Class Eliminations Run Order

Monte Howard · 01-08-2019, 12:42 AM

Since we didn’t race at the US Nationals last year, I went to Indy to watch Stock and Superstock Class Eliminations. I would like to see NHRA go back to calling A-G/SA to the lanes and put all A/SA cars in one lane, B/SA in the lane besides them and so on. Setting in the stands watching a couple I/SA cars runs then and couple K/SA cars then whoever. It is a complete mess for the fans. Please NHRA I think for the fans we need to get back to running all same class cars together.this back and forth is a complete mess while setting in the stands.

Steve Dziorny · 01-08-2019, 04:39 AM

This would require everybody in the same class to show up in a timely manner which can get difficult once enough cars start blocking up the entrance to the lanes.

340Cuda · 01-08-2019, 12:20 PM

I too would like to see the class cars all run together by class, A/S, A/SA, B/S, B/SA etc.

However I think it would be a nightmare to try and pull that off and not have delays.

Rod Greene · 01-08-2019, 02:56 PM

Simple solution. They already pair the cars on a ladder so you know who you are running, Call class to lane like A/S to lane one B to 2 etc . You have 15 minutes to be in your lane and paired up. A runs first when the first pair roll out the lane is blocked if an A car pulls up late he loses. The the B cars roll out when they move if a B car is late he loses. ETC... IF you are late you really were not serious about running class maybe next time you will be prepared.
This is similar to the first 3 pairs in eliminations. This eliminates the people who hang back and play games.

Scott Loge · 01-08-2019, 04:26 PM

Agreed,

Why not use both sides assign each class a Lane # and tell them get there. Start runnin lane 1 and go through. You not in your lane when its time you don't run!!

Easy Peasy!!

a pontiac · 01-08-2019, 04:40 PM

When I mentioned this at Indy this year, I was told, " its changed, get over it." This worker was too young to comprehend much more than his authority and his clipboard. I use "worker" loosely in his case.

voltdr · 01-08-2019, 06:08 PM

It's difficult enough to get all of the cars in the lanes for qualifying during the given time must less at a specific time.....
Dan

Rod Greene · 01-08-2019, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltdr

It's difficult enough to get all of the cars in the lanes for qualifying during the given time must less at a specific time.....
Dan

I never had a problem getting to the lanes on time. I was usually the first car there. I think that after you didn't make it once and lost you would get your act together and be there on time.

Bill Bogues · 01-08-2019, 08:43 PM

Call them up in order: a,b,c etc: if there not in line to run when there class starts running too bad.

Dallas Kelly · 01-08-2019, 10:07 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again, to run a class together requires that the personnel assigned to the staging lane jobs understand what a CLASS is and how important for the show that everyone in that class runs consecutively. This was NEVER a problem when Redman controlled the lanes during class eliminations so most competitors understand it IS a manageable situation but the will to do so must originate form the top down. Rant over.

01-08-2019, 12:42 AM	#1
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 279 Likes: 1 Liked 71 Times in 23 Posts	Class Eliminations Run Order Since we didn’t race at the US Nationals last year, I went to Indy to watch Stock and Superstock Class Eliminations. I would like to see NHRA go back to calling A-G/SA to the lanes and put all A/SA cars in one lane, B/SA in the lane besides them and so on. Setting in the stands watching a couple I/SA cars runs then and couple K/SA cars then whoever. It is a complete mess for the fans. Please NHRA I think for the fans we need to get back to running all same class cars together.this back and forth is a complete mess while setting in the stands. __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

01-08-2019, 04:39 AM	#2
Steve Dziorny Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order This would require everybody in the same class to show up in a timely manner which can get difficult once enough cars start blocking up the entrance to the lanes. __________________ 317 K/SA 2002 Dodge Dakota

01-08-2019, 12:20 PM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,853 Liked 800 Times in 337 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order I too would like to see the class cars all run together by class, A/S, A/SA, B/S, B/SA etc. However I think it would be a nightmare to try and pull that off and not have delays.

01-08-2019, 02:56 PM	#4
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 422 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order Simple solution. They already pair the cars on a ladder so you know who you are running, Call class to lane like A/S to lane one B to 2 etc . You have 15 minutes to be in your lane and paired up. A runs first when the first pair roll out the lane is blocked if an A car pulls up late he loses. The the B cars roll out when they move if a B car is late he loses. ETC... IF you are late you really were not serious about running class maybe next time you will be prepared. This is similar to the first 3 pairs in eliminations. This eliminates the people who hang back and play games. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

01-08-2019, 04:26 PM	#5
Scott Loge Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Livermore,Ca Posts: 334 Likes: 15 Liked 145 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order Agreed, Why not use both sides assign each class a Lane # and tell them get there. Start runnin lane 1 and go through. You not in your lane when its time you don't run!! Easy Peasy!!

01-08-2019, 04:40 PM	#6
a pontiac Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 65 Likes: 3 Liked 36 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order When I mentioned this at Indy this year, I was told, " its changed, get over it." This worker was too young to comprehend much more than his authority and his clipboard. I use "worker" loosely in his case.

01-08-2019, 06:08 PM	#7
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order It's difficult enough to get all of the cars in the lanes for qualifying during the given time must less at a specific time..... Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

01-08-2019, 08:43 PM	#9
Bill Bogues Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bethany La. Posts: 323 Likes: 96 Liked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order Call them up in order: a,b,c etc: if there not in line to run when there class starts running too bad. __________________ Bill Bogues 4696 STK

01-08-2019, 10:07 PM	#10
Dallas Kelly Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleves, OH Posts: 141 Likes: 318 Liked 85 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Class Eliminations Run Order I've said it before and I'll say it again, to run a class together requires that the personnel assigned to the staging lane jobs understand what a CLASS is and how important for the show that everyone in that class runs consecutively. This was NEVER a problem when Redman controlled the lanes during class eliminations so most competitors understand it IS a manageable situation but the will to do so must originate form the top down. Rant over.