Heard in the Stands at the Indy

[Dick Butler]

Guys got to realize that keeping the tech men up on 1million combinations in Stk and SS cannot be done and should not be expected. Keeping the combinations "simple and limited " can be an answer but no one will listen to that one. Everyone fears lack of innovation, lack of their own car, lack of their own brand.........lack of racing the combo they currently own..and understand.
Everyone rather sacrifice the whole sport while continuing to play the same games year after year. Run what they allow today and "Bi####" about cost, tech, rules etc. Complain about no sponsors, no crowd, no heads up racing....
A clean start class with spec , sealed motors could recover the crowd, cut the cost, increase the interest of sponsors and NHRA but I doubt support could be found anywhere
It cannot be done by one man, one group or brand. (MOPAR shoot out is the exception or example of supporting a concept. Not everyone can afford a 200,000 program.
Allow any body you have at a fixed wt and cubic inchs spec or sealed motor and at least
people could test the water with their current car and a cheaper motor combo to see if it works.

[aspen7709]

Hey Carey, Why not stud the crank hub? Use long studs, slide the spacer then the wheel on. Im sure ARP would make them to any spec you need. It would be just like the clutch set up in top fuel cars then....Studs give more clamping force and are "safer" right and you spend more money right? Good luck in your fight!

Kenny Newsome 7709 ?/SA

[Bryan Worner]

You guys think it's bad when you hear this stuff in the stands? How about when it comes out of the track announcer's mouth across the loud speakers? I heard, during a couple of heads up runs at Atco, a double breakout!

But the best had to be hearing over and over that ONLY round winners return to the lanes!

[keith ohanesian]

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

You guys think it's bad when you hear this stuff in the stands? How about when it comes out of the track announcer's mouth across the loud speakers? I heard, during a couple of heads up runs at Atco, a double breakout!

But the best had to be hearing over and over that ONLY round winners return to the lanes!

I always wondered why they would look at me and my car funny when we rolled up for second round!

[BKSG1198]

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

You guys think it's bad when you hear this stuff in the stands? How about when it comes out of the track announcer's mouth across the loud speakers? I heard, during a couple of heads up runs at Atco, a double breakout!

But the best had to be hearing over and over that ONLY round winners return to the lanes!

After I lost in the 2nd round at Atco I was really tempted when he called for "3rd round only round winners" return to just pull up with a $50.00 in my hand and be like "where's the buy back line start."

[Todd Boyer]

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

You guys think it's bad when you hear this stuff in the stands? How about when it comes out of the track announcer's mouth across the loud speakers? I heard, during a couple of heads up runs at Atco, a double breakout!

But the best had to be hearing over and over that ONLY round winners return to the lanes!

Leo Taugher did the "double breakout" thing on a heads-up yesterday, but at least he caught it as soon as he sid it, and corrected himself.

[racerxx]

sounds as if NHRA wants Honda so provide pit scooters, ATV's and UTV's and maybe a few generators.

[tommy d]

Originally Posted by aspen7709

Hey Carey, Why not stud the crank hub? Use long studs, slide the spacer then the wheel on. Im sure ARP would make them to any spec you need. It would be just like the clutch set up in top fuel cars then....Studs give more clamping force and are "safer" right and you spend more money right? Good luck in your fight!

Kenny Newsome 7709 ?/SA

If he starts moving the flywheel around then he has to move the starter with it. And everything effects the next thing. Fun!

[69camz28]

I've been here since Thurs and have heard a few funny things here and there. But more than hearing is the seeing, there's been some outstanding people watching. The nitro cars bring out some amazing mullets, I have pictures if anyone is interested : )

[CycloneFE]

Originally Posted by 69camz28

I've been here since Thurs and have heard a few funny things here and there. But more than hearing is the seeing, there's been some outstanding people watching. The nitro cars bring out some amazing mullets, I have pictures if anyone is interested : )

Oh yes, please post them!