Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

It’s not unusual for 10% of the entries drop out at the last minute. If the goal is to have 150 cars then the quota needs to be 165. Stuff happens. Cars break. Trucks break down. Health and family issues arise. Work sometimes get in the way.
The schedule is not favorable for the stock and super stock classes. Class on Wednesday and first round on Thursday and half the field is on their way home and the event has barely gotten under way. Basically we are Just in the way there.

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

I’m 43, and I’ve been to Indy roughly 25 times, obviously starting at a young age. Been to the last 12 or so in a row. All my visits have been as a spectator. I do wish there was no AHFS this year, as you could see tons of drivers lifting early. But I wouldn’t say it’s lost a thing. There are as many cars here as their ever has been, especially with the inclusion of Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Super Street. I come every year on Wed/Thurs/Fri (I do have to leave after tomorrow this year), that won’t change. The Big Go is awesome.

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

What facts? A week ago both classes were filled up. I guess you weren't watching. It actually went over because when Matt Lisa made the Jegs Allstar race, he told me he was still allowed in the big race even though it met the quota.

In fact, in George Wrights post on qualifying predictions he names all 150 stock entries, and 156 super stock entries

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

We dropped out early Monday. Not due to luster, AHFS or any thing other than fighting a problem we didn't beat. We tested at Rockingham Thursday, worked again Friday and tested at Atlanta Saturday and made the hard decision not to go. We were fast enough to Q but AHFS was not a concern. Just an issue we didn't feel safe running with. If we had fixed the problem we were set to go. Hated to miss it as we are not getting any younger.

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

OMG!! Here click on the link for FACTS!!

I'm telling you they can't fill the quota at 150 I don't care what happened a few weeks ago. I'm talking about how many cars showed up at Indy this year. They can't get 150 stock or super stock to show up does that help you understand what I'm trying to say ? My point is there used to be over a 160 cars show up back in the day or more and now more and more aren't going.


https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEventStatus.asp

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

Here is what I know, …..keeping in mind COVID, AHFS, IDA and our Canadian friends are shut out ……136 entries in stock is the LOWEST number of entries that I can ever remember at the US NATIONALS….Heck , there were more stocker entries at that HELL HOLE Columbus for the Sportsnats ….

RIDDLE ME THAT …..

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

EXACTLY!!! What is so hard to understand about what I said, I MEAN ****!!



I'm going to have to ask you MJ, do you have any FACTS to support your claim lmao lmao!!!

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

Short answer is YES.

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

Mr. Tosto, just the FAX …..LOL …..

Re: Has INDY lost its luster ???
 

It was a hell off a class final .003 at the stripe. The 305/263 combo is safe for now.