Index Change Rumor

[Jeff Stout]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Exactly, Jim.
I wish I could take credit for this one but it was sent to me from another racer.
Not picking on anyone specific here, but this is an LS1 combo that's 40 hp less in this body style.. All those strikes ,and no HP.
This illustrates one of the problems with this system.

I like this idea. Use the fastest time of each car at a event as the data

[Bryan Worner]

Originally Posted by Kingpen

Lowering indexes 2-3 would definitely upset my program. My best run all year in good air was .35 under..What were the great things that happened last time they took 3/10’s off?...and yes I do work on my car,but evidently,I must have done it wrong.......Victor Penrod

Have you sent in your request for a horsepower reduction on your combo??

[Bryan Worner]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

I would no longer be able to run Superstock......Both my personal cars will
barely run .5 on a GOOD track and there is not the money in budget to pick them up another .3 or .4 tenths (Would take a new $20K plus engine for
either one). .5 off index and lose 1/3 of the field which is what we do not
NEED!

Are you related to the John Irving that was qualified #15 in SS and #24 in stock at Pomona? I see the stocker went .5 under. Is the SS/KA combo the same as the #15 qualified SS/KA???

[HR9121]

You guys need to move further south so you race during the winter and you won't have time to sit around constructing theories and ideas on the internet!

[John W. 1711]

Regardless of index changes. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. The fastest Turkeys I know! LOL!! The best people, are racing people.

[Ron Ortiz]

So you want to lower the index so cars that are around 2-3 tenths under will have a harder time to qualify. That makes a lot of sense. Why not lower them 5 tenths so you can eliminate more cars. Or how about we lower the field size to 16 or 32. Raise the quota to 8 grade point or more. That should do it.

You people are going to kill sportsman racing with your own egos. But it is a performance based category. Guess I'll have to work harder on my stuff or buy a newer car. Either that or write a letter to Glendora with a special gift enclosed. And if I don't like it I can go bracket racing or get a Ford with a 302.

Racing used to be so much more fun.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA. and just like that sportsman racing disappeared.

[Jim Kaekel]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Exactly, Jim.
I wish I could take credit for this one but it was sent to me from another racer.
Not picking on anyone specific here, but this is an LS1 combo that's 40 hp less in this body style.. All those strikes ,and no HP.
This illustrates one of the problems with this system.

That's as about as obvious as it gets when it comes to a combo that's way under factored.

[BRINK]

Originally Posted by GrapeApe7575

Adam Schiff announced it on MSNBC just a few minutes ago.

Are you Schiffing me? Great news, it must be true if Schiffless announced it!

[Kingpen]

Not saying mine needs hp off,even though it has been beat on for 50 yrs,there are some fast cars with my combo.I can not afford the "good" stuff and still be able to go racing,it's one or the other and I chose to go racing with my money.I just do not understand what will help things by lowering the indexes,the fast guys will still be the fast guys...Victor Penrod

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

So you want to lower the index so cars that are around 2-3 tenths under will have a harder time to qualify. That makes a lot of sense. Why not lower them 5 tenths so you can eliminate more cars. Or how about we lower the field size to 16 or 32. Raise the quota to 8 grade point or more. That should do it.

You people are going to kill sportsman racing with your own egos. But it is a performance based category. Guess I'll have to work harder on my stuff or buy a newer car. Either that or write a letter to Glendora with a special gift enclosed. And if I don't like it I can go bracket racing or get a Ford with a 302.

Racing used to be so much more fun.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA. and just like that sportsman racing disappeared.

Remember Ron, it’s just a rumor !!
We shall see what happens soon enough.
You should write a letter and ask for HP off of your combo, can’t hurt to ask.
But please don’t buy a Ford, lol....
Your car is unique, just like the driver.....