Do you try to find a heads up race or try to prevent one - Page 3

Larry Hill · 05-08-2016, 04:38 PM

I would like to race heads up most every round, if I race ,Jim, J Allen, Lance, Jeff,and a host of others the next heads up round is at the next race. This is the part that many of us love about class racing. How could I have forgotten Scott Burton, the tin Indian man who beat the snot out of me last year in Vegas?

Sean Cour · 05-08-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I would like to race heads up most every round, if I race ,Jim, J Allen, Lance, Jeff,and a host of others the next heads up round is at the next race. This is the part that many of us love about class racing. How could I have forgotten Scott Burton, the tin Indian man who beat the snot out of me last year in Vegas?

I too, would love to have a headsup every round. I've been beaten before, but I still love me a headsup!

Alan Roehrich · 05-08-2016, 10:36 PM

Nothing beats the tension, the preparation, and the anticipation. I think we're batting 0.500 with the orange car.

Jared Jordan · 05-10-2016, 10:24 PM

Lately, I've been running a car that hasn't been very competitive in its class. In general, I've tried to avoid heads-up races for the last few years. For the most part, when I attend a race in H/SA (sometimes I/SA) there are 5 other cars, 4 of whom can outrun me. Strategically, for me to advance as far as I can, I do what I have to do to avoid the other cars in my class.

That being said, in years prior, I drove a relatively fast car for its class. At the time, I would have absolutely killed for a heads-up race. Having been on both sides of the coin, I think it depends on the car you're driving. In no event do I think that heads-up races should be eliminated. It's the only thing differentiating us from bracket racers. Without the heads-up races, why bother with "Stock Eliminator" rules? We'd simply be replaced with Pro and Super Pro.

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05-08-2016, 10:36 PM	#23
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,116 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,829 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Do you try to find a heads up race or try to prevent one Nothing beats the tension, the preparation, and the anticipation. I think we're batting 0.500 with the orange car. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-10-2016, 10:24 PM	#24
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 613 Likes: 199 Liked 536 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Do you try to find a heads up race or try to prevent one Lately, I've been running a car that hasn't been very competitive in its class. In general, I've tried to avoid heads-up races for the last few years. For the most part, when I attend a race in H/SA (sometimes I/SA) there are 5 other cars, 4 of whom can outrun me. Strategically, for me to advance as far as I can, I do what I have to do to avoid the other cars in my class. That being said, in years prior, I drove a relatively fast car for its class. At the time, I would have absolutely killed for a heads-up race. Having been on both sides of the coin, I think it depends on the car you're driving. In no event do I think that heads-up races should be eliminated. It's the only thing differentiating us from bracket racers. Without the heads-up races, why bother with "Stock Eliminator" rules? We'd simply be replaced with Pro and Super Pro. __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock