The answer to indexes, and performance.

[Ron Ortiz]

Why is it that the fast guys are the ones who want to lower the indexes?

Lets have some fun, and let the real racing begin. Here is a very simple answer to this nagging problem.

1. Leave the indexes alone. The only thing they do is set the minimum performance standard for all classes

2. Eliminate the "trigger". There should be no trigger whatsoever. If someone wants to run it all the way out, they should be allowed to do so, without any penalty. Remember this is a performance category. This would also be beneficial as a safety thing since there is so much blatant braking at the finish line. (you should try running a slow car and see all the smoke at the top end by the fast guys) ( the only thing they get is a warning, over and over again) ( they ought to bounce a person automatically if there is smoke from the tires at the finish line)

3. If there is no trigger, then the fast guys are going to be on top, then all the individuals who keep saying that you need to try another class or get off the keyboard and work on your stuff, can do so themselves.

4. If you think someone is illegal because they really fly, then protest them for a specific thing or shut the hell up. Maybe you should work on your stuff.

5. During this time NHRA should be recording all incrimental times and be getting ready for the BIG Refactoring Party at the end of the year.

5. After about a year of this everything should be about panned out. The cheaters will have been caught, the crybabies will have had their tears dried up, the classes will be leveled out, the slugs will be gone, the bad asses will still be bad, the fields will be smaller, the sponsers will be happy, NHRA will have more time for the Pros, and you all will get what you wanted.

By the way when is NHRA going to give the sponsers a break on their contingency program?
And to all you fine individuals who keep pursuing the lowering of indexes, Screw All Of You.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA Bunch of self serving assholes.