Has anyone changed their mind about AA/SA index?

[Jim Bailey]

Tom P..... This should probably be another post, but we can all watch as all the new cars, Dodge, Ford, and Chevy "SHOWROOM SPEC COMBOS" are approved by NHRA. You really didn't think all the Copos, Drag Pacs, and Cobra Jets were gonna stay in factory stock classes did you ? This is why it's so important to get the classes and especially the indexes for the classes correct right now. "OR" there's gonna be a lot of older car class combos really left in the dust ! You heard it here first ! As hard as it is to swallow , if done correctly it's good for Stock Drag Racing, NHRA, and the manufactures.

NHRA did the right thing by moving them. A little late but correct so why would they put them back in ? Showroom Spec? Basically the same as the all out race cars? Certainly not stock. I like the new cars don't get me wrong. I just think that nc heads manifolds, huge roller cams, 4 link, custom EFI and so on do not belong in stock. None of those cars approved had the index in the same zip code as the car. Instant hitters. I have witnessed a new car (drove it off the lot fully registered and their daily driver) at the drag races with a great driver and great tuning skills run extremely fast and very competitive. I have to tell you, I was blown away that this engine and trans combo was that fast. This is their production car, not a factory race car. Do you think they could get it in the books? No! They (the MFG) would not allow it. Probably because it was not a second or more under but very close.
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Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Tom P..... This should probably be another post, but we can all watch as all the new cars, Dodge, Ford, and Chevy "SHOWROOM SPEC COMBOS" are approved by NHRA. You really didn't think all the Copos, Drag Pacs, and Cobra Jets were gonna stay in factory stock classes did you ? This is why it's so important to get the classes and especially the indexes for the classes correct right now. "OR" there's gonna be a lot of older car class combos really left in the dust ! You heard it here first ! As hard as it is to swallow , if done correctly it's good for Stock Drag Racing, NHRA, and the manufactures.

[Jim Bailey]

So Barry, you've paid no attention to Jeff Teutons beautiful B/SA Drag Pac Challenger ? That combo is totally approved,legal, showroom Spec. It's a perfect example of what's to come. And it's not gonna stop at Mopar.

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

So Barry, you've paid no attention to Jeff Teutons beautiful B/SA Drag Pac Challenger ? That combo is totally approved,legal, showroom Spec. It's a perfect example of what's to come. And it's not gonna stop at Mopar.

Yes Jim I see that and no doubt its a nice car. Is that a dragpac/hellcat with the hood changed and some other goodies or is it a real show room registered car? I totally agree on what's to come. In my opinion, because they spent 100K plus on a factory race car does not ENTITLE you to a second under (or more) combo and certainly not in conventional stock eliminator. I am sure the BIG 3 will disagree... It is ruining the class. Again, I like the new cars. I just think they have no place running in the same class as conventional stock cars. It is a slap in the face to the guys who have worked their tails off.

[Larry Hill]

I was the one that got the slap in the fifth round at Vegas last year in a heads up by Scott Burton. I was in the 2013 pink car

[Bruce Noland]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I was the one that got the slap in the fifth round at Vegas last year in a heads up by Scott Burton. I was in the 2013 pink car

Yea right Larry. Was it part of the famous contract you were telling people about? Scott is a great guy and drives a fast car but it has nothing for a car that is 100 HP soft. So don't even start.

[Steve Calabro]

Barry, The showroom street legal new cars will run in the regular Stock classes not FS classes.

[Larry Hill]

Bruce what are you talking about? I do not roll over and play dead, I would sell you into prostitution for a nickel for a heads up win. Please understand that is nothing personal just racing.

[Bruce Noland]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Bruce what are you talking about? I do not roll over and play dead, I would sell you into prostitution for a nickel for a heads up win. Please understand that is nothing personal just racing.

You can't sell what you don't own. Again, your excuse is not quite accurate. That car had a few issues. Did it not? We all understand your communication style. But, none of us are deceived by your attempts. Glen Gray of nhra told me he knew the car was 80-100 HP soft. But the poor guy has no real clout and had to sit by and watch Jeff slide that car with the illegal air hood right into the guide. Yes, I know Jeff got some fancy paperwork for the hood. So still no sale.

[Joseph Teuton]

Bruce I won't get in the middle of Mr. Larry proving his point with you being an example but I will if you would like I will go take a pic of my mothers driver that is the exact replica of the pink car's(color and all) hood and show you that it's the exact hood that comes from the factory. Just remember when you point a finger you have three aiming back at cha!