AHFS Changes.

Mike Pearson · 12-12-2022, 05:47 PM

I say leave the AHFS the way it is. There is no perfect fix for the inequalities in our type of racing. The system that is in place now has worked to some extent over the years. There will always be some combos that are softer than others and as long as the racers with those combos protect their combos they will continue to run as fast as they please.
Personally I have a slow combo in SS that will not hit the trigger so i can run all out. There are plenty in my class that can run a second under and I have nothing for them. If I get a heads up and get beat I just load up and head home and get ready for the next race. I am now 64 years old and I still enjoy racing super stock. I cant compete heads up with the guys that spend 30-40K on an engine another 10K on a trans and converter. Even if I could I wouldn't spend that much to race for a $1200 to $1500 purse and some contingency that wont pay even if you win. I do this for fun no to make money although its nice to win a bit now and then. I plan to continue to race as long as my health will allow me too
Really the choice is up to each racer to decide how they want to race and what motivates them. If you want to spend money and go fast then you have to be willing to take the hit when it comes and not complain. If you want to race on a budget then you have accept that you will get beat on a heads up with a faster car in your class. Not all of us are wealthy and retired. I still work a 10 hr day then get in the truck and drive 8-10 hours to get to a race and be up in the morning ready to go the next day. I race within my means.

12-12-2022, 05:47 PM	#9
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: AHFS Changes. I say leave the AHFS the way it is. There is no perfect fix for the inequalities in our type of racing. The system that is in place now has worked to some extent over the years. There will always be some combos that are softer than others and as long as the racers with those combos protect their combos they will continue to run as fast as they please. Personally I have a slow combo in SS that will not hit the trigger so i can run all out. There are plenty in my class that can run a second under and I have nothing for them. If I get a heads up and get beat I just load up and head home and get ready for the next race. I am now 64 years old and I still enjoy racing super stock. I cant compete heads up with the guys that spend 30-40K on an engine another 10K on a trans and converter. Even if I could I wouldn't spend that much to race for a $1200 to $1500 purse and some contingency that wont pay even if you win. I do this for fun no to make money although its nice to win a bit now and then. I plan to continue to race as long as my health will allow me too Really the choice is up to each racer to decide how they want to race and what motivates them. If you want to spend money and go fast then you have to be willing to take the hit when it comes and not complain. If you want to race on a budget then you have accept that you will get beat on a heads up with a faster car in your class. Not all of us are wealthy and retired. I still work a 10 hr day then get in the truck and drive 8-10 hours to get to a race and be up in the morning ready to go the next day. I race within my means. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS