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Old 12-30-2013, 11:52 AM   #26
goinbroke2
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Default Re: 1975 Index System

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Originally Posted by Dick Butler View Post
Cannot remember the Par system. I bought my first official stocker in 1969 and always raced on the National records. Hard in the midwest to win on a California or Jersey National Record. Really fun because NO one could so we all were in the same boat and some days you out drove them.
I agree the current system is a "part of the scam". The others are the factoring system and the structure which allows a class for everyone instead of everyone racing a class.
Example of this is local National events allowing 80 entries and Hundreds of classes. Result no need for class only bracket racing. No need to tech because its only a dial in race if you are too busy. Added issue is developments by hi tech companies. Ever expanding rules in supposed limited class, S and SS. The Comp tech reachs these and presto HI BUCK Motors, Trans, and Cars. Result gone are the locally successful racers on a budget...
Yeah, there should be one class only right? Just sbc in 69 camaro's and who ever is the fastest wins? Sounds awesome, just find out who ever has the most money, and they win. YAY!! what an awesome concept!
Why not just race aircraft heads up? How many other ways can somebody say "I'm richer than you"? After all, the whole idea of dragracing was based on wallets right?

Dick, there are LOTS of places to go heads up racing. If you want to do that exclusively, have fun. Buy a "competitive car" for a couple hundred grand and have fun.

S/SS is fine the way it is with dial and heads up, thanks.
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