The Importance of Class Runoffs

[jmcarter]

Mike is right, the current quotas have largely made it a combo deal which removes the thrill of having heads up runs. Granted, combos are competition and we’re all competitive (with the possible exception of 5 who’ve taken the poll) so Indy and the Baby Gators (plus possibly a very few others) are the only places that feature “true” class competition. I’m not sure the Nitro junkies who attend on Friday would understand a combo run any more than they do the .90 classes but any exposure is better than what we’re getting currently.

[Bobby Fazio]

As much as I hate combos and have never stood a chance in them, they are easy to understand for the novice spectator because there is no breakout. They can actually be kind of fun to watch at that point.

[PozQB14]

The first question by said "novice spectator" Why are they letting off at 1000'? 9&10 second heads up races aren't exciting, even when we know what it takes to get these cars that fast.

[bubski]

OMG !! here we go again !! Bubski is like what?? Lets see !! there's a million different classes in Stock ,Super Stock !! Why !! No one knows for sure but its all fair and equitable !! How about STICKS and AUTOS run heads up !! How about cars with same index regardless of class run heads up !! the indexes are fair don't you know !! You cant run a class elimination type format if everyone is in a different class and there's no competition !! Due to car quotas or manipulating the "system" Its a joke being played on the racer !! After all Sticks and Autos and same indexes are run then it comes down to combo class for whatever that is !! Class should be heads up no BS till theres a winner !! not a manipulator !! who's F$@king the system and laughing at everyone else !! Bubski is tired of the woke AZZ BS and game playing !! YOUR stuff is BAD azz ?? run whoever is next to you with the same index !!

[e vassar]

WHOA!..OK so I'll be the only one here that thinks the guy or gal who DRIVES their way through the whole field should have the spotlight on Sunday. I understand the class eliminations and heads-up runs are what makes our class unique, If we are going to throw the indexes up on the scoreboard and first one to the finish line is the winner, let me know cause I'm going to Oklahoma to buy that V6 Malibu.

[Albert Lee]

You have to admit that Bubski is right about way too many classes. That's the first step that gets overlooked.

Al Corda

[Bobby Fazio]

This thread just went into left field. Let's not argue about too many classes and quotas, we can start another thread for that. Read the original post and decide/vote if you think class runoffs should be on Friday at a national event. Thanks.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

This thread just went into left field. Let's not argue about too many classes and quotas, we can start another thread for that. Read the original post and decide/vote if you think class runoffs should be on Friday at a national event. Thanks.

Good luck with that Bobby! Getting S/SS Racers to agree on anything is kinda like herding cats. Getting S/SS Racers to just answer to YES/NO is even harder.

[1347]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

This thread just went into left field. Let's not argue about too many classes and quotas, we can start another thread for that. Read the original post and decide/vote if you think class runoffs should be on Friday at a national event. Thanks.

I think the poll itself is giving you the answer. The posts might have gone off track, but a pretty good percentage is giving you what you wanted to know.
Hope you can work some magic with NHRA, I know you will try your best.

[GrapeApe7575]

Bobby it's a wonderful idea and one of the primary reasons we compete in Stk/SS for the thrill of a heads up victory. Unfortunately, I believe the Negaholics have it right in their belief that this will never happen. We are nothing but fodder for NHRA and haven't been since the days of Sox/Landy/Jenkins.

As much as the purists want to minimize the fact that we are just a more expensive form of bracket racing that is indeed what we are. When is the last time you headed to the lanes without shoe polish in the car.

If there ever was a time when a race was to feature class runoffs I think it would be made much more interesting if they talked about what makes an A/SA car an A/SA. Why is a 69 Big Block Camaro so awesome and how does it relate to the car they had "back in the day". Every person I've ever known had a Grandma or an Aunt that had a Duster at one point. If the announcer would discuss what it takes to make that lowly F/SA small block Mopar a real hot rod it would become more interesting.....for about 11 seconds....especially if it bends the rear license plate on the way out of the hole!!!