Parks.He's a former billionaire
looking to resume his former status.

X-TECH MAN · 03-30-2010, 05:14 AM

The next thing you know NHRA will be offering "BUY BACKS" (like in BRACKET RACING) into the 4th or 5th round to pad thier $$$$$ intake at all of the races. They sure as hell wont increase the purse either.

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.

03-29-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 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

03-30-2010, 05:14 AM	#7
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: 4-wide question The next thing you know NHRA will be offering "BUY BACKS" (like in BRACKET RACING) into the 4th or 5th round to pad thier $$$$$ intake at all of the races. They sure as hell wont increase the purse either.

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.