Class Nationals event planning

[ALMACK]

Just curious because I haven't seen any reference to it yet in this thread, but will IHRA cars be allowed ?

[Andrew Hill]

I don't think there could be a better place than Bowling Green. I am, of course, biased because it's close to me, but if a place can get 60+ cars for a combo race on a regular basis, a Class Nationals type race would likely have full fields.

I saw quite a few people have suggested Earlville. We went there for the first time this year, it's a very nice place, and fast!

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

Just curious because I haven't seen any reference to it yet in this thread, but will IHRA cars be allowed ?

Wouldn't that greatly complicate class eliminations? Differences in rules being another sticky point...advocates should probably PM Michael on their ideas to make it feasible.

[Mike Carr]

The original US Class Nationals allowed ALL cars, NHRA and IHRA, that were legal S/SS cars. That's the only way to do it. For concerns in Class Eliminations situtations, if a car can fit both sanctioning bodies, use the NHRA class and horsepower. Use the NHRA/IHRA-only rules, for cars that only fit one (Pure Stock, Stock/GT, Crate Motor, etc).

Making a race like this (or ANY combo race) an NHRA-only event is near-sightedness at best, and assinine at worst.

[Andrew Hill]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Wouldn't that greatly complicate class eliminations? Differences in rules being another sticky point...advocates should probably PM Michael on their ideas to make it feasible.

I don't think there are any rule differences in regular stock anymore are there? I think IHRA allowed roller rockers first, but NHRA does now.

In my opinion, IHRA cars should be allowed. If it fits an NHRA class, it runs the NHRA class at the NHRA HP rating (FI classes, etc.) and if not, the IHRA class is used.

[terrylee]

michael,
if you need anything ,am retired from work and can help.
terry dye

[art leong]

Probably would be better to run an IHRA format. No one gets hurt that way. If you use an Nhra format the crate motor cars are screwed.
As far as location goes If you want a high car count locate it in Division 1 or 3 (NHRA)
If you centralize it the distance for a lot of the cars would be a problem. I know it's not fair How about an east coast and a west coast race. (2 races)?

[Dan Fahey]

Mike Beard:

Thanks for making me aware of this race.
Lot a of great suggestions.

Maybe this is the race to Sponsor the Pure Stock Challenge.
Would it be possible to have a separate Pure Stocker Race if say 16 or more show up.
Maybe get a couple more sponsors to help.

I would donate my car for someone to drive.

Dan

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Mike Beard:

Thanks for making me aware of this race.
Lot a of great suggestions.

Maybe this is the race to Sponsor the Pure Stock Challenge.
Would it be possible to have a separate Pure Stocker Race if say 16 or more show up.
Maybe get a couple more sponsors to help.

I would donate my car for someone to drive.

Dan

That may be a possibility. I have another sponsor interested in the Pure Stockers as well, and it might be something we can work in Friday night in between rounds of the Quick 32 CIC races in order to generate a little more cooldown time for all involved. Drop me an e-mail at staginglight@gmail.com and we'll get you in the loop.

Just to get this out waaay out in front, folks, keep in mind, we have Pure Stock-savvy Tech people on staff. If you claim your car as a Pure Stocker, it'd better be right. Slapping mufflers on your standard Stocker will not fly.

[Dan Fahey]

Thanks for the clarifications on the Pure Stock post.

I will discuss off line ..


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