Class Eliminations Run Order

Monte Howard · 01-08-2019, 12:42 AM

Since we didn’t race at the US Nationals last year, I went to Indy to watch Stock and Superstock Class Eliminations. I would like to see NHRA go back to calling A-G/SA to the lanes and put all A/SA cars in one lane, B/SA in the lane besides them and so on. Setting in the stands watching a couple I/SA cars runs then and couple K/SA cars then whoever. It is a complete mess for the fans. Please NHRA I think for the fans we need to get back to running all same class cars together.this back and forth is a complete mess while setting in the stands.

Steve Dziorny · 01-08-2019, 04:39 AM

This would require everybody in the same class to show up in a timely manner which can get difficult once enough cars start blocking up the entrance to the lanes.

340Cuda · 01-08-2019, 12:20 PM

I too would like to see the class cars all run together by class, A/S, A/SA, B/S, B/SA etc.

However I think it would be a nightmare to try and pull that off and not have delays.

Rod Greene · 01-08-2019, 02:56 PM

Simple solution. They already pair the cars on a ladder so you know who you are running, Call class to lane like A/S to lane one B to 2 etc . You have 15 minutes to be in your lane and paired up. A runs first when the first pair roll out the lane is blocked if an A car pulls up late he loses. The the B cars roll out when they move if a B car is late he loses. ETC... IF you are late you really were not serious about running class maybe next time you will be prepared.
This is similar to the first 3 pairs in eliminations. This eliminates the people who hang back and play games.

Scott Loge · 01-08-2019, 04:26 PM

Agreed,

Why not use both sides assign each class a Lane # and tell them get there. Start runnin lane 1 and go through. You not in your lane when its time you don't run!!

Easy Peasy!!

a pontiac · 01-08-2019, 04:40 PM

When I mentioned this at Indy this year, I was told, " its changed, get over it." This worker was too young to comprehend much more than his authority and his clipboard. I use "worker" loosely in his case.

boxmotorsports · 01-10-2019, 06:18 PM

I agree with Monte. I have been going to Indy to watch S S/S for the past 10 years and it would be much more enjoyable to see all the cars in the same class run together. If they called them up in order they were going to run them and you are late , too bad. You probably won't be late the next time.

Bobby DiDomenico · 01-11-2019, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by boxmotorsports

I agree with Monte. I have been going to Indy to watch S S/S for the past 10 years and it would be much more enjoyable to see all the cars in the same class run together. If they called them up in order they were going to run them and you are late , too bad. You probably won't be late the next time.

Especially for round 1 where it is your last chance to get in a full field or adjust your time!

01-08-2019, 12:42 AM	#1
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 268 Likes: 1 Liked 48 Times in 14 Posts	Class Eliminations Run Order Since we didn’t race at the US Nationals last year, I went to Indy to watch Stock and Superstock Class Eliminations. I would like to see NHRA go back to calling A-G/SA to the lanes and put all A/SA cars in one lane, B/SA in the lane besides them and so on. Setting in the stands watching a couple I/SA cars runs then and couple K/SA cars then whoever. It is a complete mess for the fans. Please NHRA I think for the fans we need to get back to running all same class cars together.this back and forth is a complete mess while setting in the stands. __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

01-08-2019, 04:39 AM	#2
Steve Dziorny Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order This would require everybody in the same class to show up in a timely manner which can get difficult once enough cars start blocking up the entrance to the lanes. __________________ 317 K/SA 2002 Dodge Dakota

01-08-2019, 12:20 PM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,570 Likes: 3,193 Liked 677 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order I too would like to see the class cars all run together by class, A/S, A/SA, B/S, B/SA etc. However I think it would be a nightmare to try and pull that off and not have delays.

01-08-2019, 02:56 PM	#4
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 514 Likes: 355 Liked 204 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order Simple solution. They already pair the cars on a ladder so you know who you are running, Call class to lane like A/S to lane one B to 2 etc . You have 15 minutes to be in your lane and paired up. A runs first when the first pair roll out the lane is blocked if an A car pulls up late he loses. The the B cars roll out when they move if a B car is late he loses. ETC... IF you are late you really were not serious about running class maybe next time you will be prepared. This is similar to the first 3 pairs in eliminations. This eliminates the people who hang back and play games. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

01-08-2019, 04:26 PM	#5
Scott Loge Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Livermore,Ca Posts: 331 Likes: 15 Liked 141 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order Agreed, Why not use both sides assign each class a Lane # and tell them get there. Start runnin lane 1 and go through. You not in your lane when its time you don't run!! Easy Peasy!!

01-08-2019, 04:40 PM	#6
a pontiac Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 60 Likes: 1 Liked 35 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order When I mentioned this at Indy this year, I was told, " its changed, get over it." This worker was too young to comprehend much more than his authority and his clipboard. I use "worker" loosely in his case.

01-10-2019, 06:18 PM	#7
boxmotorsports Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Likes: 3 Liked 52 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order I agree with Monte. I have been going to Indy to watch S S/S for the past 10 years and it would be much more enjoyable to see all the cars in the same class run together. If they called them up in order they were going to run them and you are late , too bad. You probably won't be late the next time.