I don't know anything about the Monroe track, but I have nothing against 1/8th mile. I do more 1/8th mile than 1/4. My local track is only 1/8th so I might as well use it. If you are going racing it doesn't matter how long the track is. To me is all about the competition. 1/8th mile is actually more challenging because there is less room for mistakes. I know a lot of people think that if it's not 1/4 mile, it's not worth it, but if you’re there to race does it really matter how long the track is? Is shifting one more time and running the car out that extra little bit really that much more exciting? Don’t get me wrong I am not saying that ¼ mile isn’t cool, but don’t pass up the opportunity to run your car just because it’s an 1/8 mile track!