Why roll race?
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Well, lots of people have limited funds. It takes at least around 2-3k+ to make a *bolt-on* F-body be able to actually safely use it's power and hook from a dig consistently(Rear end, sticky tires, minor suspension). That 3k makes your car slower in every other situation(Heavier rearend/tires, drag suspension bad for cornering). You put all that money in the car, and you'll have a much better track time, but then you'll be slower than a stock car on the street.
Would much rather use that money to do a H/C/I set up, and have a much more fun ride. It's really all a matter of opinion though, but I think even the people who make good money really just hate putting the stress of a launch on their vehicles, and breaking **** all the time.
Would much rather use that money to do a H/C/I set up, and have a much more fun ride. It's really all a matter of opinion though, but I think even the people who make good money really just hate putting the stress of a launch on their vehicles, and breaking **** all the time.
I prefer the track myself. I think Roll racing kinda sucks personally. My car makes plenty of power to drag some peoples *** from a roll but I prefer that neck snapping 60ft from a dig at the track.
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I still prefer the old school drag race.
For the 6spd guys especially, it just takes more skill and precision to get through the first 60'......just makes it more of a challenge......I like having to fight through the launch and track conditions.......breaking **** is part of racing, always has been....
Last edited by LCTA; Feb 24, 2012 at 09:04 AM.
I've spent a lot of money on suspension and invested a lot of time on chassis tuning to be able to drag race from a dig. Personally i think there's no other way then from a dig. Thats real drag racing. My .02
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One thing I don't agree is when the title " king " is thrown to someone who mostly races from a roll. I think someone who can run from a dig because he has his suspension built as good as his motor and has a motor to keep leaving you behind should be called "king of streets" . Roll race should be maybe " king of freeways " ? Lol. Due to the post on here I think everyone will agree on this.
You make no sense
The question is, how does it hurt the dig racers feeling, that can beat a manual trans car from a dig, but if given the hit on a roll, the manual trans car comes around them, then what? Does that not count? Is credit not there for the car that roll runs better than dig on the street due to drive train shock?
You don't "roll" through the staging lanes and punch it when you pass the tree. Enough ******* said, roll racing is retarded....
Anyone who says they get the same rush from a roll as a dig is FOS
Anyone who says they get the same rush from a roll as a dig is FOS
i love both but on the street we just stick to rolls, as someone said its not as loud, no burnouts etc, 3 honks roll and your done, a well built car can do both but we save the digs for the track
I propose a third type of racing, sure, racing from a dig or from a roll have there place but do not properly test the performance of the driver. I say the drivers start from 30 yards out, run to the car, and then at that point they can start from a roll or dig. The choice is theirs. It levels the playing field and is the answer to the age old question: Roll or Dig?
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By the way, I am in no way trying to talk down on drag racing.. I think both versions of their merits.. just hate hearing people say something sucks because they like something else more.
Such a one track mind. "MY WAY IS THE ONLY WAY BRO". I can see why you like drag racing so much "Ok.. I hit gas now.. go straight in line? k I do I can do", they even have walls so you have to stay in the lines, kinda like coloring. I know you like coloring.
By the way, I am in no way trying to talk down on drag racing.. I think both versions of their merits.. just hate hearing people say something sucks because they like something else more.
By the way, I am in no way trying to talk down on drag racing.. I think both versions of their merits.. just hate hearing people say something sucks because they like something else more.
My car is built, I'll go from a roll or dig --- but I prefer a roll, because I feel it is less stress / less damaging on the drivetrain. I also think that roll racing is a more accurate measurement of who's car is faster. Racing from a dig is more efficient at measuring who is the better driver.
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The thrill I got from roll racing(I don't even do that anymore) was the randomness. At the track you already see everyones numbers and know basically what they are running. On the street you have no idea what is pulling up next to you, that's a bit exciting to me.
