New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

so when are the "Little Guys" going to get a FWD class or two?

Even better, when can they be properly moved to a regular class?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Even better, when can they be properly moved to a regular class?

I'd be OK with that. Can we combine the Sticks and Automatics at the same time?

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I'd be OK with that. Can we combine the Sticks and Automatics at the same time?

Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of one pound weight breaks.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of one pound weight breaks.

Is it one pound with Sticks and Autos combined? From I/S down there's the same or less participation than in the FWD classes.
Based on indexes, a FWD combo would need between a 3 and 4 pound weight break.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Is it one pound with Sticks and Autos combined? From I/S down there's the same or less participation than in the FWD classes.
Based on indexes, a FWD combo would need between a 3 and 4 pound weight break.

Actually, I think one pound weight breaks with FWD rolled into appropriate classes is a big enough step to start with. That's a substantial reduction in the number of classes, and should result in plenty of heads up runs on its own.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Actually, I think one pound weight breaks with FWD rolled into appropriate classes is a big enough step to start with. That's a substantial reduction in the number of classes, and should result in plenty of heads up runs on its own.

I absolutely agree but at the same time it would be much less controversial to combine Sticks and Autos at one pound (different HP factors) than it would be to combine FWDs because the FWDs would need a serious HP/weight factor break. Although I wouldn't mind seeing it. It sure would "tighten" things up and stop a lot of the sandbagging.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I absolutely agree but at the same time it would be much less controversial to combine Sticks and Autos at one pound (different HP factors) than it would be to combine FWDs because the FWDs would need a serious HP/weight factor break. Although I wouldn't mind seeing it. It sure would "tighten" things up and stop a lot of the sandbagging.

Adjusting the weight breaks to put FWD cars in regular classes, and putting all classes on a one pound weight break, will accomplish that, without adding the extra change. It also affects every combination in the class, without excluding some and including others. Everyone gets a weight break change. And new competitors. It also achieves at least as great a reduction in classes, and as great an increase in heads up races.