Has anyone noticed...

SSTHottie1236 · 04-14-2008, 09:15 AM

I guess since Super Comp is not at Englishtown this year and since all those dragsters fit so easily into Super Gas, they are allowing 10 more entries into Super Gas this year. Remember, you could get into Super Gas last year with like a 2 or 3 and in Super Street you needed a 4 or 5 and yes, Super Street's quota is the same as it was last year with a whopping 60 entries.
So I'm guessing no one in Cali looks at the Event Statistics on their own website?
The only reason I can see keeping the quota low is to not have Super Street become a 7 round class if there is 65 or more entries. 1 extra round = 1 extra round for the payout

Kelli
1236 S/ST

63corvette · 04-14-2008, 01:15 PM

It is always about the MONEY!!! Take all they can from the RACER!!! Enhance Our Racing Experience!!!
Always has been and I am sure it will not change.
My 2 Cents

H.A.A.C. Racing · 04-14-2008, 05:32 PM

I would like to think that there is a very good reason for them to do what they do, but I sure as hell can't figure it out. I got into S/G last year w/ a grade 2. I don't think a grade 5 will make it in S/ST this year. I wish someone from NHRA could explain the reasons for doing the things they do, some things just don't make sense!

G E T Racin · 04-14-2008, 06:16 PM

If gas and diesel keep going up grade points may not be an issue.

I got into sst at etown last year with a 4. No reason to think it would be much different this year. And since they have no intention of rescinding my oil down penalty, that's one more car that will get in-- 'cause I ain't payin'.

63corvette · 04-14-2008, 08:39 PM

The mention of not paying the oil down penalty must be contagious.
At the last national event I was at I talked to two others who said the same thing. One had received the penalty at a earlier race and was just watching. The other did it at that race not once but twice with a tranny leak.
Makes you wonder how many are not paying and just sitting it out.
Maybe another thread is warranted to see what shows up.

04-14-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
SSTHottie1236 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bath, PA Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has anyone noticed... I guess since Super Comp is not at Englishtown this year and since all those dragsters fit so easily into Super Gas, they are allowing 10 more entries into Super Gas this year. Remember, you could get into Super Gas last year with like a 2 or 3 and in Super Street you needed a 4 or 5 and yes, Super Street's quota is the same as it was last year with a whopping 60 entries. So I'm guessing no one in Cali looks at the Event Statistics on their own website? The only reason I can see keeping the quota low is to not have Super Street become a 7 round class if there is 65 or more entries. 1 extra round = 1 extra round for the payout Kelli 1236 S/ST __________________ Kelli 1236 S/ST 1836 S/G

04-14-2008, 01:15 PM	#2
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 538 Likes: 120 Liked 292 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Has anyone noticed... It is always about the MONEY!!! Take all they can from the RACER!!! Enhance Our Racing Experience!!! Always has been and I am sure it will not change. My 2 Cents

04-14-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
H.A.A.C. Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 319 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Has anyone noticed... I would like to think that there is a very good reason for them to do what they do, but I sure as hell can't figure it out. I got into S/G last year w/ a grade 2. I don't think a grade 5 will make it in S/ST this year. I wish someone from NHRA could explain the reasons for doing the things they do, some things just don't make sense!

04-14-2008, 06:16 PM	#4
G E T Racin Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Has anyone noticed... If gas and diesel keep going up grade points may not be an issue. I got into sst at etown last year with a 4. No reason to think it would be much different this year. And since they have no intention of rescinding my oil down penalty, that's one more car that will get in-- 'cause I ain't payin'. __________________ Gary T

04-14-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 538 Likes: 120 Liked 292 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Has anyone noticed... The mention of not paying the oil down penalty must be contagious. At the last national event I was at I talked to two others who said the same thing. One had received the penalty at a earlier race and was just watching. The other did it at that race not once but twice with a tranny leak. Makes you wonder how many are not paying and just sitting it out. Maybe another thread is warranted to see what shows up.