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allgo
09-24-2007, 08:01 PM
I have been to this track, all about $$$ races here. This race was for $3200, its not uncommen to see a race for $10,000 here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pclIN3FL7Go
RandomHero
09-24-2007, 09:03 PM
holy shit that was fast. any specs on the cars?
allgo
09-24-2007, 09:16 PM
Only the people who own them would no. Thats the way it is, no timing lights.
DustinsDuster
09-24-2007, 09:37 PM
man, that Malibu was no joke....i dig it.
Rollin on Dubs
09-25-2007, 04:38 PM
Georgia and Alabama are known for some serious 1/8 mi Grudge races, with big money involved. Here is a clip of Mike "the hitman" Hill against Edmond Hall at Phenox City, AL For 25,000 (hill is in the Outlaw 10.5 mustang) Hill got the hit since he is running a 10.5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrSFuINXt7E

this was a race between 2 guys for over 100K at the same event (phenix city grudge fest) from what it sounds like there is just as much if not more money that excages hands in the stands as there is between the two racers at this event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZp3OphDtUY
DustinsDuster
09-25-2007, 06:16 PM
good god, i can think of so many better ways to spend money....
StreetSweeper
09-25-2007, 08:49 PM
That there be players playin!
Domestic Disturbance
09-26-2007, 03:38 AM
thats insane. whats up with all the people standing so close
Mike@Salkowski-Motorsport
09-26-2007, 09:59 AM
Thats what im all about, Im heading to CHI town this fri, to tear shit up with the stang.
slobalt
09-26-2007, 11:16 AM
good god, i can think of so many better ways to spend money....
Ain't that the truth. Grudge racing sure has changed over the years. :)
allgo
09-26-2007, 04:13 PM
No it really hasnt! Just cause you havent heard about it doesnt mean it has not happend years ago.
Rollin on Dubs
09-26-2007, 04:25 PM
thats insane. whats up with all the people standing so close
Byron Dragway is the same way during the wheelstand competition. People getting into it and the lack of crowd control, It makes it all the more nuts.
1/8 mile racing down south is some of the best drag racing you will ever see, Huge crowds EVEN bigger purses (50, 60 K to win) so the racers will do anything to win.

Wes Buck (editor of Drag Illstrated) tried to get some 1/8 mile shootout stuff going in Iowa, and had mild sucess in Eddyville, but then tried Cordova and did not get a good enough turnout to make it worth while again.
Rollin on Dubs
09-26-2007, 04:27 PM
good god, i can think of so many better ways to spend money....
Ain't that the truth. Grudge racing sure has changed over the years. :)

I agree with All Go. There has always been big money grudge races, but like anything the cars have got faster and the money won/lost has got bigger
black88gt
09-26-2007, 11:24 PM
just curious, why 1/8th mile? is it just because a majority of the tracks down there are 1/8th mile or is there a reason they prefer it over 1/4?
Rollin on Dubs
09-27-2007, 03:23 PM
just curious, why 1/8th mile? is it just because a majority of the tracks down there are 1/8th mile or is there a reason they prefer it over 1/4?

Most of the tracks are 1/8 mile, but it makes for awsome racing, Considering that the Outlaw Pro mods run in the high 3's at almost 200 mph you can tell they are pouring it all on and fast.