Ill definitly come to america at some point , ill need to to follow my dream of owning , tuning , and driving a nitro funny car . I have to get one first of course but since I have no money that wont be happening very soon . There a about 5 or 6 drag strips in New Zealand ranging from small and not that great to really great and big , I could write big post to explain what drag racing is like in new zealand but the best thing to do would be for me to send you KIWIDRAGRACING HOME PAGE . There are lots of good pics and videos there .

Hello Richard,

Good to see you on here.

Mike

Cool stuff. That Champion Dragway looks a lot like the backwoods tracks we run at.

If you ever figure out that little money part, do us a favor and let us know? Just come to our little corner of the world and we'll get some biscuits and gravy in you, ASAP. You'll have no interest in seeing the rest of the country.

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Oh, that's just wrong, Jay.

I race all over the country, both 1/8 and 1/4. 1/8 is easier on the engine but other than that it's all the same. I've had to spot cars 4 seconds in the 1/8 and that's not easy. I also enjoy watching 1/8 mile events.

I think for the driver or the spectator it's all about the competition. The 1/8 mile races have plenty of that.

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Doug - 2006 & Greg - 2007 The Real Champs

.... I did a little research a couple years ago on the possibility/feasability of a "Get illegal street racing shut down" program- (i.e. Shut down a public road or large parking lot) It was a lot easier to talk 1/8th mile for safety and availability of venue basis than to try to go 1/4 mile.
It never got beyond basic research but, in an area we have to drive a couple hours for ANY Drag Racing, it seems that a local 1/8 mile would be waaaay better than the best faraway 1/4.

I actually think the 1/16 mile racing in that video could be a good thing. Bring drag racing closer to the general public instead of making them travel out of town to a track.

Sounds like something one of the organizations should be doing. Educate people on how bracket racing really works and that anyone can win with a combination of judging their car better and reaction times. I'm sure most of the general public still thinks that any kind of drag racing just involves trying to outspend the other person to go faster. Would be a good think for a company to sponsor, too.

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I say lets go the other way...1/2 mile tracks. Would bring about a whole new way of thinking when it comes to engine longevity.

Think NHRA's insurance company might get excited?

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John