Indy Teardown Warning

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by VE6DRW

I think you missed my point. If your goal is to race for Class Trophies, then by all means ... However, some may have a broader view of Stock Eliminator. BTW, I checked the first (of many) National Record certificates on my wall and its dated May, 1980. I played the "best-of-breed" game for many years, but would much rather go deep into the rounds of Sunday eliminations.

Maybe, not a problem. However, the choice between record setting and going rounds is a false choice. It is true that some have a priority of one over the other. You can choose both. I am not saying it always works out. I am surprised that you would think that the solution you pose would be cheaper given your experience. It might be cheaper for a second or two before it becomes super modified.

There is no easy answer, but if NHRA does communicate better and follow up, we would see less cars “forgetting” which carb they happened to have on a car or competing in a performance class with a bracket motor.

We can’t go back in time as some would prefer, but we can at least improve the oversight and customer support from that standpoint. I am encouraged there seems to be some improvement in that area as of late.

[VE6DRW]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

Maybe, not a problem. However, the choice between record setting and going rounds is a false choice. It is true that some have a priority of one over the other. You can choose both. I am not saying it always works out. I am surprised that you would think that the solution you pose would be cheaper given your experience. It might be cheaper for a second or two before it becomes super modified.

There is no easy answer, but if NHRA does communicate better and follow up, we would see less cars “forgetting” which carb they happened to have on a car or competing in a performance class with a bracket motor.

We can’t go back in time as some would prefer, but we can at least improve the oversight and customer support from that standpoint. I am encouraged there seems to be some improvement in that area as of late.

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. My rules suggestion was somewhat tongue in cheek, but there has to be a better way to control the explicit "cheating" and darkroom voodoo that's going on. Costs aside, perhaps it just needs to be out in the open.



As a commercial organization, NHRA are always looking to reduce costs and streamline their program. Sure, the Stock and SS entries pay heavy entry fees, but it's dwarfed by the corporate sponsorship, crowd entry, concessions, and TV rights. Thus, any cry from us for better enforcement at National meets is going to be lost.


Perhaps a non-partisan policing body backed by - and made of - ex class racers. NHRA can set the rules - the "body" enforces them. Lots of motorsport bodies have driver associations that enforce regulations and administer sanctions. At least you'd have some genuinely interested people involved.


But I might be getting off topic and I'm sure this ground has been covered before. Good luck to those going to Indy - I wish I was.

[Andys dad]

What a crock - simple decision - skip INDY if you are worried.

Ron

[Larry Hill]

The particle size of the parting sand in a cast head has a direct relationship as to how smooth or rough the surface is.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

What a crock - simple decision - skip INDY if you are worried.

Ron

And hope the NHRA catches the cheaters at another race !

[doglover44]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

And hope the NHRA catches the cheaters at another race !

It will catch up with them and will get caught eventgly

[Billy Nees]

Great thread Ken! With that being said, I think that I'll keep my comments to myself for the time being.

[Jack McCarthy]

I can’t help but notice that the same people cry about no tech no tear downs now we have a sheriff with intelligence and balls are changing thier tune ... I’m not skeered... I have two cars one is F$&@ing fast and NHRA is welcome (I know they don’t need an invite) to digital scan my heads anytime anywhere. I do request that I’m allowed a cold beer or several during the session (will offer to tech guys also I bring enough for friends) .... anyone wanna copy paste this to YOUR name 😳😳😳

Captain

[Chad Fergen]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

And hope the NHRA catches the cheaters at another race !

But if they are "stock" and being checked, how can they cheat? #askingforafriend

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Chad Fergen

But if they are "stock" and being checked, how can they cheat? #askingforafriend

None are "STOCK" today.