NHRA Changes the Rules Today - Page 2

Mack Reeves · 08-21-2012, 08:49 AM

Nuff Said

D.Johns · 08-21-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Andys dad

BTW my money is on a "light weight V8 drag pak - 675 lbs is a lot

I think the NA guys are really going to be right there in the thick of things. Like you said a 575-675 pounds is a lot and those engines are making some serious power also.

Ed Wright · 08-21-2012, 09:07 AM

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it certainly doesn't appear the faster CJs need any help. What a deal.

Larry Hill · 08-21-2012, 09:12 AM

That was an "Accounting Department" rule change. Those with the Gold make the rules!! It is nothing personal just business.

Greg Hill · 08-21-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

That was an "Accounting Department" rule change. Those with the Gold make the rules!! It is nothing personal just business.

Nothing different than what's gone on in recent years. Money talks and nothing else matters with NHRA.

Casey Miles · 08-21-2012, 09:52 AM

A heads up .4 pro tree is kind of stupid for this Show Down class, it should be at least a .5 Pro tree. Super Street has a .5 Pro tree because of the weight of the cars and they don't have to weigh anything close the factory cars. Also, Unless you have a trans brake in an automatic trans, you'll not stand a chance against a good clutch car. What is NHRA thinking now? Maybe they are going to allow trans brakes in stock because of this Show Down class. It's also a step towards ADRL rules with pro trees.
NHRA can mess up a wet dream without even trying!!

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock

Hagen Gary · 08-21-2012, 10:44 AM

What usually happens when a different sanctioning body (ADRL) wants to run a class very similar to NHRA rules on a NHRA sanctioned track? I think I remember something about Pro Mod Fuel specs at Houston a year or two ago. I think NHRA basically penalized 1 type of car from running more Nitro because NHRA didn’t like the parity. ADRL almost didn’t have a race because of it.
I’m just wondering if more than 6 cars show up for this thing at Indy, can NHRA now dictate how ADRL does things with the wt breaks in the SCS? Forgive me, I am clueless, so please don’t curse me out.

www.dragracingonline.com/analysis/x_2-war-1.html

Jim Wahl · 08-21-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

The three speed rule applies next year.

OK, I gotcha. Brain fart! Jim

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art leong · 08-21-2012, 11:12 AM

Do you have to race this class? Or can you run AA, BB,CC, Etc.?
If the rules are such as you can win don't run the class. No reason to run a class with a stiff index just to lose. And maybe not get to race on raceday.
I really know nothing about this but that makes sense to me.

Jeff Teuton · 08-21-2012, 11:22 AM

Art, you are right, and I'm sure if nothing changes we will be in BB or CC. We are unloading the car right now, and putting it on the scales and see what we can do. Mark you probably feel like I did with my 69 6-Pak everytime I rolled up against a 396. I got no help or sympathy from anyone. It did pretty wheel stand pictures though. That is why I proposed a 5% reduction for all older than 2008. Easy to do on Excel from what people with a higher grade level tell me.

08-21-2012, 08:49 AM	#11
Mack Reeves Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elkin, NC Posts: 672 Likes: 168 Liked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today Nuff Said __________________ Mack Reeves 2377 STOCK & SUPER STOCK

08-21-2012, 09:07 AM	#13
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today I don't have a dog in this fight, but it certainly doesn't appear the faster CJs need any help. What a deal. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-21-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,303 Likes: 1,658 Liked 9,534 Times in 1,977 Posts	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today That was an "Accounting Department" rule change. Those with the Gold make the rules!! It is nothing personal just business. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-21-2012, 09:52 AM	#16
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 692 Likes: 119 Liked 445 Times in 83 Posts	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today A heads up .4 pro tree is kind of stupid for this Show Down class, it should be at least a .5 Pro tree. Super Street has a .5 Pro tree because of the weight of the cars and they don't have to weigh anything close the factory cars. Also, Unless you have a trans brake in an automatic trans, you'll not stand a chance against a good clutch car. What is NHRA thinking now? Maybe they are going to allow trans brakes in stock because of this Show Down class. It's also a step towards ADRL rules with pro trees. NHRA can mess up a wet dream without even trying!! Casey Miles 248H "F" NHRA Stock

08-21-2012, 10:44 AM	#17
Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 335 Likes: 48 Liked 31 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today What usually happens when a different sanctioning body (ADRL) wants to run a class very similar to NHRA rules on a NHRA sanctioned track? I think I remember something about Pro Mod Fuel specs at Houston a year or two ago. I think NHRA basically penalized 1 type of car from running more Nitro because NHRA didn’t like the parity. ADRL almost didn’t have a race because of it. I’m just wondering if more than 6 cars show up for this thing at Indy, can NHRA now dictate how ADRL does things with the wt breaks in the SCS? Forgive me, I am clueless, so please don’t curse me out. www.dragracingonline.com/analysis/x_2-war-1.html

08-21-2012, 11:12 AM	#19
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today Do you have to race this class? Or can you run AA, BB,CC, Etc.? If the rules are such as you can win don't run the class. No reason to run a class with a stiff index just to lose. And maybe not get to race on raceday. I really know nothing about this but that makes sense to me. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

08-21-2012, 11:22 AM	#20
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 326 Times in 50 Posts	Re: NHRA Changes the Rules Today Art, you are right, and I'm sure if nothing changes we will be in BB or CC. We are unloading the car right now, and putting it on the scales and see what we can do. Mark you probably feel like I did with my 69 6-Pak everytime I rolled up against a 396. I got no help or sympathy from anyone. It did pretty wheel stand pictures though. That is why I proposed a 5% reduction for all older than 2008. Easy to do on Excel from what people with a higher grade level tell me. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK