Differences in 1/4 & 1/8 Techniques?

[mgm1979]

I've only got about 10 runs under my belt on 1/4 mile, but tonite I'm hitting up the 1/8 mile track...just wondering if there's anything I might need/want to know about attacking the 1/8th vs. the 1/4?

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by mgm1979

I've only got about 10 runs under my belt on 1/4 mile, but tonite I'm hitting up the 1/8 mile track...just wondering if there's anything I might need/want to know about attacking the 1/8th vs. the 1/4?

off the line means everything, make sure you don't hop and spin the wheels

[rlinbatonrouge]

It's about one half the distance.


Sorry, I'm an ass.

[brk_05]

Originally Posted by rlinbatonrouge

It's about one half the distance.


Sorry, I'm an ass.

Not about, it is half the distance. I'm an ass, too. And bored.

[rlinbatonrouge]

What I should have said was that I would not drive the same amount of distance. I'd stop a bit sooner in the 1/8.

[mgm1979]

thanks guys - I might've blown right past all turnouts and been like WTF!?!?!

[SLSduke82]

Most people run the 1/8 in reverse.

[fflores]

1/8 = Lame

[INNOVA]

^ I agree.


Unfortunatly that's all we have localy. It's just over too quickly and most people wouldn't get a speeding ticket on normal roads what they trap at.


My best after 5 runs was a 8.3 @ 85mph. I think even with AWD, tires play an important role as I was chirping/wheel hopping off the line.

[mgm1979]

Originally Posted by fflores

1/8 = Lame

Yup - I doubt I will ever run an 1/8th again...just not as much fun - puts more focus on driver ability than the car and I'm still working on my abilities.

Oh well...learning experience.