Indy Thoughts for the Future

[Superfan1]

I returned home from Indy a short while ago, and I have some ideas that may bring back some of the glory of past Indys. We all know that next year Indy will return to its traditional 6 day (Weds.- Mon.) schedule. Taking that into consideration, here are my thoughts on how to make Indy better.

1. A return to no AHFS as it has been for the last several years, until this year.

2. Increase the Stock and Super Stock quotas from 150 to at least 170; preferably 180.

3. Run the Jeg's Allstars at a different race such as the Jeg's Sportsnationals.

If the NHRA implemented all 3 of these suggestions; I believe the Indy experience would be improved for both racers and fans.

I will be posting my pictures from Indy no later than tomorrow.

[KRatcliff]

Return to the old schedule of running Stock class one day and teardown next day. Same for Super Stock. They alternated in the past and afforded for more time to teardown before eliminations.

That was part of the intrigue who would be called to the barn and the outcome. They certainly don't seem to be afraid to call cars into the barn as evidenced this year. Some were called in after 1st round and some after 2nd round. I would prefer this to be done before eliminations start if possible for the more intensive looks. Keep the spot checks throughout for the easier stuff like carbs/TB, safety items, electronics.....

[rognelson777]

Class winners race, like stock and superstock use to be. All class winners in stock / superstock race off using their class index for handicap. No breakout, no AHFS, race to the finish line, and you better cut a good light.

[Chip THELEGEND Johnson]

I think the Allstars should run on the biggest stage possible. Not the sports nationals

[thomas sheehan]

1... NEVER return to the "no AHFS".. let it work when people want to go fast (Indy)
2... Reread suggestion #1

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Chip THELEGEND Johnson

I think the Allstars should run on the biggest stage possible. Not the sports nationals

Chip, the All Stars started at the Sportsnats in Bowling Green many years ago ….I thought it was a great venue to SHOWCASE the All Stars.

[Kevin Panzino]

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

Return to the old schedule of running Stock class one day and teardown next day. Same for Super Stock. They alternated in the past and afforded for more time to teardown before eliminations......

Absolutely !!! Class racers like to watch the other class racers. With this years schedule, there was no way an SS racer got to see many Stockers running class or vice versa. It would have been great to have the day off, have a few beers and watch the other class race all day!!!!

[Bunkster]

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

Return to the old schedule of running Stock class one day and teardown next day.....

Stock at Indy 1986:

Thursday - 2 qualifying runs
Friday - 2 qualifying runs
Saturday - Class
Sunday - Tear down
Monday - First round 8am

[Lyn Smith]

Originally Posted by Bunkster

Stock at Indy 1986:

Thursday - 2 qualifying runs
Friday - 2 qualifying runs
Saturday - Class
Sunday - Tear down
Monday - First round 8am

In 86 I think it was class winners and the other top qualified cars to fill out a 96 car field.

[Rose Racing]

Originally Posted by rognelson777

Class winners race, like stock and superstock use to be. All class winners in stock / superstock race off using their class index for handicap. No breakout, no AHFS, race to the finish line, and you better cut a good light.

Why so the guy with the most $$$$$ can win F that...... Thats what Class is for.....