Which track do most of ya'll run at??

bababuschka · 10-19-2011, 04:50 PM

I am trying to see which tracks stay open and what nights they run TnT. Someone told me Bowman stays open all year in the other thread, and Dorchester will be closed by the time I get back. Which track is hooking the best? I am trying to get some things lined up for when I get back and maybe meet up with some of ya'll seasoned Nitrous guys and get some experience under my belt. Thanks.

03SVTCOBRA · 10-19-2011, 05:23 PM

I know some people here hate on Dorchester, but ive been to both bowman and dorchester and for some reason i still like dorchester better. Though i believe most of the guys making alot of power like bowman over dorchester. To me dorchester is not as "busy" or crowded feeling as i felt when i was at bowman, but some people would prefer that. Dorchester runs Sunday nights, and sometimes saturdays for events. Even with most of thier events theres always lots of time for T&T.

98nbmz · 10-19-2011, 05:26 PM

Dorchester hasnt gotten much better, before there used to be more hate. Id bet alot of people have a slightly different opinion of Chessa now. (Besides Easter sunday lol)

LXtasy · 10-19-2011, 06:37 PM

Bowman always hooks for me. I prefer bowman. But we toggle between bowman and Darlington alot.

LadyInRed · 10-19-2011, 08:52 PM

I go to Dorchester most often. It's a lot closer to me than Bowman. But I have nothing bad to say about Bowman either and have enjoyed going out there.

I also dont have a car fast enough to really have a problem at either though.

Chillerman · 10-19-2011, 10:31 PM

I run at both tracks. Dorchester is closer for me as well. I've been at both tracks when one was hooking better than the other. I wish Bowman was a little wider and had more shutdown room, but it is still a good track and they have killer food there. Track prep has been alot better at Dorchester since they changed the chemicals they were using. So pick one or run at both and decide for yourself.

Foose04 · 10-20-2011, 01:41 AM

As a truck guy with limited traction, I've always hooked better at bowman. Usually around .15 on the 60 and around .2 difference on the 8th, again chesa<bowman. Bowman is about 20 min further drive for me. My best 60s on average come from Carolina Dragway. This is just my experience.

Chillerman · 10-20-2011, 01:20 PM

The one thing you get at the bigger tracks is a 330' time. It is very helpful in doing power management and trying to detect wheel spin when you have no data logging capability. Dorchester and Bowman would be a lot better with those timers. Its just not practicle to travel to Jackson or Darlington all the time. I've gotten 60's just as good here at the local tracks just as I have at the bigger tracks, but sometimes I get a little wheel spin after the 60' which of course results in a slower et.

KRYPTONITE · 10-20-2011, 01:57 PM

Hwy 52

slowgreen99 · 10-20-2011, 04:17 PM

my best 60 has been at Dorchester. Both tracks are great local tracks. Bowman and Chessa

10-19-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
bababuschka Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: S-Ville Posts: 300	Which track do most of ya'll run at?? I am trying to see which tracks stay open and what nights they run TnT. Someone told me Bowman stays open all year in the other thread, and Dorchester will be closed by the time I get back. Which track is hooking the best? I am trying to get some things lined up for when I get back and maybe meet up with some of ya'll seasoned Nitrous guys and get some experience under my belt. Thanks. __________________ 2004 Mach1 Competition Orange Still slow Low Country Fence and Deck P.M. for details and request a FREE quote

10-19-2011, 05:23 PM	#2
03SVTCOBRA Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,041	I know some people here hate on Dorchester, but ive been to both bowman and dorchester and for some reason i still like dorchester better. Though i believe most of the guys making alot of power like bowman over dorchester. To me dorchester is not as "busy" or crowded feeling as i felt when i was at bowman, but some people would prefer that. Dorchester runs Sunday nights, and sometimes saturdays for events. Even with most of thier events theres always lots of time for T&T. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10-19-2011, 06:37 PM	#4
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Bowman always hooks for me. I prefer bowman. But we toggle between bowman and Darlington alot. __________________

10-19-2011, 08:52 PM	#5
LadyInRed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 1,579	I go to Dorchester most often. It's a lot closer to me than Bowman. But I have nothing bad to say about Bowman either and have enjoyed going out there. I also dont have a car fast enough to really have a problem at either though. __________________ 2011 Mustang 3.7L 6spd 2001 Ram 2500 Cummins TT 6spd 1998 Camaro Z28 LS1 6spd 1984 Camaro Z28

10-19-2011, 10:31 PM	#6
Chillerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 1,232	I run at both tracks. Dorchester is closer for me as well. I've been at both tracks when one was hooking better than the other. I wish Bowman was a little wider and had more shutdown room, but it is still a good track and they have killer food there. Track prep has been alot better at Dorchester since they changed the chemicals they were using. So pick one or run at both and decide for yourself. __________________ 88 Mustang LX mild 302, no laughing gas, and the rest is secret. Best 1/8th 7.843 @ 87.98, best 1/4 12.427 @ 111.20, best 60 1.601 89 Mustang LX wheels up @ Pinks All Out

10-19-2011, 05:26 PM	#3
98nbmz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ridgeville Posts: 1,167	Dorchester hasnt gotten much better, before there used to be more hate. Id bet alot of people have a slightly different opinion of Chessa now. (Besides Easter sunday lol)

10-20-2011, 01:41 AM	#7
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	As a truck guy with limited traction, I've always hooked better at bowman. Usually around .15 on the 60 and around .2 difference on the 8th, again chesa<bowman. Bowman is about 20 min further drive for me. My best 60s on average come from Carolina Dragway. This is just my experience. __________________ 12 GMC Denali HD: 4x4, 12" Bullet Proof, 24x12 American Forces, 40x15.50 Toyo M/T's, h&s mini max, deleted, 5" axle dump, S&B intake,tractions bars, air bags. 04 GMC 1500RST: TMS Iron 347/S480/4l80E - 9.63@143.22 05 GMC 2500HD: LLY@372HP/669TQ, 4x4, 8" FabTech, 4.56 gears & 37" Toyo M/T's Last edited by Foose04; 10-20-2011 at 01:44 AM.

10-20-2011, 01:20 PM	#8
Chillerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 1,232	The one thing you get at the bigger tracks is a 330' time. It is very helpful in doing power management and trying to detect wheel spin when you have no data logging capability. Dorchester and Bowman would be a lot better with those timers. Its just not practicle to travel to Jackson or Darlington all the time. I've gotten 60's just as good here at the local tracks just as I have at the bigger tracks, but sometimes I get a little wheel spin after the 60' which of course results in a slower et. __________________ 88 Mustang LX mild 302, no laughing gas, and the rest is secret. Best 1/8th 7.843 @ 87.98, best 1/4 12.427 @ 111.20, best 60 1.601 89 Mustang LX wheels up @ Pinks All Out

10-20-2011, 01:57 PM	#9
KRYPTONITE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,484	Hwy 52 __________________ *The Hired HIT MAN*

10-20-2011, 04:17 PM	#10
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	my best 60 has been at Dorchester. Both tracks are great local tracks. Bowman and Chessa __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports