Making Stock and Super / Stock Sellable

[dug283]

I love the idea, I remember when I was young going to the races watching the crowd bet and cheer for one or other of the 2 cars. Now, the crowds are less and confusion is more. I'd like to see class index qualifying. And on another note, lets bring back the "Bill Bater" payout days. 4 or 8 cars getting all the $$ out of 30+ entries should be looked at. Any round $$ I won turned into an incentive to stay in the hunt for the next event and a great conversation piece with friends. Non racers always wants to know how much did you win at the races! Each round win should have a reward, $ of some amount.

[Rick Schilling]

Originally Posted by Mike Jones

Great Idea!
can we petition for it?
I am putting together some pics and videos of my wagon from the last few years, to show a friend. After looking at some videos from qualifying, I have decided to use 1st round footage. It looks bad from a slow car perspective during qualifying, because the "race" is over before it starts.
This really seems like a "no- brainer". Can`t think of any reason not to do it.100% more spectator appeal.

Mike A114
P/SA

Agree 100%. Not only would it be more appealing to the spectator but also to potential competitors who might be considering getting their feet wet with a lower class car. Add in a 20% or so reduction in horsepower and there could be new cars/competitors coming out of the woodwork.

[Mark Yacavone]

No need for a poll on this one, I don't think.
Somewhere here in the archives, is a list of the Sportsman Racing reps.
I looked for it on the Lucas site but couldn't find it. Maybe someone knows the NHRA code to get inside there.
Write your rep.
Post the response.
Looks like one thing we might be able to accomplish.

[Carguy49]

Mark, go to www.nhraracer.com and look at the column on the left. It has a link to the SRAC Advisors.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Mark, go to www.nhraracer.com and look at the column on the left. It has a link to the SRAC Advisors.

I see a horsepower request form. ??

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Sorry, I need a new mouse in the house.
Thanks

[Carguy49]

Under Competition it is the 5th one down

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Dave Muller

The only down side I see is that currently in time trials, if the fast car loses it at the stripe the slow car just sits back and watches, instead of being up to his eyeballs in it.

Of course, there's less motivation to stomp on the brakes I presume, so the chances aren't as high.

Despite that, the more I think about it, the more I like it.

Dave, Yes there's that possibility in every round of eliminations too.

I still don't see the down side here.
Qualifying is done of the index anyway, which is automatically entered from the tech cards. It seems like a simple software change to stagger the start.
The pair takes the same amount of time to run and then clear the track..that being the ET of the slower car.
Am I missing something?
Has anyone asked a DD why they haven't tried it?

[Bob Bender]

I like it !!!!!!

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

We used to do it in the CCRA using dial-ins and it was great. I always thought using the indexes / handicap start in qualifying would really be great for the drivers and fans. Any thoughts on allowing dial-ins during qualifying? NHRA and IHRA u listening?

IHRA is DEAD and was dying in 2017 when you posted this.

[Mike Jones]

Completely forgot about this thread, shocked to see my own post!! (CRS)
I looked at NHRA.com today, before I saw this thread.
All I found was a generic contact page to leave a message.
Does Kevin McDonaugh (spelling) still work for them?
He used to come on here. Might be able to give guidance.
I`ll see If I still have or can find it.
MJ