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Originally Posted by Michael Beard
It's been noted that a number of performance-related concessions have been made over the years, superceded parts, this, and that. I don't feel that an AHFS hit is an attempt to "slow racers down" as much as it is to get cars classified correctly. Since cars have made performance gains through various concessions, why *shouldn't* they have their horsepower adjusted? HP ratings are supposed to reflect a combinations potential. More potential, more horsepower. Once a car is correctly classified and factored, y'all can go aas fast as you want!
Can't say as I disagree!
>> 3) AHFS trigger set to "review" at 1.00 under index.
Is it better to have an imperfect AHFS system, or the pre-AHFS factoring by committee?
Committe will always leave an impression of favoritisim, used for and against compititors. Also, I think it's pretty clear that NHRA wants as little effort placed on the class as possible on their part. Either by design or default (lack of resources), that's just the way it is. Therefore, imperfect AHFS.
>> 4) Maximum ballast 100#.
How about if your race weight exceeds the minimum weight for the next heavier class, you *must* claim that class? ie., if you're running in B/SA at C/SA weight, you must claim C/SA for that event.
Sounds fair enough.
5) Combine FI cars with carb cars first, later combine stick and auto.
Many folks like to claim S/SS as performance eliminators, that is until you start combining classes to come up with more heads-up runs... If two classes have the same index, why would they not be considered the same class? They just need letter designations for indexes, not combinations.
Bottom line: more heads-up races. Cut it, name it, brand it any way you want, the end result is still the same. Sponsors, manufacturers and fans are all happier. Some racers will be disappointed.
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Michael,
my responses are in bold text.
Tgriffith,
Your "wish what your asking for" statement is accurate. As I stated, under this idea I would only be .29 under with present conditions of my SS/H AMX. The problem I constantly see here on this forum is everybody wants what is best for themselves. If I could not make a show because of this, so be it. I'll work harder. Could be successful, could be a failure. But I firmly believe that if performance is not king in this class (S & SS), then it will die.
Note: these idea's are not just mine. They are an accumulation of many other's I am in contact with. They just don't want to get torn apart by the lions (or kitties, whichever they may be)!