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Old 06-06-2012, 11:41 PM   #2581
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Originally Posted by porcupinekiller View Post
Why is it that so many road race guys seem to dis guys that like drag racing? Drag racing also requires a high level of skill...especially in a 500+ hp manual transmission car on street tires. Taking a car that is capable of 11 sec 1/4 mile times on paper and translating that into real world actual track times is no easy task and to do it consistently is even tougher.
I love both. But just like I never found time to cross country ski again once I discovered downhill if I have the time and money I'll run down corners rather than the guy in the lane beside me. Doesn't mean I don't miss nor respect drag racing, because I do.
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