Re: Eliminate AHFS
 

Ya know, I'm honestly at a point where I believe that the NHRA is just milking this whole thing for what they can get out of it without getting into too many lawsuits for as long as they can.
As I've said before and I'm sure that you're sick of hearing, I am not going to spend the kind of money that is expected from us to be competitive only to be "tossed" on an arbitrary, gray-area ruling or a personal vendetta.
There are plenty of very competitive lower-class combos which can be built for not a lot of money to go to any NHRA race but Indy.
I'm probably not the guy to be telling anybody to NOT go to Indy as I love the race and the times that I've been there I've done OK. I'll be there spectating this year. So I guess that the bottom line is, if you really want to go and participate then get off of your wallet and go! One way or another it's gonna cost you. AHFS or not.

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James, envy is never a great look. Let us all be glad and satisfied when all still healthy and wealthy enough to keep playing this game.

Buying a brand new pr of FWD slicks and bogart wheels 2 weeks ago from a great fellow class racer up here in Oregon who has the car in the garage ready to go racing, his pocket still full enough to give me a good deal, wants instead to race with them on his car instead of mine...but cannot be licensed currently by NHRA as he is currently on blood thinners, makes me greatful beyond mention to still be healthy enough to even play the game. And that he thought enough of me to consider how they can help me, even while he is sidelined.

Lots of people will always have more toys to play with. The Good Lord has blessed us all...let's go racin'!

And I pray he can get back in the game soon! Darin...Mr. Poole go get em and make em fast.

Re: Eliminate AHFS
 

How many folks here have tried to get a new car combo in the NHRA books lately? The 50-60 yr old cars fill the classifications.Old news! Very well know! New cars and getting factory engine specs is a tough road. Someone try an 8 speed auto with what is available between the rear tires and a V6 if you can get specs>

Paul H

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Not ready yet Billy, but it is the goal and maybe ththuWinter's changes gets me closer to the ultimate goal. AHFS or no at Indy I know I am out classed right now by 3 to 4 esat coast/Midwest cars...catching up though with each improve completed. Tuning ability now is a biiiig help. And it is just fuel so far. Timing is next up.

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I went to the SRT Headquarters and worked with the great people at Mopar to get the 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 1320 in the guide. So it is still possible.

Re: Eliminate AHFS
 

How about two Stock Eliminator classes for each current class.
One class is called Top Stock .
You choose to run your car in Top/Stock or Regular Stock class. Class
Same rules, weight breaks ladders etc.
Only difference is Top Stock cars indexes are 1.0 LOWER.
Fast guys can keep it Matted.
Top Stock races a Regular Stock same class , it's a dial a number race.
Top Stock car races a same class Top Stock car, first car to the stripe wins.

Just an Idea..
Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620/7888

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Hit a bit of a wall with the 2016 Challenger with a V6. Don't ask me why we tried. I'm still working on my 2014 5.7 project.

Paul H