The ongoing struggle with the Max Power Brigade...
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steve y said:
Joe you have obviously never struggled with the mighty Wagon R in a crosswind 
that fire breathin' 1000cc can get away in a heartbeat!
Now there's a thought.. a new class Outlaw Wagon 'R' .. similar aerodynamics to Anglia's, just needs the huge by large motor to really make it dance ! that fire breathin' 1000cc can get away in a heartbeat!Nitro-besty said:
Proof that promoting the sport is still difficult, ironically, even when talking to someone who attends lifestyle events at SPR and RWYB's.
The conversation went something like this:
Muggins: Did you see the F1? Good result I thought, Kimi whooped em, ITV looked a bit lost for words however, they weren't very happy...
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: F1's gay, BTCC all the way.
Muggins: Have you considered drag racing at all?
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: Why? you drive in a straight line, anyone can do that.
Muggins: Well, if you fancy some tickets for an event, let me know, 300mph in 4 and a bit seconds is quite a sight.
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: No thanks, I don't like being around smug gits.
Muggins: Smug?
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: Yes, you, you're a pain in the arse. I don't care, it's boring.
Muggins: ....ok then.
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: Shut up.
Muggins: ....
Muggins: ....how about some double glazing?...
I figured it best not to mention Fuel Altereds or Pro Mods either lol.
Jon, you should have got someone else to talk to him... He has a point or two... The conversation went something like this:
Muggins: Did you see the F1? Good result I thought, Kimi whooped em, ITV looked a bit lost for words however, they weren't very happy...
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: F1's gay, BTCC all the way.
Muggins: Have you considered drag racing at all?
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: Why? you drive in a straight line, anyone can do that.
Muggins: Well, if you fancy some tickets for an event, let me know, 300mph in 4 and a bit seconds is quite a sight.
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: No thanks, I don't like being around smug gits.
Muggins: Smug?
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: Yes, you, you're a pain in the arse. I don't care, it's boring.
Muggins: ....ok then.
Suzuki Swift Owners Club Member: Shut up.
Muggins: ....
Muggins: ....how about some double glazing?...
I figured it best not to mention Fuel Altereds or Pro Mods either lol.
MotorPsycho said:
Suzuki Swift is possibly the most ironic name ever given to a car
you know you all want one, not a Swift but some equivalent piece of dross
Equivalent piece of dross that has 1000ft-lb of torque, 0 - 60 in 4 secs and runs 12 second quarters as is out of the factory. Oh and yes the Tango T600 will do about 100 miles on a full charge.you know you all want one, not a Swift but some equivalent piece of dross
Like it or not the max power crowd support the tracks a great deal , go along to one of these lifestyle events and the crowd if 2 or 3 times that of a normal UK meeting excluding the FIA events.
New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
Ok so obviously not very edu"ma"cated about drag racing and chose some very stupid words but come on!
I cannot even explain how much i hold my head in shame.
Just let the "tits" be - i do not agree in mocking them. What's the point? So you cannot convert a person. *shrugs* I'd rather not have such a person involved in drag racing anyhoo
I cannot even explain how much i hold my head in shame.
Just let the "tits" be - i do not agree in mocking them. What's the point? So you cannot convert a person. *shrugs* I'd rather not have such a person involved in drag racing anyhoo
liner33 said:
Like it or not the max power crowd support the tracks a great deal , go along to one of these lifestyle events and the crowd if 2 or 3 times that of a normal UK meeting excluding the FIA events.
New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
Rich,they only support the track because the events are there.In fact a lot of the crowd that go to those events are pretty anti championship drag racing to be honest.New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
They are into the lifestyle more.
I know this having been to a couple of different events this year....
Note: i did say a lot not ALL...
redvictor said:
liner33 said:
Like it or not the max power crowd support the tracks a great deal , go along to one of these lifestyle events and the crowd if 2 or 3 times that of a normal UK meeting excluding the FIA events.
New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
Rich,they only support the track because the events are there.In fact a lot of the crowd that go to those events are pretty anti championship drag racing to be honest.New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
They are into the lifestyle more.
I know this having been to a couple of different events this year....
Note: i did say a lot not ALL...
The fact remains they bring a lot of money into the track which helps to improve the facilities , that helps drag racers and spectators alike.
Jap Imports are going to start to become really popular in the Euro drag racing scene they are cheap performance and a good entry into the sport. The Jap racer days SCR have held this year have been a good example of this
You can understand why they are disinterested , look at the UK drag machinery Top fuel cars using ancient V8's , Topolinos, 1940's Hot rods, model T's , 60's and 70's muscle cars , for the guys that go to these Jap events they are the playstation generation who grew up playing Gran Turismo, they know what a Skyline, Evo' Rx-7 etc is but cars that were made 50 years before they were born arent going to interest them
Drag racing is a minority sport in this country i dont think it can afford to be xenophobic against a large population of people who do love their cars.
liner33 said:
redvictor said:
liner33 said:
Like it or not the max power crowd support the tracks a great deal , go along to one of these lifestyle events and the crowd if 2 or 3 times that of a normal UK meeting excluding the FIA events.
New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
Rich,they only support the track because the events are there.In fact a lot of the crowd that go to those events are pretty anti championship drag racing to be honest.New blood from these events is just as important as those that come in via Street ET or suchlike and should be supported imo
They are into the lifestyle more.
I know this having been to a couple of different events this year....
Note: i did say a lot not ALL...
The fact remains they bring a lot of money into the track which helps to improve the facilities , that helps drag racers and spectators alike.
Jap Imports are going to start to become really popular in the Euro drag racing scene they are cheap performance and a good entry into the sport. The Jap racer days SCR have held this year have been a good example of this
You can understand why they are disinterested , look at the UK drag machinery Top fuel cars using ancient V8's , Topolinos, 1940's Hot rods, model T's , 60's and 70's muscle cars , for the guys that go to these Jap events they are the playstation generation who grew up playing Gran Turismo, they know what a Skyline, Evo' Rx-7 etc is but cars that were made 50 years before they were born arent going to interest them
Drag racing is a minority sport in this country i dont think it can afford to be xenophobic against a large population of people who do love their cars.
liner33 said:
You can understand why they are disinterested , look at the UK drag machinery Top fuel cars using ancient V8's
The concept that someone could lose interest in a fuel car because it's using an "ancient" V8 is somewhat beyond me, I have to admit. I'd have thought that no matter what your vehicular preference, you can't fail to be impressed by the sight, sound and performance of a fuel car. But maybe that's just me.But yes, I think encouraging the Japanese scene to participate more in mainstream drag racing is without doubt a good thing, and I don't understand why other drag racers seem so prejudiced against them (although I do have concerns that it might bring pressure to legalize traction control devices in the sport).
Hello all, I agree with nitro as someone who came into drag racing from so called 'life stlye' events ie bug jam in the 90's to someone who has crewed on a funnycar, super gas, super comp. Surley it doesn't matter how you arrive as long as you do. All these jap/ import guys all want to go fast so its only a matter of time before they realise that there is nothing faster than a fueler at full tilt, and they are only working with what they grew up with.
liner33 said:
The fact remains they bring a lot of money into the track which helps to improve the facilities , that helps drag racers and spectators alike.
Drag racing is a minority sport in this country i dont think it can afford to be xenophobic against a large population of people who do love their cars.
I agree. I will admit i couldn't get the sentence out i required but as others have pointed out you have hit the mark! I support Santa Pod for realising there is a market out there for non drag racing championship rounds too. I think we all know how much these lifestyle events can raise money to improve facilities for the benefit of all. Even if it is a Susuki swift club...Drag racing is a minority sport in this country i dont think it can afford to be xenophobic against a large population of people who do love their cars.
Better toilets
New tarmac
New grandstands
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