Super Stock quota at Charlotte

Superfan1 · 03-14-2012, 11:30 AM

Super Stock class eliminations are being held at Charlotte next month; the entry deadline is Monday April 9, and Super Stock is already at 60% of quota. What logic did the NHRA use when they established the Super Stock quota at 55 entries? The Stock quota is 70 entries and Stock does not have class eliminations. It seems to me that both quotas should be higher; but, at the very least, they should be reversed (Super Stock should be 70 - Stock should be 55). It appears that if the NHRA doesn't raise the quota, quite a few Super Stock racers won't be able to get in.

Lambertcars · 03-14-2012, 12:55 PM

I remember years ago when it was a 64 car field and you just about had to win class to get into the race,many times I went to the Gators and lost class and had to pack up and go home then the field expanded to 124 or 128 cars. I dont understand why NHRA has gotten away from the larger fields, maybe it is because of all the 90 cars and the not having enough pit area. I quit going to NHRA National Events when the cost went to $305.00. I did go to IHRA National Events before they were moved so far away. But getting back to the small quota at Charlotte it seems to me that NHRA would be happy if all the Stock & Super Stock would stay home.

Tom Goldman · 03-14-2012, 04:38 PM

It's looking like small fields for a lot of races.
Englishtown has a 90 car SS quota since they have class elims., but Stock ,SC ,SG and S/ST are all 64 car quotas!

THE LEGEND · 03-14-2012, 04:48 PM

Smaller fields mean more grade points needed to go. Which in turn means more people going to division races.

Rich67stang · 03-14-2012, 08:26 PM

I have 10 grade points and still wouldnt go to a national. Chip, any NHRA racing this year, any Div 1 Proams...

Emily Stott · 03-15-2012, 04:12 PM

I'm going to be one unhappy girl if I do not get in and as of now it is not looking good. I assume they (NHRA) has all the money they need being they would have gotten $600 from Mike and I at Gainesville and would get $600 from us if we can get into Charlotte. My fault for not going to more points races last yr but in years past 1 or 2 would do the trick.

On second thought...maybe I will just go shopping with the $$$$$ NHRA is saving us!!

NOONE tell MIke!

jmcarter · 03-15-2012, 07:34 PM

In the face of compelling logic NHRA will probably boost the SS quota, remember; they did at Gainesville.

(I know my wording will give some a laugh but sometimes they actually seem to care!)

Ron Ortiz · 03-15-2012, 07:54 PM

I spoke of this quota thing about two weeks ago on here. It just still is happening, and it will probably continue. It appears that NHRA is not concerned about the sportsman side of things when it comes to Stock and Super Stock. The Super categories appear to be OK, but with the introduction of Top Sportsman & Top Dragster it seems that things are a changing.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA I don't know what to think

Tony Janes · 03-15-2012, 08:06 PM

Super Stock is now 70 at Charlotte

Ron Ortiz · 03-15-2012, 08:46 PM

Now it is at 70, just like Gainesville. What is going through their heads when they set this quota at the original 55. Is this an experiment of some sort? It would be nice if there were a logical explanation. Does anyone out there no what the logic behind this is? Even the grade point system is a failure if the quota is at 55.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA still don't know what to think

03-14-2012, 11:30 AM	#1
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,634 Liked 2,473 Times in 427 Posts	Super Stock quota at Charlotte Super Stock class eliminations are being held at Charlotte next month; the entry deadline is Monday April 9, and Super Stock is already at 60% of quota. What logic did the NHRA use when they established the Super Stock quota at 55 entries? The Stock quota is 70 entries and Stock does not have class eliminations. It seems to me that both quotas should be higher; but, at the very least, they should be reversed (Super Stock should be 70 - Stock should be 55). It appears that if the NHRA doesn't raise the quota, quite a few Super Stock racers won't be able to get in. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

03-14-2012, 12:55 PM	#2
Lambertcars Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Johns Island SC Posts: 114 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte I remember years ago when it was a 64 car field and you just about had to win class to get into the race,many times I went to the Gators and lost class and had to pack up and go home then the field expanded to 124 or 128 cars. I dont understand why NHRA has gotten away from the larger fields, maybe it is because of all the 90 cars and the not having enough pit area. I quit going to NHRA National Events when the cost went to $305.00. I did go to IHRA National Events before they were moved so far away. But getting back to the small quota at Charlotte it seems to me that NHRA would be happy if all the Stock & Super Stock would stay home.

03-14-2012, 04:38 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,451 Likes: 810 Liked 769 Times in 219 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte It's looking like small fields for a lot of races. Englishtown has a 90 car SS quota since they have class elims., but Stock ,SC ,SG and S/ST are all 64 car quotas! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

03-14-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte Smaller fields mean more grade points needed to go. Which in turn means more people going to division races.

03-14-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 308 Likes: 2 Liked 108 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte I have 10 grade points and still wouldnt go to a national. Chip, any NHRA racing this year, any Div 1 Proams...

03-15-2012, 04:12 PM	#6
Emily Stott Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Campobello, SC Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 372 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte I'm going to be one unhappy girl if I do not get in and as of now it is not looking good. I assume they (NHRA) has all the money they need being they would have gotten $600 from Mike and I at Gainesville and would get $600 from us if we can get into Charlotte. My fault for not going to more points races last yr but in years past 1 or 2 would do the trick. On second thought...maybe I will just go shopping with the $$$$$ NHRA is saving us!! NOONE tell MIke!

03-15-2012, 07:34 PM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,206 Likes: 2,153 Liked 2,936 Times in 903 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte In the face of compelling logic NHRA will probably boost the SS quota, remember; they did at Gainesville. (I know my wording will give some a laugh but sometimes they actually seem to care!) __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

03-15-2012, 07:54 PM	#8
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 974 Likes: 29 Liked 269 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte I spoke of this quota thing about two weeks ago on here. It just still is happening, and it will probably continue. It appears that NHRA is not concerned about the sportsman side of things when it comes to Stock and Super Stock. The Super categories appear to be OK, but with the introduction of Top Sportsman & Top Dragster it seems that things are a changing. Ron Ortiz U/SA I don't know what to think __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-15-2012, 08:06 PM	#9
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 47 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte Super Stock is now 70 at Charlotte __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

03-15-2012, 08:46 PM	#10
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 974 Likes: 29 Liked 269 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Super Stock quota at Charlotte Now it is at 70, just like Gainesville. What is going through their heads when they set this quota at the original 55. Is this an experiment of some sort? It would be nice if there were a logical explanation. Does anyone out there no what the logic behind this is? Even the grade point system is a failure if the quota is at 55. Ron Ortiz U/SA still don't know what to think __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK