So.. Why aren't RACERS trying to set National records!?

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

On the racer side lots of us stock and super stock racers are getting older. I will be 64 this year. Early on in my career I was able to set the record in my car a couple of times. Right now I dont even know if there is a record in my class or if it is at the minimum. Personally I dont want to run qualifying all day then tear my engine down to do tech then put the thing back together to race the next day. I do build my own engines and am perfectly capable of doing that. Just dont care to. I am sure there are some that buy their engines and have never taken one apart and reassembled it to race the next morning.
Now at the D2 races we have been running one or two rounds on Saturday afternoon/evening so that eliminates the record setting and tear down. I cant remember the last time I saw someone tearing down to set a record. Especially an old guy like me.

In division 1 we have open races to be able to set a record. I did set a record and went thru the full teardown procedure. I was by myself and it took me a full 12 hours to teardown and put back together. I'm right there in age and it took all I had to do it. I set my mind to do it and glad I did. Now I won't be doing it again this year but glad to have great tech people to get it done. I did have help moving my car back to my trailer from a great Hoven family!

[Sean Marconette]

I set the SS/N record in 2019 as it was a big deal to prove my car and engine is legal to myself. The satisfaction of all the trials and broken parts to get it to that point is an ego thing. Constantly trying something to see if that works or doesn’t is what drives me in this performance based class. It’s disappointing that we can’t get a small space in ND once a year of the national records. Even trying to find the current Stock and SS national records is a joke online. The ability to set records with the divisional tech staffing at opens is also a problem the last couple of years.

[DG]

National Opens are definitely the best place to set a record. Division 7 National opens at Sacramento and Fallon are in June so the weather generally doesn't cooperate. Would love to see the Sacramento National Open or Maybe a Bakersfield National open the weekend before the Winternationals.

[Mark Madison]

Originally Posted by DG

National Opens are definitely the best place to set a record. Division 7 National opens at Sacramento and Fallon are in June so the weather generally doesn't cooperate. Would love to see the Sacramento National Open or Maybe a Bakersfield National open the weekend before the Winternationals.

With the announcement today of the possibility of revising the National event schedule moving the first race to Gainesville there would be time to get this on the schedule without conflicts.

Originally Posted by Mark Madison

With the announcement today of the possibility of revising the National event schedule moving the first race to Gainesville there would be time to get this on the schedule without conflicts.

Great ideas!
A National Open right around thanksgiving or later in Sonoma would be killer!
With a big Baro, minus big DA till noon and 100-400 DA the rest of the day- Records would fall!

[Cotten]

Originally Posted by Mark Madison

With the announcement today of the possibility of revising the National event schedule moving the first race to Gainesville there would be time to get this on the schedule without conflicts.

Hello Mark
Where did you see this announcement?
I could not find it on NHRA website or fb page.

[Billy Nees]

http://competitionplus.com/drag-raci...hake-up-coming

Originally Posted by Cotten

Hello Mark
Where did you see this announcement?
I could not find it on NHRA website or fb page.

[PONTIAC'S REVENGE]

The Sport of Class racers was set on a particular pentacle of Ideals. Most of which is toGO FAST! Just like the Spirit of JULY 4th and America We should be internally motivated to Race and be the Fastest! Handicap racing is necessary but SECONDARY NOT PRIMAL! This Sport owes us nothing but a fair playing field! Suggesting there's "no motivation" is extrinsic motivation plagued by "what do you owe me" gambling mentalities. This is what's wrong with Super Stock and Stock in my humble opinion! Why should NHRA feed a bunch of hooligans with their hands out! Ultimately they are giving us exactly what we're asking for...a gamblers race. Lets hold this sport to a higher standard about what we want it to be. Hence this starts from inside US not what NHRA WILL PAY! What I see is happening is the classic denigration of moral fiber to "getting paid" instead of the Glory of being the Best! This is what ultimately whats wrong with this Great sport and our great Country! Wally and George are both rolling in their graves! Stand UP be accountable! Hold TRUTH above Money! Keep the integrity! Most of all... God Bless America and NHRA!

[Mike Jones]

Which Stock or Super Stock Records are you currently chasing?
MJ

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by PONTIAC'S REVENGE

What I see is happening is the classic denigration of moral fiber to "getting paid" instead of the Glory of being the Best!

Ya know, any Racer who's playing this game just for the reason of "getting paid" should find a new game.
The days of making money and/or "getting paid" (or at least even breaking even) are long gone.
Welcome to NHRA racing in the 21ST century!