Time to Revisit the Super Times?

Maverick · 12-09-2011, 02:09 PM

I always liked the 1/4 mile length for racing. But some of the pros are only going 1000 feet for the race. If you want to change the Index from 9.90 to 9.0, then you might want to consider racing the Super classes to 1000 feet and then change the index to a even number. I think it would definitely make people be on the throttle control for less time. It would lower the top speed, and might make more sense. And the track prep would be the same for the fast pros, as well as for the sportsman. I like racing the 1/4 mile. But I expected when some of the pros went to 1000 feet, that the super classes would follow suit after a little time. Super gas might be 8.0 and super comp 7.0. Just an idea.

Rollins_2241 · 12-09-2011, 03:38 PM

Since I've run one since 2005, I don't think "passionate hatred" applies. It's just a fact that they are an obstacle to spectators, especially on TV, and therefore the "story" that attracts investor and sponsor dollars.

The better ways to hit an index include programmable digital ignitions, nitrous controllers, and similar devices. They provide the same tunability without the funny looking picture.

As long as the front and back gate is the zero-sum game in the economics of drag racing, it will be stagnant. Every major advancement in the economics has come through broader marketing, usually dependent on sponsor dollars, which are in turn directly dependent on exposure, which brings us to TV.

CBS · 12-09-2011, 04:22 PM

Michael....when you pull out from under the tower in the late rounds in the super classes....the fans are there for the fuel cars.....because they are right behind you....I don't believe anything has changed....

and don't forget when you speed up the indexes...you put the hurt on the low buck guys....and you increase speeds to who knows what.....right now the speeds are self governing.....as its difficult to make a 190 mile an hour car good on the stop....

Rock

Bill Baer · 12-09-2011, 04:36 PM

Chris

Check your PM's

chebby2 · 12-09-2011, 08:41 PM

This is some good Stuff

DOS VETTES · 12-10-2011, 02:21 PM

Hey Chebby.......I"ll Go for the popcorn, You get us a beer!

chebby2 · 12-10-2011, 04:23 PM

Ever notice that when we get on here the thread usually stops. lol

12-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 3 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? I always liked the 1/4 mile length for racing. But some of the pros are only going 1000 feet for the race. If you want to change the Index from 9.90 to 9.0, then you might want to consider racing the Super classes to 1000 feet and then change the index to a even number. I think it would definitely make people be on the throttle control for less time. It would lower the top speed, and might make more sense. And the track prep would be the same for the fast pros, as well as for the sportsman. I like racing the 1/4 mile. But I expected when some of the pros went to 1000 feet, that the super classes would follow suit after a little time. Super gas might be 8.0 and super comp 7.0. Just an idea.

12-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#2
Rollins_2241 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? Since I've run one since 2005, I don't think "passionate hatred" applies. It's just a fact that they are an obstacle to spectators, especially on TV, and therefore the "story" that attracts investor and sponsor dollars. The better ways to hit an index include programmable digital ignitions, nitrous controllers, and similar devices. They provide the same tunability without the funny looking picture. As long as the front and back gate is the zero-sum game in the economics of drag racing, it will be stagnant. Every major advancement in the economics has come through broader marketing, usually dependent on sponsor dollars, which are in turn directly dependent on exposure, which brings us to TV.

12-09-2011, 04:22 PM	#3
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? Michael....when you pull out from under the tower in the late rounds in the super classes....the fans are there for the fuel cars.....because they are right behind you....I don't believe anything has changed.... and don't forget when you speed up the indexes...you put the hurt on the low buck guys....and you increase speeds to who knows what.....right now the speeds are self governing.....as its difficult to make a 190 mile an hour car good on the stop.... Rock Attached Thumbnails Last edited by CBS; 12-09-2011 at 04:29 PM.

12-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#4
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? Chris Check your PM's __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

12-09-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
chebby2 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 256 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? This is some good Stuff

12-10-2011, 02:21 PM	#6
DOS VETTES Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? Hey Chebby.......I"ll Go for the popcorn, You get us a beer!

12-10-2011, 04:23 PM	#7
chebby2 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 256 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Time to Revisit the Super Times? Ever notice that when we get on here the thread usually stops. lol

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