What class to start?

Freddie · 11-02-2008, 08:19 PM

I have three cars, need to cut back to two. My son and I will be running a few divisionals this year, trying to figure what classes would be best for us to jump into.

My 90 Mustang could run either S/ST, or S/G. His Ranger could run S/ST, S/G, or if we push it S/C. or I have a nice Altered we just finished for S/C. We can only transport two cars, because there are only two of us driving tow vehicles and I can not fir two cars in my 30' box.

Where would the best place for us to start out be?

I was thinking of running S/ST with the Mustang, and letting him run S/G with the truck. What do you guys think of throwing a 18yo with limited experience to the S/G crowd?

CBS · 11-02-2008, 08:50 PM

Freddie.....I don't think its an issue sending the kid in super gas....if he's comfortable with the speed...if he's just learning to go that fast then I'd go in super street...to get comfortable.....

cbs

T Hall · 11-02-2008, 09:36 PM

I would run them both in the classes where I would have the higher MPHs. Better to run s/g with a higher mph than run s/c on the slow side.

Damn I hope I didnt rekindel an old post!

Freddie · 11-03-2008, 07:37 AM

Thanks, so far he has been comfortable running the mustang in the 140 range, he has no seat time in the truck because its not finished yet. I dont think it will be much of a stretch for him to run in the 150's in the truck, it will be longer, and with bigger tires.

I dont think I can put the truck in S/ST easily, it only weighs 2400#

sc1153 · 11-03-2008, 09:10 AM

let the kid run S/ST as it is the "ENTRY LEVEL" class (still not an easy class) however there will be some others that are just starting out too so he may get to go some rounds and have fun!

racerhead · 11-03-2008, 09:55 AM

I like Chris's advice. From a driver development perspective, he will have plenty to deal with in S/ST. There are plenty of great drivers in both classes...but If you look at the average winning packages in SG and SC, he will get pounded in that class unless he is already stellar on the tree and top end.

I'm not a fan of moving young drivers up through the classes too swiftly. If he has the chance to go some rounds and gain some confidence, he will be a better driver in the long run.

Bruce Deveau

The Racer's Mind

11-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	What class to start? I have three cars, need to cut back to two. My son and I will be running a few divisionals this year, trying to figure what classes would be best for us to jump into. My 90 Mustang could run either S/ST, or S/G. His Ranger could run S/ST, S/G, or if we push it S/C. or I have a nice Altered we just finished for S/C. We can only transport two cars, because there are only two of us driving tow vehicles and I can not fir two cars in my 30' box. Where would the best place for us to start out be? I was thinking of running S/ST with the Mustang, and letting him run S/G with the truck. What do you guys think of throwing a 18yo with limited experience to the S/G crowd? __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-02-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? Freddie.....I don't think its an issue sending the kid in super gas....if he's comfortable with the speed...if he's just learning to go that fast then I'd go in super street...to get comfortable..... cbs

11-02-2008, 09:36 PM	#3
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What class to start? I would run them both in the classes where I would have the higher MPHs. Better to run s/g with a higher mph than run s/c on the slow side. Damn I hope I didnt rekindel an old post! __________________ Tony Hall 3545 S/ST

11-03-2008, 07:37 AM	#4
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? Thanks, so far he has been comfortable running the mustang in the 140 range, he has no seat time in the truck because its not finished yet. I dont think it will be much of a stretch for him to run in the 150's in the truck, it will be longer, and with bigger tires. I dont think I can put the truck in S/ST easily, it only weighs 2400# __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-03-2008, 09:10 AM	#5
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What class to start? let the kid run S/ST as it is the "ENTRY LEVEL" class (still not an easy class) however there will be some others that are just starting out too so he may get to go some rounds and have fun! __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

11-03-2008, 09:55 AM	#6
racerhead Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What class to start? I like Chris's advice. From a driver development perspective, he will have plenty to deal with in S/ST. There are plenty of great drivers in both classes...but If you look at the average winning packages in SG and SC, he will get pounded in that class unless he is already stellar on the tree and top end. I'm not a fan of moving young drivers up through the classes too swiftly. If he has the chance to go some rounds and gain some confidence, he will be a better driver in the long run. Bruce Deveau The Racer's Mind

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