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I'm always surprised how little interest there is in the PH community for drag racing. I enjoy most forms of live motorsport and this year have already enjoyed racing (modern and historic ), speed hillclimbs and also drag racing at my local strip, Melbourne .
This weekend sees the Nationals at the Pod with a huge entry ranging from thunderous Pro Mod , insane Outlaw Anglias , implausibly fast Super Pro ET and plenty of bikes up to Top Fuel .And the following weekend is the wonderful Dragstalgia .
Drag racing is devoid of the self importance and corporate b
ks which infects a lot of racing , it's access all areas , it's jaw droppingly loud and stupidly fast .I'll be making my annual 350 mile round trip on Saturday - and if you live in sensible range give it a go if you've never experienced it .
This weekend sees the Nationals at the Pod with a huge entry ranging from thunderous Pro Mod , insane Outlaw Anglias , implausibly fast Super Pro ET and plenty of bikes up to Top Fuel .And the following weekend is the wonderful Dragstalgia .
Drag racing is devoid of the self importance and corporate b
ks which infects a lot of racing , it's access all areas , it's jaw droppingly loud and stupidly fast .I'll be making my annual 350 mile round trip on Saturday - and if you live in sensible range give it a go if you've never experienced it . It was still bloody great on Saturday ,with some mighty cars. Much as l love the sound of an angry big block, the astonishing speed of the Fraudster Escort and Fiestaroo (170+ mph ) was amazing .
It's a mystery to me why cars and coffee events attract thousands - blokes stand in field showing off their thrunge sprockets then drive like idiots at the exit- while drag racing's extraordinary spectacle is enjoyed by a select few .
It's a mystery to me why cars and coffee events attract thousands - blokes stand in field showing off their thrunge sprockets then drive like idiots at the exit- while drag racing's extraordinary spectacle is enjoyed by a select few .
I think the issue with relatively poor attendance and lack of interest is part of a general malaise in motorsport . I attend all sorts - racing , hillclimbs , drag racing and even autograss . All entertains and sometimes thrills, and I love the sensations of live motorsport -noise , smell , speed and talking to kindred spirits .
But for most people watching motor sport means watching telly - with a 2D image and being spoon fed images by a director and told what's happening by a commentator, rather than making your won judgement. The mere fact it's on TV almost validates it and it follows that if it isn't on telly , it can't be any good .
Nonsense , of course but it's why for many people who reckon they like motor sport , they actually only mean F1 and perhaps BTCC.
But for most people watching motor sport means watching telly - with a 2D image and being spoon fed images by a director and told what's happening by a commentator, rather than making your won judgement. The mere fact it's on TV almost validates it and it follows that if it isn't on telly , it can't be any good .
Nonsense , of course but it's why for many people who reckon they like motor sport , they actually only mean F1 and perhaps BTCC.
It's 220 miles for me but I still support it because not only does it deserve to continue , the machinery is still amazing . And there is so much more than Top Fuel to drag racing. Sure , it's the one category even non drag folk have heard of and whilst its speed and noise are staggering , these days I far prefer the sight and sound of Pro Mod and some street cars. £50 ?Whatever , I'd rather spend some money, get in the car and enjoy myself than be fifty quid better off at home watching telly .
It's still a great day out and unlike some forms of modern motor sport it neither has its head up its corporate arse nor does it feature miles of privacy tape and 'keep out' signs .
It's still a great day out and unlike some forms of modern motor sport it neither has its head up its corporate arse nor does it feature miles of privacy tape and 'keep out' signs .
Tony1963 said:
Be careful that you don’t lump all circuit racing into the same corporate bucket as the upper echelons.
Plenty of lower circuit meetings are very friendly and accessible.
But, just look at the slow movement of threads in the Drag Racing room. That tells the story.
Oh I don't - 'some ' events are awful when it comes to access but (for example ) the CSCC event at Anglesey this weekend where I'm on steward duty will be friendly, accessible and fun. Plenty of lower circuit meetings are very friendly and accessible.
But, just look at the slow movement of threads in the Drag Racing room. That tells the story.
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