Galot

[voltdr]

I saw the D2 posting about the Apr 7-9 at Galot. It says all classes will be run at
1000' except for Comp, STK, and SS. What is this all about? Is Comp, STK, and
SS running eighth mile?
Dan Foley
SC 4698

[HR9121]

Yes they will run 1/8 mile. I assume it has something to do with indexes as to why they're not running 1000'.

[voltdr]

I wonder why not run SC, SG and SST at 1/8 mile also.

[suprgasn]

My guess is because car count was terrible last year. So bad the race was completed on Saturday. On Friday we started 2 hours late got 4 time runs and was done by 2pm. The forecast was terrible but never rained and was hotter than you know what. But heard lots stayed home because of 1/8 mile. Awesome facility.

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by voltdr

I wonder why not run SC, SG and SST at 1/8 mile also.

I`m guessing it`s because a majority of NHRA Super Class racers have never run a T-Stop on the 1/8 mile.

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by The Hawk

I`m guessing it`s because a majority of NHRA Super Class racers have never run a T-Stop on the 1/8 mile.

Yeah but I'm pretty sure none have run it on 1000' either. I think they just thought it might make it a bit more enticing to give the extra length to draw a few more racers. They should let us run it to since most of us stock racers are more accustomed to a 1000'!

[C and W Racing]

Originally Posted by The Hawk

I`m guessing it`s because a majority of NHRA Super Class racers have never run a T-Stop on the 1/8 mile.

Actually most have. The probem is, most don't like 1/8th mile which is why so many stayed home, me included. If 1/8th mile was so popular, IHRA would have much better car counts, but they don't. Having said that, no one has any info or an index for 1000' throttle stop racing, and truthfully, even though they will come up with an index and most will be able to dial to that index, I still have no interest.
Chuck

[msmith]

Wonder what the indexes will be for super classes.

[4406mopar]

Originally Posted by HR9121

Yeah but I'm pretty sure none have run it on 1000' either. I think they just thought it might make it a bit more enticing to give the extra length to draw a few more racers. They should let us run it to since most of us stock racers are more accustomed to a 1000'!

You must have seen Vegas time trials. LOL

[voltdr]

Are the scoreboards at 1/8 mile? Sure would be weird driving past the scoreboards to get to the finish line. I'll bet there will be some issues with someone lifting at the wrong stripe.
Dan