combo class

[Glenn1066]

i raced in my first combo class race today....raced Bobby Warren who had 3 tenths on me but I needed more practice on the tree, congrats Bobby and i improved on my light. I am not sure if I like this new way to race for class, its kinda waste of time and money as some cars are so quick you know they will win, they don't
have to hit the tree as they know they have you covered. In the future unless i need the practice on the tree I think I will pass on this combo class. BTW congratulations to Bob C for winning and Brian O for ru.

Glenn

[Bench Racer]

Glenn this new "class win" crap is a cop out way for NHRA to save a couple of hundred dollars on plastic Wallys! Indy will never be the same as class wins will not get you in. I used to enjoy Indy due to all of the "odd ball" cars that went there to win class but that is history. My Brother runs a SS/GT car but I must admit I pull for the old school stock and super stockers. I guess in 2012 the SS line up at indy will be new Chryslers, new Fords, and the rest will be bogus SS/GT combos. I miss seeing the cars that brought the class where it is. Don Jackson

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by Glenn1066

i raced in my first combo class race today....raced Bobby Warren who had 3 tenths on me but I needed more practice on the tree, congrats Bobby and i improved on my light. I am not sure if I like this new way to race for class, its kinda waste of time and money as some cars are so quick you know they will win, they don't
have to hit the tree as they know they have you covered. In the future unless i need the practice on the tree I think I will pass on this combo class. BTW congratulations to Bob C for winning and Brian O for ru.

Glenn

Just wondering what would you do if 3 cars showed up in your same class and all 3 were 3 tenths faster than you?

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by novassdude

just wondering what would you do if 3 cars showed up in your same class and all 3 were 3 tenths faster than you?

exactly!

[Dave Ley]

Plastic Wally's ??? I have given many Wally's out but have NEVER given out a plastic one.

Originally Posted by Bench Racer

Glenn this new "class win" crap is a cop out way for NHRA to save a couple of hundred dollars on plastic Wallys! Indy will never be the same as class wins will not get you in. I used to enjoy Indy due to all of the "odd ball" cars that went there to win class but that is history. My Brother runs a SS/GT car but I must admit I pull for the old school stock and super stockers. I guess in 2012 the SS line up at indy will be new Chryslers, new Fords, and the rest will be bogus SS/GT combos. I miss seeing the cars that brought the class where it is. Don Jackson

[Ed Fernandez]

Dave,I guess he means the inscription plate.They've been plastic since 2003 I think.Nothing new.
As far as the combo I ran the one at Englishtown and the fastest car (by .20) went red 1st rd.I lost to the winner and after doing some adjustments he won and was still slower than the fastest guy.Sometimes you eat the bear and sometime the bear eats you.I actually thought it was fun running the combo.
Wow,I posted something positive.I think Jack is having heart palpitations.:>):>):>)

[Frank Castros]

Bravo Ed!

Doesn't that feel good?

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Dave,I guess he means the inscription plate.They've been plastic since 2003 I think.Nothing new.
As far as the combo I ran the one at Englishtown and the fastest car (by .20) went red 1st rd.I lost to the winner and after doing some adjustments he won and was still slower than the fastest guy.Sometimes you eat the bear and sometime the bear eats you.I actually thought it was fun running the combo.
Wow,I posted something positive.I think Jack is having heart palpitations.:>):>):>)

Ed - I've got my Nitro close by .But as we both know most folks who race this new "class" have a bunch of fun .Are some guys outgunned ? You bet but most are close enough to enjoy it and we've seen many times this year where the outcome has been determined by a "holeshot" .

I also agree with Dave - no plastic here and in most cases racers are proud they've earned something rather than just taking a single for it ..............