Who's Going To Win??
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funky_monkey58;294210 wrote:
How is bracket racing real racing?I think someone made it up because they were tired of losing.....
Ever been to a s/c event? Can you cut a .000 light? Most s/c cars are capable of running 7's and still make 170mph passes with 2-3 seconds on the throttle stop. Heads up racing is usually won by the team with the most money. How is that racing?
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Trafik Jamz;294212 wrote:
Seriously? There are MANY ways to lose at bracket racing:Redlight = Lose
Too Fast = Lose
Too Slow = Lose
Slow Reaction = Lose (or potentially losing)
Car Breaks = LoseThe only ways to win are if you opponent does one of the above or if you manage to get to the finish line before the other guy without any of the above happening to you.
If I were tired of losing, I'd concentrate on making my car faster and say fuck bracket racing all together.
Taking all of the fun out of it.
63vette;294213 wrote:
Ever been to a s/c event? Can you cut a .000 light? Most s/c cars are capable of running 7's and still make 170mph passes with 2-3 seconds on the throttle stop. Heads up racing is usually won by the team with the most money. How is that racing?
Race against people with similarly modified cars, no sense in loosing to a slower car, just up the league... -
funky_monkey58;294214 wrote:
Taking all of the fun out of it.I disagree, I've had far more fun bracket racing than heads up. Trying to decide with only 150' of track left whether to lift for fear of breaking out or to stay in it because the other car is coming up quick and may pass is a tough choice. Being on the track at the same time (in jackpot racing) as a rail car is tough for both vehicles. One has to wait at the light for few seconds for his tree to light, the other has to hope that he dialed in properly and adjusted for elemental conditions so that he doesn't either A. Break out or B. Go to slow and get passed.
Race against people with similarly modified cars, no sense in loosing to a slower car, just up the league...
Hence the reason bracket racing was invented. To race against similar cars/classes....everyone is within a second or so of each other within a class usually. It rewards driving/split second decision making instead of fat wallets.
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Trafik Jamz;294216 wrote:
Hence the reason bracket racing was invented. To race against similar cars/classes....everyone is within a second or so of each other within a class usually. It rewards driving/split second decision making instead of fat wallets.The downside to bracket racing, is that the only people who enjoy it are bracket racers. Bring out the average joe race fan to watch it and they wonder wtf is going on. And, even after you explain it to them, they wonder wtf is going on.
This thread could turn into a long bracket vs heads up duel, but lets not get too far off track. :bom:
DaveH
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DaveH;294217 wrote:
The downside to bracket racing, is that the only people who enjoy it are bracket racers. Bring out the average joe race fan to watch it and they wonder wtf is going on. And, even after you explain it to them, they wonder wtf is going on.This thread could turn into a long bracket vs heads up duel, but lets not get too far off track. :bom:
That is true, except at events like the Million. Then its packed. -
XJHEAD;144918 wrote:
Toyota?
Ford/Toyota?
Ford?2011
Toyota
Ford/Toyota
Ford Ford
Ford ChevyDaveH;144922 wrote:
If I don't pick my own car, I'd have to pick the Toyota/Ford. Sorry Bill, but I just see your car having lots of issues getting down the track.:icon_rabbit:
fallguy;144925 wrote:
Well, if I don't pick my own car...(since I know my car goes down the track and hooks like a mother on old used DOT tires) I would have to say Toyota. Sorry Bill, but I to think you'll have issues getting it to hook. You maybe should keep it on the dyno.
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2wheeler;144944 wrote:
Suzuki (write in vote):icon_puke_r:
MisterCMK;144953 wrote:
Ford:icon_cheers:
fallguy;294094 wrote:
2007 I believe the Ford/Toyota won.
PS. One car in 2010 couldn't even beat or match their old time.
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Wow, those are some ancient quotes your pulled up.
Turns out I was quite correct, it only took from 2006 to 2010 for you to figure out how to get your car hooked up. I'll prob agree with your 2011 predictions, at least at Top End Dragways. I'm pretty sure that is still the pecking order there? Or did you get the car to hook up there once?
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XJHEAD;318363 wrote:
2011Toyota
Ford/Toyota
Ford Ford
Ford ChevyPS. One car in 2010 couldn't even beat or match their old time.
DaveH
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fallguy;318368 wrote:
dubbsy I would guess Christian?no, after seeing Christian post about stretching the Kawasaki I figure we might not see much more out of the notch this year. shrug
Anyway, after a little digging...
I wouldn't worry about the ford/chevy - I've never seen him with an assembled car.
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