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[442OLDS]

It doesn't even look like Top Dragster is running at this event.
If they were,the quota would be lower.They don't pull in with open trailers and pick up trucks.

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

No but why did Top Dragster and Top Sportsman became a thing? We already had 3 classes of dragsters (TF, TAD, S/C). We have many more classes of shell bodied cars (FC, TAFC, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, S/G).

Those classes were very popular in IHRA, so NHRA probably wanted to get a piece of the action.

[Mark Yeager]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

No but why did Top Dragster and Top Sportsman became a thing? We already had 3 classes of dragsters (TF, TAD, S/C). We have many more classes of shell bodied cars (FC, TAFC, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, S/G).

I'd guess that some racers like to go fast at a reasonable cost. And, as TOSTO mentioned, the tech is easy, no fuel check, and tiny payout. No brainer for NHRA.

[bubski]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

Someone remind me the purpose of Top Sportsman and Top Dragster.

Bubski would like to remind You !! They're in the NHRA rule book as a class !! You may not like that but that's the way it is !! Those racers truly support the aftermarket with their vehicles and race all out to the finish line for the most part !! Unlike Stock and Super Stock !! No deals, NO 1000 foot runs , easier for the common folk to understand !! Cheers !!

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by bubski

Bubski would like to remind You !! They're in the NHRA rule book as a class !! You may not like that but that's the way it is !! Those racers truly support the aftermarket with their vehicles and race all out to the finish line for the most part !! Unlike Stock and Super Stock !! No deals, NO 1000 foot runs , easier for the common folk to understand !! Cheers !!

They do have a not to exceed ET. If you run faster than that you are disqualified from the event even if it is a time run. I think it is 6.10 in TD. Very boring class to watch.

[Larry Hill]

The best part of having to forcibly take a bitter pill is: The Taste Last A Lifetime!

[Race Clean]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

They do have a not to exceed ET. If you run faster than that you are disqualified from the event even if it is a time run. I think it is 6.10 in TD. Very boring class to watch.

Even though I'm Stock driver/nerd for more than 40 years I dont think the average fan in the stand think a U/SA stocker is a cooler thing to watch(not a personal opinion)
The most interesting race to watch these days in Stock and SS is the keyboard race to get in to a National event race!��

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

They do have a not to exceed ET. If you run faster than that you are disqualified from the event even if it is a time run. I think it is 6.10 in TD. Very boring class to watch.

This past season I was able to help friends prepare a Stocker for a heads-up as well as a Top Sportsman car that needed to pick up almost a tenth to qualify in the final session.

The available options are different between the classes, but equally fun and interesting challenges.

Let's face it; any class in drag racing is boring to watch 95% of the time, unless you have a particular interest in the outcome.