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Marvin Robinson · 09-20-2012, 11:53 AM

Alright, here is my take on the suggestions so far....

I think a good solution is emerging among the comments, especially when you combine idieas from Bad Banana, Capt Cobrajet, Jeff, Sammy, 442Olds and X-Tech who are all kinda in the same framework, and Myron, who also addresses the marketing side (which the Big 3 are primarily interested in). Just trying to give credit where it is due

1. Factors need to be examined and adjusted ASAP. I would suggest reviewing these by going thru this year's runs and making the adjustments over the Winter.

1a. New cars need HP, older cars need WT break. (You could do one or the other, but a combo is probably the most fair, let old cars lighten up some, and add HP to the newer ones. 1/8 mile performances from this year are probably the fairest assessement)

2. FI/Computer cars need to run in their own classes, the TOOLS to make adjustments are in a different league from the carbureted cars and they definitely have an advantage in ease of adjustment and precision over the older cars - level 'em out by letting them compete with each other in class eliminatons.

2a. Supercharged cars need to be in their own class - period.

3. Readjust the indexes so they are more realistic. (Something on the order of .5 seems to make sense to me... cars should not routinely be .8 - 1.2 under.)

4. More classes and crate motors are not a good solution, this would dilute classes and make the eliminator even more difficult to monitor and manage... not what we need.

5. Better media coverage of the S/SS would give manufacturers the exposure they crave.

Old idea, not likely to get much play, but a joint NHRA/Racer committee should be looking over this stuff on an ongoing basis, and have seasonal meetings to assess and make changes, with racer representation in the form of divisional delegates to vote. The actual number and structure of this body would need to be "discussed" and agreed on....

These measures seem to cover most of the bases fairly and are doable, if the will to do so is there on the part of NHRA At the very least, they suggest a workable framework for improvement.... just one racer's opinion

I think if these measured are done realistically, we could make S/SS much better for everybody....

09-20-2012, 11:53 AM	#2
Marvin Robinson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gary, IN Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New cars, old cars and horsepower ratings. Alright, here is my take on the suggestions so far.... I think a good solution is emerging among the comments, especially when you combine idieas from Bad Banana, Capt Cobrajet, Jeff, Sammy, 442Olds and X-Tech who are all kinda in the same framework, and Myron, who also addresses the marketing side (which the Big 3 are primarily interested in). Just trying to give credit where it is due 1. Factors need to be examined and adjusted ASAP. I would suggest reviewing these by going thru this year's runs and making the adjustments over the Winter. 1a. New cars need HP, older cars need WT break. (You could do one or the other, but a combo is probably the most fair, let old cars lighten up some, and add HP to the newer ones. 1/8 mile performances from this year are probably the fairest assessement) 2. FI/Computer cars need to run in their own classes, the TOOLS to make adjustments are in a different league from the carbureted cars and they definitely have an advantage in ease of adjustment and precision over the older cars - level 'em out by letting them compete with each other in class eliminatons. 2a. Supercharged cars need to be in their own class - period. 3. Readjust the indexes so they are more realistic. (Something on the order of .5 seems to make sense to me... cars should not routinely be .8 - 1.2 under.) 4. More classes and crate motors are not a good solution, this would dilute classes and make the eliminator even more difficult to monitor and manage... not what we need. 5. Better media coverage of the S/SS would give manufacturers the exposure they crave. Old idea, not likely to get much play, but a joint NHRA/Racer committee should be looking over this stuff on an ongoing basis, and have seasonal meetings to assess and make changes, with racer representation in the form of divisional delegates to vote. The actual number and structure of this body would need to be "discussed" and agreed on.... These measures seem to cover most of the bases fairly and are doable, if the will to do so is there on the part of NHRA At the very least, they suggest a workable framework for improvement.... just one racer's opinion I think if these measured are done realistically, we could make S/SS much better for everybody.... __________________ Marvin Robinson 3188 STK/SS