Need some Grade Point advise

Mike Keener · 10-13-2014, 11:09 AM

I would like to get a grade point at this weekends race at Indy. Problem is Merc is driving our car so what other options do I have?

The way I understand it is I only have to pay my entry fee, and go through tech with something that will pass all without ever having to make a run. Is this true?

Or....can a car go through tech twice with different competition numbers on it?
Or....can I take a rental car through tech that is slow enough to pass as is without needing a roll bar, etc.?
Or....does someone have a stocker in the area that I could take through tech that isn't planning to race? Of coarse I will pay your expenses to bring it to the track and I will not make a run. Just show up and hang with me through tech then virtually leave if you want, or enjoy the races all weekend on me.

Or...??

Thanks!

Sean Marconette · 10-13-2014, 11:27 AM

Mike,
I would contact your division tech director. That way YOU know exactly where they stand, and they will be expecting you. Our guys in D-5 are great, I am sure yours are as well, and willing to help.

Good luck,
Sean

Tony Janes · 10-13-2014, 11:51 AM

The car you tech has to be in the class guide.

Bill Koski · 10-13-2014, 12:32 PM

Any low class street car or rental car that is classified will do. My stocker got grade points for somebody a couple of times and never left the trailer.

FED 387 · 10-13-2014, 12:37 PM

use your number have the car teched in -----then have Paul remove your number & put his number on it have it teched in--- you do not need to make a pass just tech it in!!!! kill 2 birds with one stone--FED 387

HR9121 · 10-13-2014, 12:37 PM

Mr Keener there is a provision in the rule for entry into national events for car owners. I read the rule and dont quite understand it but if you are listed as the car owner on your entry you can use this as owner points to use for entry into a national event. I would speak to someone for clarification but this came up a couple weeks ago when Victor Cagnazzi used this provision to enter at Maple Grove.

Mike Fuller · 10-13-2014, 12:45 PM

Mike
Based on the recent events at the Reading national event you get grade points for being an owner,at least it was that way for Victor Cagnazzi. Call Rich at the division HQ and check into that aspect of things. Better explained in post #6.

See you at Indy

novassdude · 10-13-2014, 04:34 PM

For as long as you two have been racing with the NHRA you shouldn’t need any grade points. I think any owner/Driver with over say 100 NHRA entries should be grandfathered in.
I don’t know you but I know I have seen your names on cars since I have paid any attention to Drag racing. So I am sure you would qualify.

TOM KASCH · 10-13-2014, 04:40 PM

as a member of NHRA for 50 yrs I never got even a Christmas Card ..

jmcarter · 10-13-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TOM KASCH

as a member of NHRA for 50 yrs I never got even a Christmas Card ..

Bet you got an email offer to buy some John Force t-shirts though! And don't forget the first of season fan guide...

Mike, are you wanting a grade point for the Gators? One point will probably do it and finding a cheap Dodge Caravan that's in the guide is probably the cheapest and cleanest way. Really sorry to see your Motorhome fire loss...hope insurance covers the whole deal.

10-13-2014, 11:09 AM	#1
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Need some Grade Point advise I would like to get a grade point at this weekends race at Indy. Problem is Merc is driving our car so what other options do I have? The way I understand it is I only have to pay my entry fee, and go through tech with something that will pass all without ever having to make a run. Is this true? Or....can a car go through tech twice with different competition numbers on it? Or....can I take a rental car through tech that is slow enough to pass as is without needing a roll bar, etc.? Or....does someone have a stocker in the area that I could take through tech that isn't planning to race? Of coarse I will pay your expenses to bring it to the track and I will not make a run. Just show up and hang with me through tech then virtually leave if you want, or enjoy the races all weekend on me. Or...?? Thanks! __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

10-13-2014, 11:27 AM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 961 Likes: 641 Liked 182 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise Mike, I would contact your division tech director. That way YOU know exactly where they stand, and they will be expecting you. Our guys in D-5 are great, I am sure yours are as well, and willing to help. Good luck, Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

10-13-2014, 11:51 AM	#3
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 29 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise The car you tech has to be in the class guide. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

10-13-2014, 12:32 PM	#4
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise Any low class street car or rental car that is classified will do. My stocker got grade points for somebody a couple of times and never left the trailer.

10-13-2014, 12:37 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,358 Likes: 360 Liked 282 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise use your number have the car teched in -----then have Paul remove your number & put his number on it have it teched in--- you do not need to make a pass just tech it in!!!! kill 2 birds with one stone--FED 387 Last edited by FED 387; 10-13-2014 at 12:38 PM. Reason: added the word "in"

10-13-2014, 12:37 PM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,363 Likes: 115 Liked 2,972 Times in 650 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise Mr Keener there is a provision in the rule for entry into national events for car owners. I read the rule and dont quite understand it but if you are listed as the car owner on your entry you can use this as owner points to use for entry into a national event. I would speak to someone for clarification but this came up a couple weeks ago when Victor Cagnazzi used this provision to enter at Maple Grove. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

10-13-2014, 12:45 PM	#7
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 916 Likes: 460 Liked 164 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise Mike Based on the recent events at the Reading national event you get grade points for being an owner,at least it was that way for Victor Cagnazzi. Call Rich at the division HQ and check into that aspect of things. Better explained in post #6. See you at Indy __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK Last edited by Mike Fuller; 10-13-2014 at 12:49 PM.

10-13-2014, 04:34 PM	#8
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise For as long as you two have been racing with the NHRA you shouldn’t need any grade points. I think any owner/Driver with over say 100 NHRA entries should be grandfathered in. I don’t know you but I know I have seen your names on cars since I have paid any attention to Drag racing. So I am sure you would qualify.

10-13-2014, 04:40 PM	#9
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Need some Grade Point advise as a member of NHRA for 50 yrs I never got even a Christmas Card ..