[RUDOLFSSON]

Nice!.. anyone have recent pics or info on the '63

[cgeise]

Originally Posted by BrandX

1/8th mile is where its at. 1/4 mile is on its way out thank god....1/4 mile is fine for bracket racing, but heads up racing is extremely better 1/8th mile. Better to watch, better to race, less expensive for track owners and car owners.

What you are saying is - BLA BALABAA BLA AAH BLAAA A-

[cgeise]

I see that butlers cars is a turbo - any info in it ???

[Johnny406]

Can't wait to see what it does FULL OUT!!

[PONTIAC DUDE]

Thumbs up Rodney.............................. and Travis.

[BrandX]

hahahaha, i always laugh when the 1/4 mile guys are crying....Because its not worth arguing, my point is being spread all over the country. Everywhere you look is going 1/8th mile.

I hated the 1/8 mile stuff too. Couldnt stand it. Until my first 1/8th mile heads up race......I almost went home when i heard it was 1/8th mile.....But after the race was over, i was trying to remember why we ever raced 1/4 mile. Dont worry, everywhere in the country will be heads up racing 1/8th mile in the next 10 years. Bracket racing is the only thing that might be safe for another few years after that. But eventually it will be 1/8th as well.

[johnta1]

Looking good Rodney and Travis!


Twin turbo

[johnta1]

Pics didn't post.

try these:

[cgeise]

Originally Posted by BrandX

hahahaha, i always laugh when the 1/4 mile guys are crying....Because its not worth arguing, my point is being spread all over the country. Everywhere you look is going 1/8th mile.

I hated the 1/8 mile stuff too. Couldnt stand it. Until my first 1/8th mile heads up race......I almost went home when i heard it was 1/8th mile.....But after the race was over, i was trying to remember why we ever raced 1/4 mile. Dont worry, everywhere in the country will be heads up racing 1/8th mile in the next 10 years. Bracket racing is the only thing that might be safe for another few years after that. But eventually it will be 1/8th as well.

The only reason to race 1/8 is because you have no choice -- If your car will not run 1/4 with out blowing up -- do a better job of building it - If the track is to short - or to cheap to run a 1/4 - go some where else - Tracks are going to 1/8 BECAUSE you let them - they are not charging you half price for running half a race - -they are saving money at your expense -- 1/8 mile is like the minor leages -- a drag has always been 1/4 - and will always be 1/4 mile - 1/8 mile is for test and tune --

[Kelvin Poe]

Originally Posted by cgeise

I see that butlers cars is a turbo - any info in it ???

Here's a link to Rodney talking about the engine.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/354/85/

BTW, I prefer 1/8 mile as well.

[cgeise]

Thanks for the link

[Dragncar]

Sure brand X, our track, Samoa Drag Strip in Northern California was just resurfaced 3 seasons ago. New concrete launch pad and all.
There was not even a thought of gong the 1/8 mile around here.
Full 1/4 mile racing here on the ocean.
Most cars who blow up do it at the end of the track.
1/8 mile tracks are just cheap. Cheap insurance, less real estate, less cost.
There is no desire to see a race that is over in 5 to 6 seconds at our track.
The only talk of the 1/8 mile here is maybe get some Nostalgia Funny Cars to do it as we are only certified down to 7.00.
But a real 1/4 mile NHRA drag strip just got repaved and is not going anywhere.
I know racers who are trying to get away from 1/8 mile tracks like the plague.
1/8th mile blows chunks.

[Scott M]

The cam is a "secret?"

Why? Is he Warren Johnson or something?

[Region Warrior]

Originally Posted by Scott M

The cam is a "secret?"

Why? Is he Warren Johnson or something?

I'm sure if you want the spec's, they'l be happy to sell you one

[67cruiser]

Agreed with the above, how many generic race cars are we to watch?? ive seen no Rodney Butler run yet???

[hp 400 dave]

Congratulations to Rodney and Travis. The car looks great and is flying.

[BrandX]

Originally Posted by cgeise

The only reason to race 1/8 is because you have no choice -- If your car will not run 1/4 with out blowing up -- do a better job of building it - If the track is to short - or to cheap to run a 1/4 - go some where else - Tracks are going to 1/8 BECAUSE you let them - they are not charging you half price for running half a race - -they are saving money at your expense -- 1/8 mile is like the minor leages -- a drag has always been 1/4 - and will always be 1/4 mile - 1/8 mile is for test and tune --

I love 1/8th mile racing. The underdog has a chance, and you dont have to buy a million dollar car to be competitive. The races are closer, less oil downs, more car counts, bigger payouts, more tracks, believe it or not bigger spectator count. 1/8th mile just makes sense.

[TIN TIGR]

you cant make a 1/4 mile guy an 1/8 mile guy...but real drag racers love 1/8 mile racing..its the ultimate "gunfight"

[goquick]

Having raced both 1/8 and 1/4 many many many times, nothing beats the excitement of a 1/4 mile race. 1/8 mile is just half a race. And I have more wins in the half race stuff! But it's still half a race at only 1/8 mile.
Now back to topic, it will be interesting to see if Butler's new ride out e.t.'s that dragster or not.

[Scott M]

1. Is that a carbon fiber body that Mike Cooper had made?

2. Hopefully, Travis is doing the tuning.