First 8th vs second 8th in a quarter mile

[hamza123]

So I've heard that any 0.1 seconds saved in the first 8th mile is equal to 0.2 seconds at the end of a quarter mile. Is this true? If so, what's the science!/mechanics/physics behind it?

[hamza123]

Driver101 said:

Isn't it the first 60ft and not 1/8 mile?

No idea. I heard it was the first 8th from cleetus Mc farland lol