Index Changes

Detroit Bob · 11-20-2007, 12:04 PM

Did not really see the rationale behind lowering them in the first place.
Bob

Ty Webb · 11-20-2007, 12:55 PM

They were considering lowering the SS indexes to keep the Stockers out of SS. Was this due to SS'ers crying about the Stockers?

Jeff Lee · 11-20-2007, 01:12 PM

I think it would be great if dedicated Superstockers weren't bumped out of their own class by traveling pro's with their stockers because they are bumped out of their own class as a result of NHRA eliminating their own category for that particular event. More so if NHRA cuts to 64 car fields as a maximum for any / all events once the pro side of NHRA takes affect.

Tony Janes · 11-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Jeff how many traveling pros are there? That is a non issue. 64 car field, that is not going to happen either. If stock and super stock is going to get cut for a time basis, it will in the number of time trials.

Speedracer · 11-20-2007, 02:42 PM

I think you are right about the 64 car fields.Thats not going to happen.32 might be more like it.

Andys dad · 11-20-2007, 02:57 PM

NHRA will still need the filler

Ron Ortiz · 11-20-2007, 03:31 PM

The new filler is already in the experimental stages at Divisionals. T/S & T/D. Or if you race at the Pomona events it is called Super Pro & Pro, I believe.
But do not worry, soon you will only be at Sportsnationals.
Be thankful that they do not use lie detectors instead of Tech, the fields would then be down to 16, at -.40 under.
See, people complain, and NHRA has responded.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA

Jeff Lee · 11-20-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Janes

Jeff how many traveling pros are there? That is a non issue. 64 car field, that is not going to happen either. If stock and super stock is going to get cut for a time basis, it will in the number of time trials.

It looks like anywhere from 3-5%. Your right, it should be a non-issue. It should be so insignificant that NHRA makes absolutely no concession to such a small group. NHRA should, as a business or community of racers, should not yield one iotta to such a small faction and should make every effort to appease the majority. Isn't that the way it is?
And I sure hope your wrong about the number of qualifying runs! Because your talking about going down to 1 in some instances!

Speedracer · 11-20-2007, 03:48 PM

There certainly is not a lack of potential filler.Top Sportsman,Top Dragster,Top Super Stock,Top Stock,Top Snowmobile,Top Motorhome.Top Pit Bike.The list could go on and on.

Jim Caughlin · 11-27-2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedracer

There certainly is not a lack of potential filler.Top Sportsman,Top Dragster,Top Super Stock,Top Stock,Top Snowmobile,Top Motorhome.Top Pit Bike.The list could go on and on.

I've seen some of those Top Motorhomes is secret testing, they do some pretty impressive wheelstands...

11-20-2007, 12:04 PM	#1
Detroit Bob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods Mi Posts: 89 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Index Changes Did not really see the rationale behind lowering them in the first place. Bob

11-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
Ty Webb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: WV Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Index Changes They were considering lowering the SS indexes to keep the Stockers out of SS. Was this due to SS'ers crying about the Stockers?

11-20-2007, 01:12 PM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Index Changes I think it would be great if dedicated Superstockers weren't bumped out of their own class by traveling pro's with their stockers because they are bumped out of their own class as a result of NHRA eliminating their own category for that particular event. More so if NHRA cuts to 64 car fields as a maximum for any / all events once the pro side of NHRA takes affect. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Index Changes Jeff how many traveling pros are there? That is a non issue. 64 car field, that is not going to happen either. If stock and super stock is going to get cut for a time basis, it will in the number of time trials. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

11-20-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
Speedracer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Index Changes I think you are right about the 64 car fields.Thats not going to happen.32 might be more like it.

11-20-2007, 02:57 PM	#6
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Index Changes NHRA will still need the filler

11-20-2007, 03:31 PM	#7
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Index Changes The new filler is already in the experimental stages at Divisionals. T/S & T/D. Or if you race at the Pomona events it is called Super Pro & Pro, I believe. But do not worry, soon you will only be at Sportsnationals. Be thankful that they do not use lie detectors instead of Tech, the fields would then be down to 16, at -.40 under. See, people complain, and NHRA has responded. Ron Ortiz U/SA __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

11-20-2007, 03:48 PM	#9
Speedracer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Index Changes There certainly is not a lack of potential filler.Top Sportsman,Top Dragster,Top Super Stock,Top Stock,Top Snowmobile,Top Motorhome.Top Pit Bike.The list could go on and on. Last edited by Speedracer; 11-20-2007 at 03:50 PM.