Island dragway review
10-13-2008, 11:18 AM
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I've been to Island and had absolutely no problems there. They didn't really want to tech my car with it still on the trailer, but after I made the point that they can easily see under it to inspect the car better, the guy kinda looked at me funny, and said "that's actually a good idea, never thought of that", then after I handed him the paper with every SFI # from every required part on the car, he was rather happy.
Track isn't bad, entrance road is pretty beat and could use some pavement, but other then that I have no issues with the track, staff there didn't give me any problems... I just always make sure to keep an eye put for track officials, and do whatever they ask everywhere I go, and I have yet to have a problem.
Island dragway, while it's not englishtown, is by far better then having nothing at all... think of it like that.
Track isn't bad, entrance road is pretty beat and could use some pavement, but other then that I have no issues with the track, staff there didn't give me any problems... I just always make sure to keep an eye put for track officials, and do whatever they ask everywhere I go, and I have yet to have a problem.
Island dragway, while it's not englishtown, is by far better then having nothing at all... think of it like that.
10-13-2008, 02:04 PM
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No traction. Lots of runs.
I was there the night 2 cars broke at the same time. The worker there was about ready to start a fight with them, because he wanted to have his "friend" with a tow truck business come in and tow them. When they declined, he was telling them to get thier cars out of the staging lanes(2 that weren't being used that night), and about got in a fight with them. Maple Grove was much nicer, but I didn't get as many runs.
island has its good days and bad day's. i got threw out on a friday nite for coming down the wrong staging lane. Then on top of that the old longer hair ******* guy who works there, said to me i shouldn't even by behind of the wheel or my car or something like that . so i got out of my car and got in his face and told him i was gonna smash his face and it was over after that. Then the next friday the two guys i went down there with went to race each other and both broke right on the line and the same ******* started get them to **** WTf. they need to build another drag strip closer or something ?
10-13-2008, 03:43 PM
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This was the first track I went to and I hated it. Prep was terrible and the people were ********. On top of that its far as hell. Cecil is where I usually go, Atco, Maple Grove and e-town are all better bets. Dont go to Island.
10-13-2008, 05:50 PM
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Looks like we both caught them on "one of their bad days". The more and more i talk to others about island dragway their bad days are typical days LOL Anyway im going to call and complain about the ******** who hit my car
10-13-2008, 05:52 PM
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Been to Island 3 times.. 1 time I got yelled at by the guy in the staging lanes for not pulling my car up enough.. Only 6-8 cars in the lane to begin with but the extra 10ft I was back was a big deal.. I moved the car no problem but he had a major attitude and it was durring an oil down, so it wasn't like we where going anywhere.. 2nd time some lady started yelling at people for blocking the entrace road but it was to late to do anything about it. So she made a big deal yelling out her car at people and then took off into the dragstrip before it was even open.. So I know she works there.. 3rd time I had a great time..
Where else can you get a soda, hot dog and a rule book in one spot LOL
Where else can you get a soda, hot dog and a rule book in one spot LOL
10-13-2008, 07:56 PM
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Oh, I forgot to mention that when I was there I backed into a stupid 50gal drum trashcan. Scuffed my bumper a bit but it buffed out. On top of that it was way more expensive than Cecil even though Cecil was 100 times better.
10-13-2008, 08:14 PM
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I must say that I have NEVER had a bad experience at Island. Every employee that I have come across was friendly and respectful. Of course people will typically treat you the same way you treat them so I have to assume those of you posting negative experiences were dishing out the negativity tenfold...
BTW good luck getting more than 2 passes and a friendly employee at Englishtown... THAT is a track that needs it's employees to learn business ethics.
BTW good luck getting more than 2 passes and a friendly employee at Englishtown... THAT is a track that needs it's employees to learn business ethics.
i've had good times at island. guy touching your car isn't cool though.
10-13-2008, 09:11 PM
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No traction. Lots of runs.
I was there the night 2 cars broke at the same time. The worker there was about ready to start a fight with them, because he wanted to have his "friend" with a tow truck business come in and tow them. When they declined, he was telling them to get thier cars out of the staging lanes(2 that weren't being used that night), and about got in a fight with them. Maple Grove was much nicer, but I didn't get as many runs.
I was there the night 2 cars broke at the same time. The worker there was about ready to start a fight with them, because he wanted to have his "friend" with a tow truck business come in and tow them. When they declined, he was telling them to get thier cars out of the staging lanes(2 that weren't being used that night), and about got in a fight with them. Maple Grove was much nicer, but I didn't get as many runs.
10-14-2008, 08:02 AM
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Well with not hooking I was only running around 12.4 at 117. Did better last year before I changed the suspension, but this is more for handling then drag racing..but its all good, Im pretty much done with drag racing, I want to do some club road coarse running with this car.
10-14-2008, 07:25 PM
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Well with not hooking I was only running around 12.4 at 117. Did better last year before I changed the suspension, but this is more for handling then drag racing..but its all good, Im pretty much done with drag racing, I want to do some club road coarse running with this car.
10-14-2008, 08:09 PM
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10-14-2008, 08:53 PM
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I personally don't like Island too much myself, just too out-dated for my tastes. I been to Maple Grove and Englishtown, both are MUCH, MUCH nicer IMO, only problem is they are both 2 hours away compared to Island being 45 mins away. Most times I go there I have run into a staff member with an attitude, I mean a BAD attitude. I think it is a bit pricey to run your car there aswell, yeah insurance may be alot, but go there most days it is very crowded, and charging $35 a car and $10 I think for spectators is a bit much...If Englishtown or Maple Grove were equal distances for Island, I would never go there.
Also they have GOT to do something with that enterence road. I can't stand it in my Trans-Am....I can imagine what its like going through there in a Z06 or Viper...
Also they have GOT to do something with that enterence road. I can't stand it in my Trans-Am....I can imagine what its like going through there in a Z06 or Viper...
10-14-2008, 11:14 PM
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Totally agree with there sour attitude. Im all about the small town bussiness and what not but their BAD attitude makes me support etown more then ever. Yes i will spend an extra 30$ in fuel not to deal with the bullshit at island.
