1/8 mile strip
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Hi all, just wondered if anyones ever raced on an 1/8 mile strip before? Is it worth it or is it all over as soon as it starts, if you know what I mean? The reason I'm asking is one has started on an old WW2 airfield not to far from me, so was wondering whether it's worth checking it out?
David.

Never done it, all over in 8.5 seconds though, and probably not into 4th gear, is it really worth it?

if its cheap and you get a load of runs in then i dont see why not.

at least you have a comparision to the timing slips of many people over a quarter so know roughly where you are!

Good for practising launches too...loads of time to lose at the start with a good launch.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Do it once. If you have fun, do it again.

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plus you still hit high 80's mph dont you? thought jim was crossing the 1/8th at about 88? i was hitting 75ish with shite launches.

Defo good for practising launches etc.

After all, its the first 1/8th that makes the biggest difference to your 1/4 mile result.

The last 1/8th is pretty much done in 1 gear, with your foot down and no dramas.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

I've done it, not sure you call it racing but it was in assen (holland) it was wet and doing semo runs. well worth a practice.

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Ive got a mate whos farms got an old landing strip on, might give it a whirl lol

Here is a link to the website-
http://www.streetnights.com/
It appears to be attended by chavs in their rice racers but like you all point out it can only provide good practice. Also seems reasonable priced at £5 entrance + £20 per driver for unlimited runs, or is this expensive?
David.

Id say expensive, cause i wouldnt sit next to a corsa with neons shoved up its false double exit exhaust EVEN IF THEY PAID ME!

Saying that id go to see red victor like on th website. Just to see if the myth is true. :)

Edited by Jordan on 11th Oct, 2007.

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What myth is that ?

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

9.2 secs, Never hit third :) 114kmh in second that is :)

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Ive seen it run...and it is a tad fast.

But it is taking the term "road legal to extremes"

The intercooler and fabrication work is superb though.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

For 100k id expect the fabrication work to be good. LOL

Is a great car. Wonder what the 1/8 mile is on it?

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