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Originally Posted by Kdawg33A
So is it fair to say that Drag racing is more of a car show, and the racing is secondary??
It's just the small amount of time spent on the track that gets me. I've been involved in races on the dirt track where I have gotten out of the car soaked in sweat, completely out of breath, and heartbeat going 200 mph.
I can't imagine getting the same rush from a drag race. Does it happen??
By All Means I am looking to stir the pot here and get a battle between circle and strip guys, But at the same time, I'd like to get some first hand accounts detailing WHY someone should choose drag racing over circle track. Has anyone ever done both and how does it compare? or does it?
In my mind you have a split second to beat your opponent in a drag race, whereas in my racing, I can sit there for 19 laps and then smoke you off the last corner and take the win. (not that my car will smoke anyone)
And hey Bobby, I am hoping my ugly car won't be so ugly next year. but I have to say, I'm going to miss the cringing from Mr Clean. Someone needs to get photos of him as he looks over my car!! PRICELESS. Looks Something Like This  |
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/K...ash_203993.htm
Watch this vid then you tell me. LOL
Seriously I think lot of folks get interested in drag racing because it's the eppitome of grass roots racing. You don't need to spend big dollars on a car to race, you can race what you drive every day if you wish. That cannot be said for other types of racing. You can't go race on a dirt oval with a street driven 85 Camaro.
Personally I don't think I would like oval track racing in cars, cart's maybe for fun. We are going to have a meet after the PRI show at a local go cart oval track with some other racing folks in town. Ill film some stuff there if they let me. last time I beat everyone except the guy who actually races carts. LOL
I would love to get on a road course like Sebring someday as I love carving corners too, or perhaps do some autocross, though most of the auto cross events are geared towards small low powered cars. They are trying to get some intrest locally for an event geared towards muscle cars. If I can manage my schedule I will go up there to see whats what.