The state of NHRA

SSDA Hemi · 10-24-2011, 03:26 PM

It appears the alchohol classes are possibly going regional. A post from another board:

Regional races coming?
I have just heard this is the new format for 2012. There was a committee that decided that we will only have "regional" races in 2012 for the Alcohol classes. No divisionals. This was not discussed or decided by the your divisional advisory council. This meeting was invitation only, and held without my knowing it was taking place. I am the Div. 1 advisory rep. and no one asked for my imput. I am curious as to who made up this committee. How many racers were involved, or was this all NHRA's decision?
Mike Kosky, Division 1 Alcohol advisory committee

The thread:
http://www.insidetopalcohol.com/show...l-races-coming

Change is in the air...

Mike Delahanty · 10-24-2011, 07:23 PM

Take a minute to cross over to the Alcohol Fourm at this link. Some interesting reading.

The thread:
http://www.insidetopalcohol.com/show...l-races-coming

Crew Chief · 10-25-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDA Hemi

Change is in the air...

Rumor has it that there will be 6.00, 6.50, 7.00 classes added to Stock. Anyone else hearing that?

C and W Racing · 10-26-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Rumor has it that there will be 6.00, 6.50, 7.00 classes added to Stock. Anyone else hearing that?

I was told that when I went thru tech at Charlotte by Bruce. If anyone should know, I would think that it would be him. I had posted that info after I had gotten back home.
Chuck

Jason · 10-26-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Rumor has it that there will be 6.00, 6.50, 7.00 classes added to Stock. Anyone else hearing that?

I'm just curious. What kind of ET and MPH would a stocker in a 6.00 lb class be capable of running?

Alan Roehrich · 10-26-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

I'm just curious. What kind of ET and MPH would a stocker in a 6.00 lb class be capable of running?

A combination rated at 500HP would weigh 3170 with the driver.

Not that long ago, what was considered a fast traditional 425 rated combination ran around 9.50 @ 136 in AA, which is a 7.5 class, at 3360.

Figure that a 6.0 class stocker would probably be faster than SS/B cars that win class at Indy, with ease. Probably as fast as SS/A cars, with a little effort.

Traction will be the limiting factor. Of course, they may allow the fast classes a 10.5" tire, too.

Greg Hill · 10-26-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

I'm just curious. What kind of ET and MPH would a stocker in a 6.00 lb class be capable of running?

If it's got a blower about 8.80's at 160 plus.

04GTOMan · 10-26-2011, 05:04 PM

I first got into drag racing in the early 70s. Running the stock class when it was stock. I known run local points in brackets. So I don't even care about the NHRA!

Chad Rhodes · 10-26-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 04GTOMan

I first got into drag racing in the early 70s. Running the stock class when it was stock. I known run local points in brackets. So I don't even care about the NHRA!

then why are you reading this forum, let alone posting here

Jim Wahl · 10-26-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 04GTOMan

I first got into drag racing in the early 70s. Running the stock class when it was stock. I known run local points in brackets. So I don't even care about the NHRA!

How is this relative to the question? Jim

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10-24-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA It appears the alchohol classes are possibly going regional. A post from another board: Regional races coming? I have just heard this is the new format for 2012. There was a committee that decided that we will only have "regional" races in 2012 for the Alcohol classes. No divisionals. This was not discussed or decided by the your divisional advisory council. This meeting was invitation only, and held without my knowing it was taking place. I am the Div. 1 advisory rep. and no one asked for my imput. I am curious as to who made up this committee. How many racers were involved, or was this all NHRA's decision? Mike Kosky, Division 1 Alcohol advisory committee The thread: http://www.insidetopalcohol.com/show...l-races-coming Change is in the air...

10-24-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 275 Times in 54 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA Take a minute to cross over to the Alcohol Fourm at this link. Some interesting reading. The thread: http://www.insidetopalcohol.com/show...l-races-coming

10-26-2011, 05:04 PM	#8
04GTOMan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The state of NHRA I first got into drag racing in the early 70s. Running the stock class when it was stock. I known run local points in brackets. So I don't even care about the NHRA!