What did you ask for from NHRA for 09?

Dick Butler · 07-02-2008, 04:15 PM

It is time to submit requests per Travis and using the pathway he posted. What changes will help S and SS in your opinion for next year? Did you submit any suggestions?

JD Smith · 07-02-2008, 07:41 PM

LOWER the index -.50 and get back to real class racing!!!!!!....then and only then, will class racing be what it should be.

55 Chevy · 07-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Lowering the indexes will only rid the ranks of new people wanting to go class racing. If they can't compete after a short period they will leave never to return. Not exactly what class racing needs, less competition.
In my case just because NHRA will allow me to run a 4-speed as of 1/1/9 does not mean I should have to just to keep up. 567 passenger chevys never came with them & in my opinion should not be allowed to use them. Plus I will be darned if I am going to cut my original seat or put buckets in just to get a 4 gear in.
Two changes I would recommend;

1) lower the trigger a bunch,so the fast guys can run flat out without being penalized.
2) Establish not just a minimum but a maximum weight that a car can run in a class.

Ed Wright · 07-02-2008, 08:39 PM

I understand maybe not hitting the indexes in Stock, so that could be entry level. A FAST stocker certainly isn't entry level. I don't have an opinion there. Super Stock, I think they need hit at least 1/2 second.

Refering to sugestion #2, I certainly agree. If it's heavy enough for the next class down, make them run there. By the way, how do guys legally run a car over 100 lbs heavy? I hear of people supposedly doing it, but the rule book says the ballast box and contents can't be over 100 lbs total, and anything else has to be bolted to the frame and the nuts welded to the bolts. It would be kinda tough to get that weight bar off real quick for a heads-up, wouldn't it? I'm old and kinda slow, so could somebody please enlighten me?

Thanks.

SS Engine Guy · 07-02-2008, 11:57 PM

If you are already 1.3 under, dumping at 1000 ft. and 500lbs overweight you don't worry about getting out run very often.

I asked them to look at ET vs. MPH vs. Scale weight and factor in the real world.

Also asked for more support to the heads up classes that have had great spectator appeal.

Also asked for an end to the rule change of the week.

Terry Cain · 07-03-2008, 10:03 AM

I'd like to see more money. Traveling expenses are through the roof. If a car qualifies you should at least get the gate back even if you go out first round.

07-02-2008, 04:15 PM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	What did you ask for from NHRA for 09? It is time to submit requests per Travis and using the pathway he posted. What changes will help S and SS in your opinion for next year? Did you submit any suggestions? Last edited by Dick Butler; 07-02-2008 at 04:28 PM.

07-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 229 Likes: 23 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: What did you ask for from NHRA for 09? Lowering the indexes will only rid the ranks of new people wanting to go class racing. If they can't compete after a short period they will leave never to return. Not exactly what class racing needs, less competition. In my case just because NHRA will allow me to run a 4-speed as of 1/1/9 does not mean I should have to just to keep up. 567 passenger chevys never came with them & in my opinion should not be allowed to use them. Plus I will be darned if I am going to cut my original seat or put buckets in just to get a 4 gear in. Two changes I would recommend; 1) lower the trigger a bunch,so the fast guys can run flat out without being penalized. 2) Establish not just a minimum but a maximum weight that a car can run in a class.

07-02-2008, 08:39 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: What did you ask for from NHRA for 09? I understand maybe not hitting the indexes in Stock, so that could be entry level. A FAST stocker certainly isn't entry level. I don't have an opinion there. Super Stock, I think they need hit at least 1/2 second. Refering to sugestion #2, I certainly agree. If it's heavy enough for the next class down, make them run there. By the way, how do guys legally run a car over 100 lbs heavy? I hear of people supposedly doing it, but the rule book says the ballast box and contents can't be over 100 lbs total, and anything else has to be bolted to the frame and the nuts welded to the bolts. It would be kinda tough to get that weight bar off real quick for a heads-up, wouldn't it? I'm old and kinda slow, so could somebody please enlighten me? Thanks. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-02-2008, 11:57 PM	#5
SS Engine Guy Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: usa Posts: 256 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What did you ask for from NHRA for 09? If you are already 1.3 under, dumping at 1000 ft. and 500lbs overweight you don't worry about getting out run very often. I asked them to look at ET vs. MPH vs. Scale weight and factor in the real world. Also asked for more support to the heads up classes that have had great spectator appeal. Also asked for an end to the rule change of the week.

07-03-2008, 10:03 AM	#6
Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 777 Likes: 530 Liked 231 Times in 107 Posts	Re: What did you ask for from NHRA for 09? I'd like to see more money. Traveling expenses are through the roof. If a car qualifies you should at least get the gate back even if you go out first round. __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain19689585@gmail.com

07-02-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
JD Smith Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What did you ask for from NHRA for 09? LOWER the index -.50 and get back to real class racing!!!!!!....then and only then, will class racing be what it should be.