FEEDBACK ARTICLE - DRAG RACING, AN EIGHTH MILE AT A TIME

First, I like your site and appreciate the fact that I can have my say on CompetitionPlus.com. I started going to the Drag Races in 1964. A neighbor was a stock tech inspector at Kil-Kare Dragway outside of Xenia, Ohio. This man and George Montgomery got me into this addicting sport/business. Ok, I have a car that runs 8.50s and is a very safe car and built by one of the best! I have raced both 1/8 mile. and 1/4 mile. My full 1320 ft. racing experience comes from mostly 1/4 mile racing. Moved to the southeastern part of the country in 1997 because of lack of racing in the San Diego area. I was the "DUCK" of the day when I first began racing in Div.2. Savannah, Jax Raceways is where I raced on Saturday nights. I found I really enjoyed the 660 ft. racing although the top end charge was missing. The 660 ft. racing has no doubt made me a better driver. I am not convinced that the deaths/accidents we have had in Drag Racing the past few years has been caused or have been the fault of faster cars! Equipment, drivers, track conditions play a big part in this. Lets keep this sport alive and well. No, you are right - my slicks are on the rear of my car for a reason. If there is anything I can do to help I will be more than happy to do so....No matter what my opinion may be on this subject. At this point I am going to continue to race all the 1320 ft. tracks I can find. - Mike Randall, San Diego, CA.