IHRA vs NHRA

Bobby Zlatkin · 04-26-2010, 11:59 AM

I used to have that NHRA only mentality. But, living in NC with an IHRA track in every direction, it was stupid not to try it. I was never made to feel so welcome at a race before. It was really fun and now I'm hooked.

As for the CM classes. I like the concept. Same as any other stock combination. Specific casting #'s to use (heads, Pistons & carbs), technical specifications to adhere to.
Only real leway; manifold choice.

My only real problem with them (CM classes); the indexes. When 13 of the top 15 qualifiers are CM cars, it seems obvious to me, the indexes are too soft. Even with the .05 hit they got this year. That was just a token hit..

I think that's the turn-off a lot of 1st class NHRA racers have. When they go to a IHRA event and find themselves qualified mid pack.

04-26-2010, 11:59 AM	#23
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA vs NHRA I used to have that NHRA only mentality. But, living in NC with an IHRA track in every direction, it was stupid not to try it. I was never made to feel so welcome at a race before. It was really fun and now I'm hooked. As for the CM classes. I like the concept. Same as any other stock combination. Specific casting #'s to use (heads, Pistons & carbs), technical specifications to adhere to. Only real leway; manifold choice. My only real problem with them (CM classes); the indexes. When 13 of the top 15 qualifiers are CM cars, it seems obvious to me, the indexes are too soft. Even with the .05 hit they got this year. That was just a token hit.. I think that's the turn-off a lot of 1st class NHRA racers have. When they go to a IHRA event and find themselves qualified mid pack. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA