Best Pontiac Powered Stockers

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If the numbers on the Live Timing site are correct, a Pontiac powered car was #1 on the Q-3 list. The car is Rick Unterseh's 301T Bird. Ryan & John Schloe have Pontiacs in the #20 & #32 positions.

https://www.nhra.com/results/2020/lu...ock-eliminator

Now, I have a question for you guys who know. I have always been VERY confused about what will get a combo NHRA hp & what won't.

I've read that 1.20 sec under, will get automatic hp, but only at certain races. At other races you can go as quick as you want, without getting hp. Then there is the "mine shaft" situation.

I think this 1st race of the doubleheader is a National Open. Don't know how that plays in.

So, without trying to explain every detail of the entire system, somebody please tell me if the cars in this race that went 1.20 & more under will get automatic hp, & if not, why ?

Thanks !

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...633&zoneid=132