Big silly rookie question - Page 3

Mark Yacavone · 03-17-2010, 10:52 AM

Yes, according to ...somebody.

Polhill tried to run his FWD Escort in W/Stock a few years ago, and was told NO.

Of course, that may depend on who you ask.

Mike Carr · 03-17-2010, 11:01 AM

Chris, yes they do. A few years ago, Steve Polhill, took his Escort that ran EF/S, and tried to run W/S (almost the same weight break). After one or two runs, they told him he had to run a FWD class. I believe he was even quick enough to get the W record that weekend (October Indy Nat'l Open). Steve can fill you in more on this, in case my memory is incorrect.

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 03-17-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Carr

Chris, yes they do. A few years ago, Steve Polhill, took his Escort that ran EF/S, and tried to run W/S (almost the same weight break). After one or two runs, they told him he had to run a FWD class. I believe he was even quick enough to get the W record that weekend (October Indy Nat'l Open). Steve can fill you in more on this, in case my memory is incorrect.

Thats intersting, I would say if that IS in fact true the rule is poorly written the word "reserved" means allowed but not required as in the context it is used in the rulebook in regards to the F classes.

Which would mean only FWD can run in it but are not limited to it. I guess I spent way too much time in my life reading legal docs.....any lawyers wanna chime in on this ?

I do believe you, Im just confused, seems like that needs EXPLICITY stated in the rules, not just assumed by both NHRA and the Competitors.

Other classes, SS, SS/GT etc make explicit explanation of what is allowed in what and required etc. Why not stock ? Simple wording I would say.

Interesting, I just talked to Bachelder about something else and he confirmed that they MUST run in the F classes..........

Guess it was an accident to let me run across in Q/SA (mine too

Lol....oh well live and learn, thanks all......

Tom Moock · 03-17-2010, 06:51 PM

Drooze, Maybe they thought your Pacifica was all wheel drive? Tom

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 03-17-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Drooze, Maybe they thought your Pacifica was all wheel drive? Tom

Lol...maybe, funny an AWD can run regular classes ?!?!? What if I put it in 2 wd mode ?

Mike Carr · 03-17-2010, 08:13 PM

Charles Blossom had a turbo GMC Cyclone V6 (I believe that's what it was), that ran in AT/SA (when NHRA still had seperate Truck classes). Rulebook states "all AWD vehicles must have treaded front tires".

03-17-2010, 10:52 AM	#21
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,418 Likes: 2,582 Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts	Re: Big silly rookie question Yes, according to ...somebody. Polhill tried to run his FWD Escort in W/Stock a few years ago, and was told NO. Of course, that may depend on who you ask. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

03-17-2010, 11:01 AM	#22
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 80 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Big silly rookie question Chris, yes they do. A few years ago, Steve Polhill, took his Escort that ran EF/S, and tried to run W/S (almost the same weight break). After one or two runs, they told him he had to run a FWD class. I believe he was even quick enough to get the W record that weekend (October Indy Nat'l Open). Steve can fill you in more on this, in case my memory is incorrect. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

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Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Big silly rookie question Drooze, Maybe they thought your Pacifica was all wheel drive? Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

03-17-2010, 08:13 PM	#26
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 80 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Big silly rookie question Charles Blossom had a turbo GMC Cyclone V6 (I believe that's what it was), that ran in AT/SA (when NHRA still had seperate Truck classes). Rulebook states "all AWD vehicles must have treaded front tires". __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912