Class Nationals event planning

[Mike Carr]

But have to run the Index or quicker, correct?

[Bill Koski]

If the "convoluted rules" NHRA has given into the whiners on are tossed running the index to win class is not even necessary.
The rule at Indy then was you could win class not running the index BUT you were not added to the ladder the way racers that ran the index were! It took me 'til the 4th try to get on the ladder!!!!!

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

But have to run the Index or quicker, correct?

And no, you don't have to run -.50 under, or any of the other stuff sanctioning bodies have come up with throughout the years. If you are the lone car in a Class, take the single to win Class, period.

If you tech in a legal Stock or Super Stock car, and win Class, you won Class. It doesn't get any simpler. This event is, to borrow a phrase, "By Racers, For Racers".

The rule at Indy then was you could win class not running the index BUT you were not added to the ladder the way racers that ran the index were!

Class Eliminations have no bearing on Qualifying, as it is an All Run field, so there's no issue of "bump-ins", etc.

[Bill Koski]

I've been trying to broom the Belvedere but now I may have to buy some tires and tote it to Ohio!

[Clay Arnett]

Michael, Is there any thought of doing the Factory Showdown with the "FX" cars at this race?

On that same note how about Top Stock for pre 2008 cars with the old Top Stock rules?

Thanks for putting on this great race!

Clay

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Clay Arnett

Michael, Is there any thought of doing the Factory Showdown with the "FX" cars at this race?

On that same note how about Top Stock for pre 2008 cars with the old Top Stock rules?

We've got a pretty chock-full schedule already, and since we will be running Lucas Oil Class Eliminations for all classes, it would be a little bit of a duplication of effort, and many F/X and/or Top Stock type cars may be in the Quick 32 CIC races. If people want to get a bunch of cars together in the same class and gather some support, we'd be happy to provide additional value to those sponsors by advertising it on the flyer, as we have done with Deano's SS/K Shootout, the U/SA Shootout, and the DanSources Pure Stock Challenge.

Let's get the first year under our belt, and then we'll take a look at the possibility of some different programs for the following year.

[Jim Bailey]

Michael: the biggest mistake you can make is to "over schedule". Look at the Dutch Classic. EVERY year they make the same mistake... these big plans ....and you look at the schedule and say ....this is never gonna happen ...there's not enough day(light) or days... "Rain, Dew, Track Wepers, Oil Downs, etc.",... they WILL play a part.... - Plan For Them - . .... if they don't happen , perfect !!!! more time for everyone to socialize and party. You're on the right track. Can't wait. JB

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Michael: the biggest mistake you can make is to "over schedule". Look at the Dutch Classic. EVERY year they make the same mistake... these big plans ....and you look at the schedule and say ....this is never gonna happen ...there's not enough day(light) or days... "Rain, Dew, Track Wepers, Oil Downs, etc.",... they WILL play a part.... - Plan For Them - . .... if they don't happen , perfect !!!! more time for everyone to socialize and party. You're on the right track. Can't wait. JB

VERY WELL SAID!

I am looking forward to this race,but have started to think that maybe I will pass on it because there will just be too much activity planned to ever get the event completed.Please try to plan for the usual delays that accompany a drag race.

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Michael: the biggest mistake you can make is to "over schedule". Look at the Dutch Classic. EVERY year they make the same mistake... these big plans ....and you look at the schedule and say ....this is never gonna happen ...there's not enough day(light) or days... "Rain, Dew, Track Wepers, Oil Downs, etc.",... they WILL play a part.... - Plan For Them - . .... if they don't happen , perfect !!!! more time for everyone to socialize and party. You're on the right track. Can't wait. JB

Jim, with all due respect, Michael's Race & The Dutch Classic, you cannot compare the 2.
Dutch Classic runs T/D, T/S, Sleds, SC, SG, SST, Comp Elim.

Michael's Race: Stock & Super Stock.

[Clay Arnett]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

We've got a pretty chock-full schedule already, and since we will be running Lucas Oil Class Eliminations for all classes, it would be a little bit of a duplication of effort, and many F/X and/or Top Stock type cars may be in the Quick 32 CIC races. If people want to get a bunch of cars together in the same class and gather some support, we'd be happy to provide additional value to those sponsors by advertising it on the flyer, as we have done with Deano's SS/K Shootout, the U/SA Shootout, and the DanSources Pure Stock Challenge.

Let's get the first year under our belt, and then we'll take a look at the possibility of some different programs for the following year.

Fair enough and I understand with the full scedule. Thanks for the response.