Charlie Wescott Jr

340Cuda · 07-11-2016, 03:44 PM

My understanding is that until Saturday only the first twelve postilions are qualified.

This is to compensate for possible "mine-shaft" conditions during runs earlier that do not exist on Saturday.

Before this was changed, for example say a car could have run 6.70 in the air on Friday but shakes the tires on both runs. Then on Saturday the DA goes from 200 ft to 3000 ft. and the car can only run 6.80s. and the bump for the top 16 going into Saturday is 6.75 so he does not qualify

Several years ago they changed the rules for the pro cars/bikes. Now the car gets a more even playing field to qualify for the four additional spots that now become open on Saturday.

My take on how it works, anyone feel free to make corrections.

Bill

07-11-2016, 03:44 PM	#16
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,671 Likes: 3,859 Liked 801 Times in 338 Posts	Re: Charlie Wescott Jr My understanding is that until Saturday only the first twelve postilions are qualified. This is to compensate for possible "mine-shaft" conditions during runs earlier that do not exist on Saturday. Before this was changed, for example say a car could have run 6.70 in the air on Friday but shakes the tires on both runs. Then on Saturday the DA goes from 200 ft to 3000 ft. and the car can only run 6.80s. and the bump for the top 16 going into Saturday is 6.75 so he does not qualify Several years ago they changed the rules for the pro cars/bikes. Now the car gets a more even playing field to qualify for the four additional spots that now become open on Saturday. My take on how it works, anyone feel free to make corrections. Bill