Crate Motor Class

[Michael Beard]

MIke - I don't know that the Ross's and Wright's cars are good examples, because they are in a class of their own, quite literally. (FWD conversion crate) and I believe they are the only three in the country.

Originally Posted by Brandon Peterson

they wanna talk about our indexes and qualifying under but i don't even think the fastest crate motors in ihra would have even qualified at indy last year i did see the sheet for stock there were -1.60's on there and i think even higher

I qualified 6th at Martin (IHRA Nat'l event where they ran Class) in similar weather conditions to what we had at Indy. I would've qualified at Indy, but just by a few hundredths. (and YES, I've spent money on my car.)

quickest crate at Martin was 4th...
Bob Marshall H/CM '73 Dart Sport, -1.027 under 10.973, with 325hp 360 @ 3258# min (9.50# class) would've placed him 83rd at Indy.
compared to Indy's #6 qualifier
David Buckner E/SA '72 Duster -1.233 under 10.767 (which frickin' RAWKED!) with 289hp 340 @ 3060# min (10# class)

While the comparison is for entertainment purposes only, it doesn't seem like they are worlds apart, all things considered.