Where are the lower class cars?

[jmantle]

After running a "slow" car for the last 4 years, I think the worst red light issue is a non issue. Having a clean tree most of the time is more of an advantage. When I ran my super pro car, I was usually the faster car and found the distraction of the car in the other lane was a problem for me at times. The biggest issue I see for the slower cars is the big swings with the wind and weather, just wish for a calm, cloudy day.
Jim Mantle U,V/SA 6632

[bill dedman]

Originally Posted by jmantle

After running a "slow" car for the last 4 years, When I ran my super pro car, I was usually the faster car and found the distraction of the car in the other lane was a problem for me at times. The biggest issue I see for the slower cars is the big swings with the wind and weather, just wish for a calm, cloudy day.
Jim Mantle U,V/SA 6632

I said I wouldn't write any more about this, but when I read something like this, it is more than I can do, not to respond. I apologize to all who are offended by posts that offer more truth than is palatable...

RE: ":I think the worst red light issue is a non issue. Having a clean tree most of the time is more of an advantage."

Are you under the impression that if they (NHRA) employ a double red light system, you will LOSE your valued, "CLEAN TREE?"

You won't; it will still be there, as always.

All it (the new system) would do is force EVERYONE to face the same red light jeopardy, like you always do, when running against a second-leaving car.

Is there anything unfair about that, making the red light rule equal for all cars?

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by bill dedman

i said i wouldn't write any more about this, but when i read something like this, it is more than i can do, not to respond. I apologize to all who are offended by posts that offer more truth than is palatable...

Re: ":i think the worst red light issue is a non issue. Having a clean tree most of the time is more of an advantage."

are you under the impression that if they (nhra) employ a double red light system, you will lose your valued, "clean tree?"

you won't; it will still be there, as always.

All it (the new system) would do is force everyone to face the same red light jeopardy, like you always do, when running against a second-leaving car.

Is there anything unfair about that, making the red light rule equal for all cars?

xxx

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by jmantle

After running a "slow" car for the last 4 years, I think the worst red light issue is a non issue. Having a clean tree most of the time is more of an advantage. When I ran my super pro car, I was usually the faster car and found the distraction of the car in the other lane was a problem for me at times. The biggest issue I see for the slower cars is the big swings with the wind and weather, just wish for a calm, cloudy day.
Jim Mantle U,V/SA 6632

Jim , I don't think it's a non-issue, but I think it's a minor issue.
I do know plenty of people who's partial justification for moving up to A-B-C cars, was it gave the other guy the first opportunity to red light.

That being said, it was never enough reason for me to NOT build a slower car.
In reality , if you can't string together 4 or 5 good lights in a row, you're not going to win much, leaving first or second.

There were several " first" red lights this weekend. I'm surprised we haven't heard about them yet, here.. .But that's another thread, isn't it?

[Dwight Southerland]

"In reality , if you can't string together 4 or 5 good lights in a row, you're not going to win much, leaving first or second."

Exactly.

But, when the second-leaving competitor is not forced to prove he can do that better than the first-leaving competitor, there is an advantage.