FS/XX - SS/AH In Comp ?

Ken Miele · 01-30-2019, 08:36 AM

There has been talk of the FS/XX and SS/AH class running in Comp. What do you guys think. Many of these racer don't want to race in the bracket format of Stock and Super Stock. They would like to run more heads up type racing. I know Comp is not a flat out heads up class with handy cap starts and lifting at the other end most times, but it might be a better option for these classes.

When there is no Hemi Challenge or Factory Stock Showdown race, it would be a option to race Comp. Maybe some would race it all the time as they feel that FSS is out of there reach. Other questions would be, how do you think the current Comp teams would feel about it, and do you think it would give Comp a shot in the arm to make the class more popular.

Ken Miele · 01-30-2019, 08:41 AM

As I just finished posting about these classes, NHRA has announced that they can run Comp this season, wow what timing.

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...358&zoneid=175

01-30-2019, 08:47 AM

It’s a great idea. Been a long time coming

jmcarter · 01-30-2019, 09:22 AM

Think it's a big boost for the FS/XX owners, particularly those west of the Mississippi. Comp is the top of the pyramid in sportsman racing IMHO and while they are a "unique" bunch of characters their innovation, hard work and passion is amazing. Believe they will welcome the new classes, bigger fields is better for all of them. Will be tough against the 8.47 index but is worth a shot. The 8.75 index for Hemi cars will make that even tougher but again, worth a shot. Would assume the personal indexing for Comp would not apply when they compete in their 'other' eliminators.

Bucky Hess · 01-30-2019, 09:56 AM

I was all for it, but that index is not fair to start. So I don't think they are helping comp

Spyphish · 01-30-2019, 10:22 AM

Why not go all in. Slant the carbs and 5 speeds. 8.90 index would help.

Do we still run class in comp? or at USNATS?

rboyle · 01-30-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

There has been talk of the FS/XX and SS/AH class running in Comp. What do you guys think. Many of these racer don't want to race in the bracket format of Stock and Super Stock. They would like to run more heads up type racing. I know Comp is not a flat out heads up class with handy cap starts and lifting at the other end most times, but it might be a better option for these classes.

When there is no Hemi Challenge or Factory Stock Showdown race, it would be a option to race Comp. Maybe some would race it all the time as they feel that FSS is out of there reach. Other questions would be, how do you think the current Comp teams would feel about it, and do you think it would give Comp a shot in the arm to make the class more popular.

I think it's a great option. Key word is option. Some cars and teams will be competitive right away, some may have a learning curve and others will stay where they are.
I also think the current Comp teams will welcome the new racers. The fuller fields, more car counts can help keep Comp alive. It is the classic, first to the finish line wins type racing that drew most of us to Drag Racing.

01-30-2019, 08:36 AM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,520 Times in 1,521 Posts	FS/XX - SS/AH In Comp ? There has been talk of the FS/XX and SS/AH class running in Comp. What do you guys think. Many of these racer don't want to race in the bracket format of Stock and Super Stock. They would like to run more heads up type racing. I know Comp is not a flat out heads up class with handy cap starts and lifting at the other end most times, but it might be a better option for these classes. When there is no Hemi Challenge or Factory Stock Showdown race, it would be a option to race Comp. Maybe some would race it all the time as they feel that FSS is out of there reach. Other questions would be, how do you think the current Comp teams would feel about it, and do you think it would give Comp a shot in the arm to make the class more popular.

01-30-2019, 08:41 AM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,520 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: FS/XX - SS/AH In Comp ? As I just finished posting about these classes, NHRA has announced that they can run Comp this season, wow what timing. http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...358&zoneid=175

01-30-2019, 08:47 AM	#3
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01-30-2019, 09:22 AM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,364 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: FS/XX - SS/AH In Comp ? Think it's a big boost for the FS/XX owners, particularly those west of the Mississippi. Comp is the top of the pyramid in sportsman racing IMHO and while they are a "unique" bunch of characters their innovation, hard work and passion is amazing. Believe they will welcome the new classes, bigger fields is better for all of them. Will be tough against the 8.47 index but is worth a shot. The 8.75 index for Hemi cars will make that even tougher but again, worth a shot. Would assume the personal indexing for Comp would not apply when they compete in their 'other' eliminators. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-30-2019, 09:56 AM	#5
Bucky Hess Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 182 Likes: 69 Liked 151 Times in 23 Posts	Re: FS/XX - SS/AH In Comp ? I was all for it, but that index is not fair to start. So I don't think they are helping comp __________________ Bucky Hess 1426 SS/AH

01-30-2019, 10:22 AM	#6
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: FS/XX - SS/AH In Comp ? Why not go all in. Slant the carbs and 5 speeds. 8.90 index would help. Do we still run class in comp? or at USNATS?