A little help from those smarter than me

Jeff Teuton · 01-03-2017, 09:11 PM

As you all know, I am a common man and not the top bulb in the tree. I have been looking at FSS/A and FGT/A on the new format. Now from what I have been told, FSS//A is a 5 lb per hp class and FGT/A is 6 lb per hp class. Now from simple reading I have observed that both have an 8.80 index. Not being able to reconcile these, I appeal to my fellow racers on Class Racer for help. So help me here; a new Copo with say 450 hp might run FSS/A, but the same motor in a 69 Camaro at the same weight might run FGT/A at one lb per hp heavier, but both have an 8.80 index. If my thinking is correct (always suspect) the old car in qualifying has to run 450 lbs heavier than the new car? Someone tell me what I am missing here.

01-03-2017, 09:11 PM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	A little help from those smarter than me As you all know, I am a common man and not the top bulb in the tree. I have been looking at FSS/A and FGT/A on the new format. Now from what I have been told, FSS//A is a 5 lb per hp class and FGT/A is 6 lb per hp class. Now from simple reading I have observed that both have an 8.80 index. Not being able to reconcile these, I appeal to my fellow racers on Class Racer for help. So help me here; a new Copo with say 450 hp might run FSS/A, but the same motor in a 69 Camaro at the same weight might run FGT/A at one lb per hp heavier, but both have an 8.80 index. If my thinking is correct (always suspect) the old car in qualifying has to run 450 lbs heavier than the new car? Someone tell me what I am missing here. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK