Class Nationals event planning

[Andrew Hill]

This race sounds awesome!

Would you consider the idea of putting the 2008 and later cars in their own classes like IHRA?

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Stream of consciousness thought that just hit me... if we can get some sponsors for it, what do you think about doing a Quick 16 CIC race for Stock and Super Stock each, qualified from just the final round performances of Class Eliminations winners? King of the Hill, with a little throwback to the traditional 'gotta win class to get in the big show!'

Absolutely!

[Michael Beard]

Would you consider the idea of putting the 2008 and later cars in their own classes like IHRA?

Yes. Still in discussion with some people to see what makes the most sense, but I can see anywhere from using the IHRA class format for the new cars, up to making a simple "FX" addition to the class designation for all such cars, as there is an ever-growing number of engine combinations out there that spans back to many of the lower classes. There's already been some discussion about doing a Shootout to showcase these cars, perhaps similar to how they did it at the Dutch. Are the details of that format still floating around on the 'net somewhere? Need to study it.

While on the subject of classes, I have no problem with the 'old' fuel injected combinations and trucks being mixed in with regular Stock, as NHRA has done for several years now. Outside of the 'new' cars, I would expect to use NHRA classes whenever possible. I'll study up on Crate Motor Stock and Super Stock Production and see how they can be included fairly. Been a couple of years since I've looked at it, but if I recall, the typical top-tier NHRA cars outqualify them.

[Charley Downing]

Andrew only 2008 and newer blower cars are in there own class in IHRA. Lower class cars fit regular FI classes.
I think it's a good idea have FI classes at the race, that way Greg and Andrew can have the fastest D and E cars at the race.

[Andrew Hill]

Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Andrew only 2008 and newer blower cars are in there own class in IHRA. Lower class cars fit regular FI classes.
I think it's a good idea have FI classes at the race, that way Greg and Andrew can have the fastest D and E cars at the race.

I wrote out a response to this, but I don't want to muddy up Michael's thread. Go start working on your next letter to get HP off your combo Charley.

Thanks for the response Michael, I like that idea, and I'm sure many others do, too. I think a CIC shootout and some type of Supercar Showdown after class that evening would be really cool. I agree with putting all trucks and FI cars into NHRA classes, and I bet no one would object to Crate Motor and SS Production cars if the indexes were equal (IHRA indexes for all, not the .3 quicker ones used in NHRA).

[Michael Beard]

Whenever they start making 2014 calendars, you can mark the date...

[Joe Martens]

Sounds great, Mike! Count me in!

[denbreeden]

I want a t-shirt! I would even look into having them made up. Great job Mr. Beard!

Dennis Breeden