A suggestion for Bowman track

Ballaholic29414 · 02-25-2009, 11:16 PM

Alot of racers dont know about Bowman track and how nice of a track it is and it seems like Stock Suspention and Backhalf races has gotten really popular very fast with very good turnouts as far as racers and spectators. So maybe Bowman should have one.(including test n tune and grudge racing)

Anyone agree?

Robert Holton · 02-26-2009, 12:20 AM

that would be great if they had more stopping room

WWhittle · 02-26-2009, 08:25 PM

yeah, not much shutdown for the faster cars.

BAD BOB · 02-26-2009, 08:51 PM

+1

Mike · 02-26-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by streetsweeper

yeah, not much shutdown for the faster cars.

tough on the slow heavy ones also.

05Saleen · 02-26-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

tough on the slow heavy ones also.

From that run. You might need a Chute!!!

Ballaholic29414 · 02-26-2009, 09:42 PM

Yea not enough shutdown really does stop the big boys from coming, but didnt 4.70 class pro mods run there a few months back?
Also Ronald should post more on grudgeracer.com just to get the word out

Robert Holton · 02-26-2009, 11:55 PM

i doubt anybody went a 4 anything at bowman, it is a nice track just needs more room, i won a 7.00 race there and in the final round i hit the cones down there and almost went in the field

minytrker · 02-27-2009, 12:25 PM

They did have some pro mods run out there awhile back. It was about 6 of them or so. They were running 4.6-4.7 if I remember right. None of them had problems stopping or even used there chutes. Its no worse than dorchester for shut down IMO. The only problem I ever had shutting down there is when I stayed in it a little to long past the traps. You really want to pay close attention to where your at on the track.

Ronald · 02-27-2009, 06:51 PM

Guys the track record at Bowman is 4.67 @152.54 mph set by a pro mod.I talk with Raymond the track owner about the shutdown area he said as soon as he get some more revenue coming in he will do some up grade to the track.I have post the track on grudgeracer.com.The track has some event coming up as soon as i get the information i will let everyone know.

chrisheltra · 02-27-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronald

Guys the track record at Bowman is 4.67 @152.54 mph set by a pro mod.I talk with Raymond the track owner about the shutdown area he said as soon as he get some more revenue coming in he will do some up grade to the track.I have post the track on grudgeracer.com.The track has some event coming up as soon as i get the information i will let everyone know.

Do these upgrade include converting it into a 1/4 mile track

? I would love to see a closer 1/4 track than Jackson and Darlington.

bluesupreme84 · 03-04-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisheltra

Do these upgrade include converting it into a 1/4 mile track

? I would love to see a closer 1/4 track than Jackson and Darlington.

Yep. I feel the same way because Jackson is a sleeper road. There are a lot of racers in the area that a 1/4 mile track will do good for.

Red99T/A · 06-05-2009, 04:41 PM

+ 1 for the 1/4 mile suggestions, I am fed up with crappy (or in dorchester's case &#$@&#%#) 1/8 mile tracks as my only option. 1/8th is okay but 1/4 is where its at.

98Camarod · 06-05-2009, 05:06 PM

I'd be in favor of a time display. I'm probably the only one, but when spectating it is much better to see the times. Then for the people that don't want their times displayed must ask for or put on their car the n/t for no time.

jesse w · 06-05-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 98Camarod

I'd be in favor of a time display. I'm probably the only one, but when spectating it is much better to see the times. Then for the people that don't want their times displayed must ask for or put on their car the n/t for no time.

+1

Red99T/A · 06-05-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse w

+1

slowgreen99 · 06-06-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red99T/A

+ 1 for the 1/4 mile suggestions, I am fed up with crappy (or in dorchester's case &#$@&#%#) 1/8 mile tracks as my only option. 1/8th is okay but 1/4 is where its at.

Not trying to start anything, but if you cant make a good 1/8th mile pass, then whats the point in wanting a 1/4? I understand Dorc. isnt the best, but unless you have a wes turbo, the 1/8th is where you'll be getting most of your et. Just my .02. Id love a 1/4 mile track too though.

1iron · 06-06-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slowgreen99

Not trying to start anything, but if you cant make a good 1/8th mile pass, then whats the point in wanting a 1/4? I understand Dorc. isnt the best, but unless you have a wes turbo, the 1/8th is where you'll be getting most of your et. Just my .02. Id love a 1/4 mile track too though.

I agree. In my junk the driving is over by the 1/8th. Just riding after that.

Red99T/A · 06-06-2009, 10:39 PM

just the feeling of getting over 100 mph is awesome lol I can just about accelerate through the 1/8 legally lol. Yes I know my car is slow. Besides I haven't ever gone to a NHRA/IHRA national event to see cars running 1/8 mile.....Car magazines never brag that such and such car can run xxxx in the 1/8 mile....its all about the 1/4 mile, the ol' 1320 baby! BTW define "but if you cant make a good 1/8th mile pass, then whats the point in wanting a 1/4?" If you want to throw down in fisticuffs, fine. I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waiting for you, right here....

1iron · 06-07-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Red99T/A

just the feeling of getting over 100 mph is awesome lol I can just about accelerate through the 1/8 legally lol. Yes I know my car is slow. Besides I haven't ever gone to a NHRA/IHRA national event to see cars running 1/8 mile.....Car magazines never brag that such and such car can run xxxx in the 1/8 mile....its all about the 1/4 mile, the ol' 1320 baby! BTW define "but if you cant make a good 1/8th mile pass, then whats the point in wanting a 1/4?" If you want to throw down in fisticuffs, fine. I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waiting for you, right here....

Can someone decode this for me?

02-25-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
Ballaholic29414 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395	A suggestion for Bowman track Alot of racers dont know about Bowman track and how nice of a track it is and it seems like Stock Suspention and Backhalf races has gotten really popular very fast with very good turnouts as far as racers and spectators. So maybe Bowman should have one.(including test n tune and grudge racing) Anyone agree?

02-26-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
Robert Holton Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 978	that would be great if they had more stopping room

02-26-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	yeah, not much shutdown for the faster cars.

02-26-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	+1

02-26-2009, 09:42 PM	#7
Ballaholic29414 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395	Yea not enough shutdown really does stop the big boys from coming, but didnt 4.70 class pro mods run there a few months back? Also Ronald should post more on grudgeracer.com just to get the word out

02-26-2009, 11:55 PM	#8
Robert Holton Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 978	i doubt anybody went a 4 anything at bowman, it is a nice track just needs more room, i won a 7.00 race there and in the final round i hit the cones down there and almost went in the field

02-27-2009, 12:25 PM	#9
minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	They did have some pro mods run out there awhile back. It was about 6 of them or so. They were running 4.6-4.7 if I remember right. None of them had problems stopping or even used there chutes. Its no worse than dorchester for shut down IMO. The only problem I ever had shutting down there is when I stayed in it a little to long past the traps. You really want to pay close attention to where your at on the track.

02-27-2009, 06:51 PM	#10
Ronald Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 388	Guys the track record at Bowman is 4.67 @152.54 mph set by a pro mod.I talk with Raymond the track owner about the shutdown area he said as soon as he get some more revenue coming in he will do some up grade to the track.I have post the track on grudgeracer.com.The track has some event coming up as soon as i get the information i will let everyone know.

06-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#13
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	+ 1 for the 1/4 mile suggestions, I am fed up with crappy (or in dorchester's case &#$@&#%#) 1/8 mile tracks as my only option. 1/8th is okay but 1/4 is where its at.

06-05-2009, 05:06 PM	#14
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	I'd be in favor of a time display. I'm probably the only one, but when spectating it is much better to see the times. Then for the people that don't want their times displayed must ask for or put on their car the n/t for no time.

06-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#19
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	just the feeling of getting over 100 mph is awesome lol I can just about accelerate through the 1/8 legally lol. Yes I know my car is slow. Besides I haven't ever gone to a NHRA/IHRA national event to see cars running 1/8 mile.....Car magazines never brag that such and such car can run xxxx in the 1/8 mile....its all about the 1/4 mile, the ol' 1320 baby! BTW define "but if you cant make a good 1/8th mile pass, then whats the point in wanting a 1/4?" If you want to throw down in fisticuffs, fine. I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waiting for you, right here....