NEW IHRA T/S & T/D Class..........

Marc Kinton · 12-29-2009, 03:37 PM

best part to me? THIS is what these classes were designed for. I can't wait even though all I will see from my new position at the track is the parachutes and the drivers reaction when they get out! Should be a LOT of fun no doubt. 6.80 and .40's will probably be the norm. It's also cool that you can run the eliminator now without interfering with the quick-8.

Michael Galofaro · 01-02-2010, 01:21 PM

Agree it will be a great addition to the class - also lowering the bump for the regular TD field. Which is long overdue.
The TS quick 8 might be a little more on the normal side - but the TD side is going to be VERY fast. Honestly think you will have to run 6.10 to even think you are going to have a shot a qualifying - there will be 3-5 guys in the 5.80 range so fill in the last 3-4 spots . Everyone is gonna come out of the woodwork for this and it's going to be fun to watch.

X-TECH MAN · 01-12-2010, 06:59 AM

ECONOMICS 101.....spend over $100,000 to $150,000 or more to run for $1000. Real smart???

Carl Juliano · 01-12-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

ECONOMICS 101.....spend over $100,000 to $150,000 or more to run for $1000. Real smart???

Bringing up economics in a racing forum is not smart. Who cares how much people spend? Some people dont put a price on fun, look at at all the "New Cars" in all the other classes.....from the .90 guys to the S/SSTK guys.....its all the same *****. Most of us arent doing it for the $$$. If I had that kind of $ I'd get a new car too....who cares?

masracing · 01-14-2010, 06:55 AM

I should start by saying I am fully in support of this idea. I do think it will give more publicity to the class. I do think it will drop the bump spots for the Top Dragster race as well which is not a bad thing. My concern is that looking at the new schedule for a national event it is optomistic at best. Just the idea of running 3 qualiftying runs and first round on Friday is a lot with every thing else that has to happen. Then They are going to run the rest of the race on Saturday along with a seperate 3 round race after that. Are the cars that are going to be fast enough to make this deal going to be able to run 7 rounds in one day? Assuming. that they have a really good day and go rounds in both races. Im probably not one of them that will qualify so Im just asking. Then what happens if their are any delays at all in the schedule? I think its a great step and I really hope it works it will just be interesting to see how it plays out in the real world of rain delays, oil downs and everything else that happens at a race.

B.J. Masiello

12-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW IHRA T/S & T/D Class.......... best part to me? THIS is what these classes were designed for. I can't wait even though all I will see from my new position at the track is the parachutes and the drivers reaction when they get out! Should be a LOT of fun no doubt. 6.80 and .40's will probably be the norm. It's also cool that you can run the eliminator now without interfering with the quick-8.

01-02-2010, 01:21 PM	#2
Michael Galofaro Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 58 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW IHRA T/S & T/D Class.......... Agree it will be a great addition to the class - also lowering the bump for the regular TD field. Which is long overdue. The TS quick 8 might be a little more on the normal side - but the TD side is going to be VERY fast. Honestly think you will have to run 6.10 to even think you are going to have a shot a qualifying - there will be 3-5 guys in the 5.80 range so fill in the last 3-4 spots . Everyone is gonna come out of the woodwork for this and it's going to be fun to watch.

01-12-2010, 06:59 AM	#3
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: NEW IHRA T/S & T/D Class.......... ECONOMICS 101.....spend over $100,000 to $150,000 or more to run for $1000. Real smart???

01-14-2010, 06:55 AM	#5
masracing Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW IHRA T/S & T/D Class.......... I should start by saying I am fully in support of this idea. I do think it will give more publicity to the class. I do think it will drop the bump spots for the Top Dragster race as well which is not a bad thing. My concern is that looking at the new schedule for a national event it is optomistic at best. Just the idea of running 3 qualiftying runs and first round on Friday is a lot with every thing else that has to happen. Then They are going to run the rest of the race on Saturday along with a seperate 3 round race after that. Are the cars that are going to be fast enough to make this deal going to be able to run 7 rounds in one day? Assuming. that they have a really good day and go rounds in both races. Im probably not one of them that will qualify so Im just asking. Then what happens if their are any delays at all in the schedule? I think its a great step and I really hope it works it will just be interesting to see how it plays out in the real world of rain delays, oil downs and everything else that happens at a race. B.J. Masiello

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