Originally Posted by JP1738 (Post 691834)

I like this way better. I'll be honest: I do not bring the tools, parts, or expertise to get torn down and race the next day. If I ever get protested or torn down, I'm just going home. I understand it's part of the class, but I genuinely want to avoid it altogether.

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 691840)

Maybe not the place and fit for you.

Funny, but 30-40 years ago, ALL class winners had to load up and tow over to the Ford dealer in town, for a minimum head off teardown. Most ,if not all passed and were ready the next morning. Next day, they started all over again with Super Stock
At that time , you had to win class to guarantee a spot in the eliminator

Today, Class run off is optional. Don't want to tear down? Have a seat in the bleachers.

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 691850)

If you get a request for a tear down and/or get protested and refuse to do it and/or just leave the facility, you will get at least a year off to think about it. Plus when you come back a year later you will have to do the tear down anyway before you are allowed to race again.

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY (Post 691844)

Oh well, stock eliminator is not for everybody …:):)

Originally Posted by JP1738 (Post 691861)

Not to sound like 660, but y'all wonder why the class is fading...

I really expected someone to say "Well I'd help you out" "I'd be happy to give you a hand" but no. You all would prefer there be one less car. lame.

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 691865)

Now that's not what M.J. said. And I know that if you needed some help, another Racer would gladly help you. I know that I would. It's the way we do things.

Originally Posted by NHRA1926 (Post 691829)

Craig Curdie comes to the role from Feld Entertainment. For the past decade, he worked in production with touring groups such as Monster Jam and Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey and was most recently a tour manager for Monster Jam.

And this is why things are changing. He literally came from a circus show. Explains exactly why things are going in the toilet with NHRA. He has ZERO technical knowledge of Stock and Super Stock specifications. I'm sure he really understands specs on cam lift, duration, carburetor, intake manifold, head casting numbers specs or production numbers. The division director should be the person with the most knowledge or understanding of these issues or questions. WHY did NHRA pick these people for division directors that have no knowledge or experience in these important areas? This make absolutely no sense. Pretty sad that these "Directors" refer questions to OTHER division directors because they don't have any answers or knowledge in the field that they were hired to deal with. Again, WHY is this happening?