Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses - Page 7

Ed Carpenter · 02-15-2018, 01:36 AM

Just for fun, I sent another follow-up email to Mr. Light about this. Never heard back during the offseason.......

Jim Wahl · 02-15-2018, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Carpenter

Just for fun, I sent another follow-up email to Mr. Light about this. Never heard back during the offseason.......

Huh, imagine that! Jim

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Jesse Kershaw · 02-15-2018, 10:36 AM

Glen Gray is a good guy but overwhelmed and IMO this shouldn't be a tech group issue.

As a manufacturer rep I proposed similar points for qualifying ideas to Josh Peterson. I think some version of this has been batted around by NHRA brass for at least 4 years.

There is no sportsman racing business manager that this should probably go through and I think it's easy for it to fall through the cracks.

I wish you luck, I think it's a good idea and I'd like to see it.

Dave Muller · 02-15-2018, 12:13 PM

I would love to see class eliminations at divisionals. That would be awesome! Thanks for putting in the effort.

kansas stocker · 02-15-2018, 12:17 PM

Ed, I like your ideas.
Looking at the latest ND and I can't find a records page.
Looks like they have gone backwards again.
Pete

Bobby DiDomenico · 02-15-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Muller

I would love to see class eliminations at divisionals. That would be awesome! Thanks for putting in the effort.

Great idea though sadly with the Harley Baggers, Snowmobiles, etc. here I'm not sure there is enough time in the day.

At the very least run qualifying off of the class indexes so spectators see the cars, except the 1000' lifts, close at the finish line.

4spdJohnny · 02-15-2018, 03:43 PM

I've said for years that time trials should be ran off the index's. Not only make more sense to the casual fan but as a driver get more seat time with finish line closing ratios. Cost nothing! I see zero downside to it

Mike Jones · 02-15-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 4spdJohnny

I've said for years that time trials should be ran off the index's. Not only make more sense to the casual fan but as a driver get more seat time with finish line closing ratios. Cost nothing! I see zero downside to it

I agree 1000%
Especially from a fan`s perspective
Who wants to see a 13.00 second car leave with an 8.80 FS car
It looks rediculous
Mike A114

Ed Carpenter · 02-15-2018, 11:56 PM

Mr. Light responded today saying he would talk to Glen Gray and the SRAC reps and get back to me. We'll see if anything happens. Now that the seasons started I don't look to anything happening this year......

kansas stocker · 02-16-2018, 08:46 AM

It looks like all of your suggestions, except the added points, could be implemented with just a word from the top man. Printing records and letting people know as they were being set (as has been done in the past) is easy enough. Running time trials off of the index would be much better for fans as well as racers. Looks like division directors could add class racing if they so desired. I'll visit with mine next time I see him.
Pete

02-15-2018, 01:36 AM	#61
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,697 Likes: 185 Liked 502 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses Just for fun, I sent another follow-up email to Mr. Light about this. Never heard back during the offseason....... __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

02-15-2018, 10:36 AM	#63
Jesse Kershaw Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 108 Likes: 6 Liked 120 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses Glen Gray is a good guy but overwhelmed and IMO this shouldn't be a tech group issue. As a manufacturer rep I proposed similar points for qualifying ideas to Josh Peterson. I think some version of this has been batted around by NHRA brass for at least 4 years. There is no sportsman racing business manager that this should probably go through and I think it's easy for it to fall through the cracks. I wish you luck, I think it's a good idea and I'd like to see it. __________________ Jesse Kershaw

02-15-2018, 12:13 PM	#64
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 491 Likes: 157 Liked 221 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses I would love to see class eliminations at divisionals. That would be awesome! Thanks for putting in the effort.

02-15-2018, 12:17 PM	#65
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 229 Likes: 417 Liked 223 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses Ed, I like your ideas. Looking at the latest ND and I can't find a records page. Looks like they have gone backwards again. Pete

02-15-2018, 03:43 PM	#67
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 239 Likes: 457 Liked 119 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses I've said for years that time trials should be ran off the index's. Not only make more sense to the casual fan but as a driver get more seat time with finish line closing ratios. Cost nothing! I see zero downside to it __________________ John A. McLaughlin 5757 B/S 440-6 or G/S 383 70 Road Runner, Dad's 5096 K/SA 70 Two Ton Tamater, Taylor's,Alec,Breezy

02-15-2018, 11:56 PM	#69
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,697 Likes: 185 Liked 502 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses Mr. Light responded today saying he would talk to Glen Gray and the SRAC reps and get back to me. We'll see if anything happens. Now that the seasons started I don't look to anything happening this year...... __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

02-16-2018, 08:46 AM	#70
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 229 Likes: 417 Liked 223 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Proposal and NHRA and IHRA Responses It looks like all of your suggestions, except the added points, could be implemented with just a word from the top man. Printing records and letting people know as they were being set (as has been done in the past) is easy enough. Running time trials off of the index would be much better for fans as well as racers. Looks like division directors could add class racing if they so desired. I'll visit with mine next time I see him. Pete