No alcohol cars at divisionals in 2012 - Page 2

Andrew Hill · 11-08-2011, 08:10 PM

I thought the points for alcohol would be based on a 2 regions, but the races would still be the same, just at fewer events.

Angelo DiTocco · 11-08-2011, 08:17 PM

Prob isn't going to matter to any of us "tradional" sportsman racers - they will just replace the Alky cars with something that takes up more track time, makes even less sense, crashes and/or oils the track just as much.....but brings them in more revenue....... read between the lines... its already being done.

Dennis P Chapman · 11-08-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

Prob isn't going to matter to any of us "tradional" sportsman racers - they will just replace the Alky cars with something that takes up more track time, makes even less sense, crashes and/or oils the track just as much.....but brings them in more revenue....... read between the lines... its already being done.

X2 on that.

Ed Wright · 11-08-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sammy pizzolato

just think of the money nhra will save on oil dry.just think of the down time that will be saved.more space in the pits. win win for everybody.the alcohol cars will save to. those cars are very costly to run and should be run at nationals only they are so close to the nitro cars anyway.

I agree.

X-TECH MAN · 11-08-2011, 09:49 PM

Since the alky cars wont be messing up the track are you guys going to be able to hook on a "rusty" track surface?

KRatcliff · 11-08-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Since the alky cars wont be messing up the track are you guys going to be able to hook on a "rusty" track surface?

Yep, there will be more hooking than at the hotels in Vegas.

thomas sheehan · 11-08-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

Prob isn't going to matter to any of us "tradional" sportsman racers - they will just replace the Alky cars with something that takes up more track time, makes even less sense, crashes and/or oils the track just as much.....but brings them in more revenue....... read between the lines... its already being done.

... you hit the nail on the head!

greg fulk · 11-09-2011, 03:27 AM

Just me but if they would cut it to 2 races per Div. you put Div 6 & 7 as west, Div. 4&2 as south , Div 3&5 as midwest & Then have 4 races in Div. 1 as northeast. It would work be easier to promote as "Big Div" races & we just might see better racing between these cars. Like said before though I'm sure the races without these cars they will "fill" with something foolish!.....just my .02 cents

THE LEGEND · 11-09-2011, 08:21 AM

Instead of filling with something foolish they could cut a day out of the event. Have Friday for T&T and Tech Qualify Saturday and race Sunday. Now thats a good idea.
Chip

C and W Racing · 11-09-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Instead of filling with something foolish they could cut a day out of the event. Have Friday for T&T and Tech Qualify Saturday and race Sunday. Now thats a good idea.
Chip

I would think that if they went to a two day event, it would be Friday for qualifying and time runs with the race on Saturday. Sunday would be a travel day back home or used in case of rain on Saturday
Chuck

11-08-2011, 08:10 PM	#11
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 703 Likes: 449 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: No alcohol cars at divisionals in 2012 I thought the points for alcohol would be based on a 2 regions, but the races would still be the same, just at fewer events. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

11-08-2011, 08:17 PM	#12
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 750 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: No alcohol cars at divisionals in 2012 Prob isn't going to matter to any of us "tradional" sportsman racers - they will just replace the Alky cars with something that takes up more track time, makes even less sense, crashes and/or oils the track just as much.....but brings them in more revenue....... read between the lines... its already being done. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

11-08-2011, 09:49 PM	#15
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: No alcohol cars at divisionals in 2012 Since the alky cars wont be messing up the track are you guys going to be able to hook on a "rusty" track surface?

11-09-2011, 03:27 AM	#18
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: No alcohol cars at divisionals in 2012 Just me but if they would cut it to 2 races per Div. you put Div 6 & 7 as west, Div. 4&2 as south , Div 3&5 as midwest & Then have 4 races in Div. 1 as northeast. It would work be easier to promote as "Big Div" races & we just might see better racing between these cars. Like said before though I'm sure the races without these cars they will "fill" with something foolish!.....just my .02 cents __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

11-09-2011, 08:21 AM	#19
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: No alcohol cars at divisionals in 2012 Instead of filling with something foolish they could cut a day out of the event. Have Friday for T&T and Tech Qualify Saturday and race Sunday. Now thats a good idea. Chip