AA/S and AA/SA index - Page 2

Chad Rhodes · 12-11-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by r sledge

Ok...Ok!!!

I heard it was going to be 11.15 for Stick and Auto.....that make you feel better??

Later R J

sure RJ, whatever you say.

Jim Cimarolli · 12-11-2007, 10:46 PM

Chad,

I don't have a dog in this fight. But I do stay in contact with some that do. From what I can understand about their feelings is that this is going to be a go fast class. They want to be able to run their cars out without having to play the slam on the brakes game to keep from getting hit, so they want the indexes tough enough to be able to do so.

Jim

Dave Ficacci · 12-11-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

Chad,

I don't have a dog in this fight. But I do stay in contact with some that do. From what I can understand about their feelings is that this is going to be a go fast class. They want to be able to run their cars out without having to play the slam on the brakes game to keep from getting hit, so they want the indexes tough enough to be able to do so.

Jim

Agreed 100%
I'd like to see the index in the 10.90 to 11.00 range. You will see ETs in the 9.50s if the conditions are right.

Alan Roehrich · 12-11-2007, 11:35 PM

An index of 10.90 to 11.00 is exactly what was requested when the suggestion of AA/S was made to NHRA.

Chad Rhodes · 12-12-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

An index of 10.90 to 11.00 is exactly what was requested when the suggestion of AA/S was made to NHRA.

but that was origianlly pitched as a 7lb class correct? 10.90 makes perfect sense at 7lbs, 7.5 not so much.

Alan Roehrich · 12-12-2007, 12:16 AM

It was requested as either 7.0 OR 7.5, taking what we could get. We knew we might get the 7.5 break, but still wanted a 10.90 or 11.00 index, to give the cars room to RUN. Besides, at the time the 0.20 index drop was being considered. The idea was to let the cars take off excess weight, and go FAST, without the worry of getting hit with HP at every turn. Besides, it's not really that big a deal, unless you want to show your *** and run way under for a #1 qualifying position or something. Consider that with an index of 11.00, you can run a 9.61 without getting INSTANT HP. You can run a 9.86 and not even trigger a review.

RJ Sledge · 12-12-2007, 10:44 AM

As stated in my first post on this subject, I heard it was going to be 10.90 for both the auto and stick.

Chad I was just having some fun, I did not mean to come off as an A**Hole.

Hey Cimo, thanks for the card, my wife is always happy when she gets your Christmas Card. and then tells me I should be more like you!!

Have a great Christmas Season Everyone.

Later RJ

KEN BUGAJ · 12-12-2007, 10:53 AM

IHRA already has it @ 11.05 stick and 11.15 Auto
I'm sure NHRA will make it a little faster,, Like 11.00 and 11.10

KEN BUGAJ · 12-12-2007, 11:13 AM

Question,,
What's the HP rating for
The L-88 and the 427/425 alumn. head?
Thanks

Bob Pagano · 12-12-2007, 11:51 AM

440

12-11-2007, 10:46 PM	#12
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index Chad, I don't have a dog in this fight. But I do stay in contact with some that do. From what I can understand about their feelings is that this is going to be a go fast class. They want to be able to run their cars out without having to play the slam on the brakes game to keep from getting hit, so they want the indexes tough enough to be able to do so. Jim

12-11-2007, 11:35 PM	#14
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,827 Times in 414 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index An index of 10.90 to 11.00 is exactly what was requested when the suggestion of AA/S was made to NHRA. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-12-2007, 12:16 AM	#16
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,827 Times in 414 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index It was requested as either 7.0 OR 7.5, taking what we could get. We knew we might get the 7.5 break, but still wanted a 10.90 or 11.00 index, to give the cars room to RUN. Besides, at the time the 0.20 index drop was being considered. The idea was to let the cars take off excess weight, and go FAST, without the worry of getting hit with HP at every turn. Besides, it's not really that big a deal, unless you want to show your *** and run way under for a #1 qualifying position or something. Consider that with an index of 11.00, you can run a 9.61 without getting INSTANT HP. You can run a 9.86 and not even trigger a review. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-12-2007, 10:44 AM	#17
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index As stated in my first post on this subject, I heard it was going to be 10.90 for both the auto and stick. Chad I was just having some fun, I did not mean to come off as an A**Hole. Hey Cimo, thanks for the card, my wife is always happy when she gets your Christmas Card. and then tells me I should be more like you!! Have a great Christmas Season Everyone. Later RJ

12-12-2007, 10:53 AM	#18
KEN BUGAJ Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: LEXINGTON NC. Posts: 389 Likes: 43 Liked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index IHRA already has it @ 11.05 stick and 11.15 Auto I'm sure NHRA will make it a little faster,, Like 11.00 and 11.10 Last edited by KEN BUGAJ; 12-12-2007 at 11:03 AM.

12-12-2007, 11:13 AM	#19
KEN BUGAJ Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: LEXINGTON NC. Posts: 389 Likes: 43 Liked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index Question,, What's the HP rating for The L-88 and the 427/425 alumn. head? Thanks

12-12-2007, 11:51 AM	#20
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: AA/S and AA/SA index 440 __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA