I'm so confused

sscrewcheif · 09-04-2010, 06:06 PM

I must be missing something here....looking at qualifying for Stock at Indy. Also looking at eliminations...(on DRC) As far as qualifying goes....per there final order #129 is Dan Fletcher. Under the heading " Not Qualified". But looking thru the round wins. he is in the second round and going to 3rd. So did someone not make it thru teardown? or get DQ'd ? or??

Sorry if it obvious but I don't see it

Gary Bouman · 09-04-2010, 06:12 PM

Larry Hill broke a motor and Drooze car ignition problems hence the reason for the one and two alternates getting in the show. Gary

sscrewcheif · 09-04-2010, 06:16 PM

Thanks for clearing that up!!

Randall Klein · 09-04-2010, 08:58 PM

Two broken racers in stock allow two alternates in. I see on the SS ladder two Wescott's, that I thought had also broken and gone home, but still on the ladder. Either they fixed both cars and returned, or as I believed, once qualified you stay on the ladder.

I may be mistaken, because Indy runs a full field, but I always thought, unless Div Director allows, you are on the ladder after making a qualifying run.

Enlighten me please

Jim Cimarolli · 09-04-2010, 10:40 PM

Hey Randall,

Hope all is well with you folks up there.
I think they substitute an alternate at the time of the pairings for the first round if anyone is a no show.

Lyn Smith · 09-04-2010, 11:29 PM

3 alternates got in the first round of stock.In the second round 2 of the alternates flecher,and sweasy raced each other.This is the first Indy in history that at least one stocker did not get DQed!!!

X-TECH MAN · 09-05-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

3 alternates got in the first round of stock.In the second round 2 of the alternates flecher,and sweasy raced each other.This is the first Indy in history that at least one stocker did not get DQed!!!

Thats because the tech crew isnt looking hard enough OR oders from the "Ivory Tower" told them not to DQ ANYONE ! I knew this was going to happen before tear downs even started.

bubski · 09-05-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Thats because the tech crew isnt looking hard enough OR oders from the "Ivory Tower" told them not to DQ ANYONE ! I knew this was going to happen before tear downs even started.

they didnt want to rub salt in the wounds of all the non DP and CJ racers whats a little cheatin if there so bogus

art leong · 09-05-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Thats because the tech crew isnt looking hard enough OR oders from the "Ivory Tower" told them not to DQ ANYONE ! I knew this was going to happen before tear downs even started.

I guess the order didn't include Superstock?
I tend to believe the racers sharpend up the rides to be sure to pass.

DBi Racing · 09-05-2010, 02:08 PM

"they didnt want to rub salt in the wounds of all the non DP and CJ racers whats a little cheatin if there so bogus"

NHRA wasted their time tearing down the DP/CJ cars. I agree with bubski, it's not that they were going to find anything illegal about those cars, it's that the horsepower rating for the combos are not even close! I am sure there are plenty of other cars they should have been looking at.

And here's something to think about, why was the #1 qualifier not torn down? No disrespect to Mr. Blossom, he found a unique and killer combo and made the best of it. Everybody knew that combo was going to be fast and NHRA obviously knew it too. Instead they tear down DP/CJ cars that everybody knew was going to be fast, and for what? To find that the specs are dead on and they have been caught with their pants down!

Bill Lent
O/SA 3158

09-04-2010, 06:12 PM	#2
Gary Bouman Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40 Likes: 641 Liked 18 Times in 9 Posts	Re: I'm so confused Larry Hill broke a motor and Drooze car ignition problems hence the reason for the one and two alternates getting in the show. Gary

09-04-2010, 06:16 PM	#3
sscrewcheif Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: southern california Posts: 83 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I'm so confused Thanks for clearing that up!! __________________ Big wheelies are for show!! Go fast or go home!!!

09-04-2010, 08:58 PM	#4
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: I'm so confused Two broken racers in stock allow two alternates in. I see on the SS ladder two Wescott's, that I thought had also broken and gone home, but still on the ladder. Either they fixed both cars and returned, or as I believed, once qualified you stay on the ladder. I may be mistaken, because Indy runs a full field, but I always thought, unless Div Director allows, you are on the ladder after making a qualifying run. Enlighten me please

09-04-2010, 10:40 PM	#5
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: I'm so confused Hey Randall, Hope all is well with you folks up there. I think they substitute an alternate at the time of the pairings for the first round if anyone is a no show.

09-04-2010, 11:29 PM	#6
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 281 Liked 963 Times in 193 Posts	Re: I'm so confused 3 alternates got in the first round of stock.In the second round 2 of the alternates flecher,and sweasy raced each other.This is the first Indy in history that at least one stocker did not get DQed!!!

09-04-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
sscrewcheif Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: southern california Posts: 83 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm so confused I must be missing something here....looking at qualifying for Stock at Indy. Also looking at eliminations...(on DRC) As far as qualifying goes....per there final order #129 is Dan Fletcher. Under the heading " Not Qualified". But looking thru the round wins. he is in the second round and going to 3rd. So did someone not make it thru teardown? or get DQ'd ? or?? Sorry if it obvious but I don't see it __________________ Big wheelies are for show!! Go fast or go home!!!

09-05-2010, 02:08 PM	#10
DBi Racing Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I'm so confused "they didnt want to rub salt in the wounds of all the non DP and CJ racers whats a little cheatin if there so bogus" NHRA wasted their time tearing down the DP/CJ cars. I agree with bubski, it's not that they were going to find anything illegal about those cars, it's that the horsepower rating for the combos are not even close! I am sure there are plenty of other cars they should have been looking at. And here's something to think about, why was the #1 qualifier not torn down? No disrespect to Mr. Blossom, he found a unique and killer combo and made the best of it. Everybody knew that combo was going to be fast and NHRA obviously knew it too. Instead they tear down DP/CJ cars that everybody knew was going to be fast, and for what? To find that the specs are dead on and they have been caught with their pants down! Bill Lent O/SA 3158

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