Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery

Larry Hill · 02-08-2014, 05:33 PM

Most racers want to be World Champions. With that being said. How do all of us get to be the last three sets of cars in eliminations?

Michael Beard · 02-08-2014, 05:52 PM

It's the "Last Three Designated Pair Rule".

I recommend not being late to the lanes with Nitro Joe in the back.

We will run as efficient a program as is possible, by dividing up the field. (different colored run stickers in Qualifying). When we call you, we need you. Get there, suit up, last checks, get in, and go down the track. That way people don't have to spend an hour lounging in the staging lanes, and can spend more time enjoying the race, working on their cars, benchracing, grilling out, or what have you. Remember that despite having 300+ cars, we'll still have just two classes, so it will feel faster paced than an LODRS.

Tom Meyer · 02-08-2014, 05:55 PM

I think if your the last pair out you should be in the first pair out the next round, second pair the same. Their always the same ones maybe a little class. Will you have them racers at your race Michael??

James Perrone · 02-08-2014, 06:55 PM

Larry just take your time its easier and safer to wait out the traffic.

Adger Smith · 02-09-2014, 02:41 AM

Keep two lanes open and when the usually tail-end Charlies come adrag'in up put them at the head of the lanes and first out! Let'em know you have a place for'em... goin down the track.

7423 · 02-09-2014, 10:05 AM

Guess I really don't understand why this is an issue. Why do racers care who is always at the back, the last in line? If your opponent likes to be last, then why would you be up there first waiting and getting upset over it? If it really is a problem for the race staff, then make the first class call and 15 minutes later, close the lanes to that class. If you are not in, you don't race. Miss the call once and you will never miss again.

gbur · 02-09-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by adger smith

keep two lanes open and when the usually tail-end charlies come adrag'in up put them at the head of the lanes and first out! Let'em know you have a place for'em... Goin down the track.

agree

Alan Roehrich · 02-09-2014, 10:43 AM

I'm not seeing this as a huge problem.

The three people that this always seems to be directed at are almost always running at least two classes.

If you're letting the time at which they arrive in the staging lanes get into your head, you're beating yourself, and have no one to blame but yourself.

Use all the time your opponent gives you to prepare your car mechanically, and yourself mentally.

Being last in the lanes does not make you a winner, or a champion.

Worrying yourself about what time someone else gets to the lanes may keep you from being a winner, or a champion.

Paul Merolla · 02-09-2014, 10:48 AM

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Dan Fletcher · 02-09-2014, 11:12 AM

I think Adger has a fantastic idea. One can come up last and pull right to the head of the lanes? No waiting? Like easy pass for the staging lanes? Sign me up! Well maybe not me, but someone that likes to come up last might like the idea...

02-08-2014, 05:33 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,680 Times in 2,222 Posts	Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery Most racers want to be World Champions. With that being said. How do all of us get to be the last three sets of cars in eliminations? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-08-2014, 05:52 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery It's the "Last Three Designated Pair Rule". I recommend not being late to the lanes with Nitro Joe in the back. We will run as efficient a program as is possible, by dividing up the field. (different colored run stickers in Qualifying). When we call you, we need you. Get there, suit up, last checks, get in, and go down the track. That way people don't have to spend an hour lounging in the staging lanes, and can spend more time enjoying the race, working on their cars, benchracing, grilling out, or what have you. Remember that despite having 300+ cars, we'll still have just two classes, so it will feel faster paced than an LODRS. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

02-08-2014, 05:55 PM	#3
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 77 Liked 351 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery I think if your the last pair out you should be in the first pair out the next round, second pair the same. Their always the same ones maybe a little class. Will you have them racers at your race Michael?? __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ??? Last edited by Tom Meyer; 02-08-2014 at 05:58 PM.

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James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,359 Liked 1,803 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery Larry just take your time its easier and safer to wait out the traffic. __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

02-09-2014, 02:41 AM	#5
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery Keep two lanes open and when the usually tail-end Charlies come adrag'in up put them at the head of the lanes and first out! Let'em know you have a place for'em... goin down the track. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 02-09-2014 at 02:42 AM. Reason: sp 7 premature post :~0

02-09-2014, 10:05 AM	#6
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery Guess I really don't understand why this is an issue. Why do racers care who is always at the back, the last in line? If your opponent likes to be last, then why would you be up there first waiting and getting upset over it? If it really is a problem for the race staff, then make the first class call and 15 minutes later, close the lanes to that class. If you are not in, you don't race. Miss the call once and you will never miss again.

02-09-2014, 10:43 AM	#8
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,787 Times in 408 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery I'm not seeing this as a huge problem. The three people that this always seems to be directed at are almost always running at least two classes. If you're letting the time at which they arrive in the staging lanes get into your head, you're beating yourself, and have no one to blame but yourself. Use all the time your opponent gives you to prepare your car mechanically, and yourself mentally. Being last in the lanes does not make you a winner, or a champion. Worrying yourself about what time someone else gets to the lanes may keep you from being a winner, or a champion. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

02-09-2014, 10:48 AM	#9
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery This Thread Title: The Most Inaccurate-est Form of English

02-09-2014, 11:12 AM	#10
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Imitation: The Most Sincerest Form Of Flattery I think Adger has a fantastic idea. One can come up last and pull right to the head of the lanes? No waiting? Like easy pass for the staging lanes? Sign me up! Well maybe not me, but someone that likes to come up last might like the idea... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES