eighthmile

eighthmile is a unit of distance. It is equal to one-eighth of a mile. This measurement is commonly used in motorsports, particularly in drag racing. An eighth-mile drag strip is half the length of a standard quarter-mile strip.

The distance of an eighth-mile is approximately 660 feet or 201.17 meters. This shorter track length allows for quicker races and is often used for practice sessions, lower-level competitions, or in venues where space is limited. In professional drag racing, the quarter-mile is the standard, but the eighth-mile timing is often still recorded as a reference point.

The use of eighth-mile measurements in drag racing means that vehicles do not need to reach the same top speeds as they would on a quarter-mile track. This can sometimes lead to different strategies and vehicle setups. For example, acceleration from a standing start is still crucial, but the emphasis on sustained high-speed performance over a longer duration is reduced.