Die Hard Bracket racer lining up!!!!
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Die Hard Bracket racer lining up!!!! Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum, but definately not new to F-bodys and drag racing. I have owned 2 V6 F-bodys and now own a 94 Firebird Formula.
Just wanted to say hey and what's up.
Just wanted to say hey and what's up.
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Originally Posted by Bracket Racer
Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum, but definately not new to F-bodys and drag racing. I have owned 2 V6 F-bodys and now own a 94 Firebird Formula.
Just wanted to say hey and what's up.
Just wanted to say hey and what's up.
Always good to have another bracket racer onboard 
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Originally Posted by Taco
Again, welcome!
Die-Hard Bracketeer here as well!!!
Where do you run at? Travel to any Big-Buck races?
Welcome aboard!
Taco
Die-Hard Bracketeer here as well!!!
Where do you run at? Travel to any Big-Buck races?
Welcome aboard!
Taco
I plan on running in the Super Chevy Show. Richmond Dragway pays $800 to win per night so I consider that big buck
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Originally Posted by Bracket Racer
Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum, but definately not new to F-bodys and drag racing. I have owned 2 V6 F-bodys and now own a 94 Firebird Formula.
Just wanted to say hey and what's up.
Just wanted to say hey and what's up.
See my sig also!
and this question is gonna make yall laugh but i'm only 16! whats bracket racing? 
Bracket Racing is the type of drag racing that has been developed to allow essentially any car to compete with any other car, regardless of either car's speed, to an extent.
Simplified, bracket racing is giving the slower car a head start sufficient enough that, all things being equal, the car's would be in a dead heat when they cross the finish line.
Now, that being said, I could fill page after page on the nuances and varying opinions on the best ways to win in bracket racing, but I won't because my hands will hurt and I have a guitar lesson this afternoon.
Bracket racing is very fun to do, but not much fun to watch, to the general public anyway. They don't really like watching head starts and the faster car losing... understandably, of course.
I would love to answer any questions anybody might have to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Taco
Simplified, bracket racing is giving the slower car a head start sufficient enough that, all things being equal, the car's would be in a dead heat when they cross the finish line.
Now, that being said, I could fill page after page on the nuances and varying opinions on the best ways to win in bracket racing, but I won't because my hands will hurt and I have a guitar lesson this afternoon.
Bracket racing is very fun to do, but not much fun to watch, to the general public anyway. They don't really like watching head starts and the faster car losing... understandably, of course.
I would love to answer any questions anybody might have to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Taco
Originally Posted by Bracket Racer
I run at Richmond Dragway and MIR. Just got my IHRA class E liscense.
I plan on running in the Super Chevy Show. Richmond Dragway pays $800 to win per night so I consider that big buck
I plan on running in the Super Chevy Show. Richmond Dragway pays $800 to win per night so I consider that big buck
They also host several $5000-$10,000 to win races throughout the year.
Huntsville was also the home of the first Million-Dollar Bracket race. (Our track operator is still the Promoter for the Million, but he moved it to Montgomery Motorsports Park and now Memphis Motorsports Park due to parking restraints at HuntsVegas!
Take care, good luck!
Taco
You have a point, but you also have to look at it this way.
In Bracket Racing, you have a good chance of winning over a guy in a 500+ cubic inch 69 Camaro too that run's 9.70's.
It goes both ways and makes the playing field much more level!
Taco
In Bracket Racing, you have a good chance of winning over a guy in a 500+ cubic inch 69 Camaro too that run's 9.70's.
It goes both ways and makes the playing field much more level!
Taco
Originally Posted by Rescue Ranger
Bracket racing seems mad fun. I need to put my camaro to work this year and enter in something
Get that beast H/C'ed and see what it'll do! 
Ok, I'm not going to argue your (very valid!) points. I would love to go heads-up racing, trust me!
I am just saying as far as being able to be competitive without completely draining the bank account, bracket racing is a great alternative.
And it is evident, in my opinion, but the HUGE purses paid by bracket racing promoters. How many of you can go run your cars heads up and win more in one weekend than NHRA Top Fuel winners get (including contingencies!)?
And there are more races paying between $5,000 and $20,000 than you could possibly run.
That is all I am saying. As far as spectator enjoyment and sheer adrenaline, heads up is the way to go, but I know (personally) at least a dozen guys that make 6-figures a year and don't have a "job" they just race year round. And they have less in their complete operation (cars, trailers, motorhomes, spare parts and all) than you will find in ANY NHRA Pro-Stock car. NHRA Top-Fuel pays $40,000 to WIN, Pro Stock pays $20,000. The million dollar bracket race pays out over $200,000 to the winner every october.
Like I said, I am not arguing that heads up is not a thrill to watch and drive, but don't knock us "brake liters".
Taco
I am just saying as far as being able to be competitive without completely draining the bank account, bracket racing is a great alternative.
And it is evident, in my opinion, but the HUGE purses paid by bracket racing promoters. How many of you can go run your cars heads up and win more in one weekend than NHRA Top Fuel winners get (including contingencies!)?
And there are more races paying between $5,000 and $20,000 than you could possibly run.
That is all I am saying. As far as spectator enjoyment and sheer adrenaline, heads up is the way to go, but I know (personally) at least a dozen guys that make 6-figures a year and don't have a "job" they just race year round. And they have less in their complete operation (cars, trailers, motorhomes, spare parts and all) than you will find in ANY NHRA Pro-Stock car. NHRA Top-Fuel pays $40,000 to WIN, Pro Stock pays $20,000. The million dollar bracket race pays out over $200,000 to the winner every october.
Like I said, I am not arguing that heads up is not a thrill to watch and drive, but don't knock us "brake liters".
Taco