Double up Races

[SS3718]

Larry,
What would be your proposed schedule for a double divisional with over 600 cars in competition? It took approximately 5-hours to run one session last weekend.

If everyone gets two (2) guaranteed time runs, then looks like we’ll need 6 days to run a double divisional.

Overall, I think the powers that be did a good job in St. Louis given all of the circumstances. The race was completed late Sunday, I’m sure many people opted to remain overnight and leave Monday as a result. Additionally, one could probably question did we run a little too late a couple of nights.

For race 2, I was hoping there would be no time trials for the super classes and that stock / ss would be random pair round 1 in order to complete the race timely and in optimal conditions.

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by SS3718

For race 2, I was hoping there would be no time trials for the super classes and that stock / ss would be random pair round 1 in order to complete the race timely and in optimal conditions.

This is kind of what I was expecting as well. And for those that didn't qualify because they spun on the qualifying run,they would have spun in the first round and lost anyways.

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by SS3718

For race 2, I was hoping there would be no time trials for the super classes and that stock / ss would be random pair round 1 in order to complete the race timely and in optimal conditions.

I would have been fine with that, but if that happened, I can only imagine the complaints about the little working man getting screwed again who could only attend the second "weekend" event.

[SS3718]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

I would have been fine with that, but if that happened, I can only imagine the complaints about the little working man getting screwed again who could only attend the second "weekend" event.

To clarify, I do think “new entries” (people who had not been down the track) should have gotten one (1) run. I bet there were very few that this would apply to.

The working man is really getting screwed if we need 6 days to run a double.

[Larry Hill]

James I think you are correct in that we have some problems with the car. Test and tune 60’s unloaded with 1.387 made a slight adjustment and went;
1.308, 1.322 in Q1,1.336 in Q2 for Stock in race one. Sunday Super Stock Q1 1.310 made a another slight change and for round 1 of Super Stock went1.267 in 60’. Round 2 no track prep after S/C and go 2.345 in 60’.

I’m optimistic I think we will get it figured out. We get a little closer each pass.

Good track prep covers up poor preparation of the car.

[Larry Hill]

Dumbo got hurt in round two of Super Stock. For me it would have been cost effective, if I could have paid for proper track prep in place of disassembling the engine to replace damage parts.

I really would like to take a deep breath, for I have a lot to say, but I would only be wasting my breath! On the bright side the track folks saved a few dollar$, and I will not be going to Indy for the open or Belle Rose in November for the D4 open. I wonder how much money the starting crew really saved the company?

[Lenny5160]

Larry,

You were one of three cars in that round that appeared to have a significant traction issue. You were in a new car in phenomenal air, and were in the middle of the round.

I've spun in big rounds and yes, it sucks, but there is no evidence to support a claim that the starting line staff was being negligent or cheap.

[Larry Hill]

After S/C no track prep.

[SS3718]

Larry,
What changed on your car between St. Louis and the Indy NMCA race. It appears you ran 9.528 in F/SD trim at the NMCA race; however, you went 9.76 in F/SC at St. Louis.

Is there a weight difference between the two classes?

I can’t figure out why you couldn’t qualify at St. Louis based on your performance at Indy. What is the index in F/SD in NHRA?

[4284spd]

I love doubles! For a fan and a photographer, you get so many more chances for great pics! I miss the 4 day nationals. Thursday & Friday, I got great footage and didn't have to stick around for the stuff I had zero interest in!