Index Change Rumor

duster1256 · 11-27-2019, 05:11 PM

[QUOTE=Bob Smith;602856]It seems that lowering the index's would not hurt the racers at the bottom so much. Everyone should be able to run 2 tenths under the index in 2019/2020...especially with all that NHRA has allowed racers to do in recent years.

I'm at the bottom and still sorting out my combo its a fresh build. I spent the money on an LD340 intake which got me close to 4 under then NHRA took it away. Just when you think you are headed in the right direction. That hurt.

Kingpen · 11-27-2019, 05:50 PM

Thanks Bryan,I appreciate the kind words.Yes, I am finding out nobody gives anything away anymore,but I'll be OK as Ive never gotten anything free before anyway,but still trying!...My SRAC guy said he doesnt know a thing about lowering the index's.Good luck to all and have a Happy Thanksgiving......Victor Penrod

Billy Nees · 11-27-2019, 06:00 PM

[QUOTE=duster1256;602865]

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Originally Posted by Bob Smith

It seems that lowering the index's would not hurt the racers at the bottom so much. Everyone should be able to run 2 tenths under the index in 2019/2020...especially with all that NHRA has allowed racers to do in recent years.

I'm at the bottom and still sorting out my combo its a fresh build. I spent the money on an LD340 intake which got me close to 4 under then NHRA took it away. Just when you think you are headed in the right direction. That hurt.

Whoa,wait a minute, all of the 340 guys said that the LD340 wasn't worth anything. Now NHRA has (rightfully) taken it away and all of the 340 guys are going just as fast as they were. They couldn't be f**g with the stock intakes........... naaa couldn't be.

Race Clean · 11-27-2019, 06:24 PM

[QUOTE=Billy Nees;602871]

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Originally Posted by duster1256

Whoa,wait a minute, all of the 340 guys said that the LD340 wasn't worth anything. Now NHRA has (rightfully) taken it away and all of the 340 guys are going just as fast as they were. They couldn't be f**g with the stock intakes........... naaa couldn't be.

Now we just need you to go after the intakes on 390 FFF's ,283 and BB chevys and others you might be aware off,and then go after all the carbs too!

Billy Nees · 11-27-2019, 06:52 PM

OK! When and where do you want to start?
If we get ALL of this stuff straightened out before the beginning of the season then we won't have to change the indexes.

Not So Fast · 11-27-2019, 11:07 PM

Hobby vs. Sport

We engage in the activity and are not paid to do so-hobby, Each round results in a winner & a loser (score)-sport

Mike Jones · 11-28-2019, 04:46 AM

My late sportswriter step-Dad told me that a sport needed a defense. Like golf, swimming and archery, he would call drag racing a recreation.
MJ

Larry Hill · 11-28-2019, 08:21 AM

Top Fuel is full contact.

dartman · 11-28-2019, 09:23 AM

what would happen if they.

1 lower the trigger to .850 Under for a review,

2 1.00 on automatic hits

3 lower the average to .650

4 leave the index alone

would it change any thing in the long run or would we be back to where we now in a few years

1matcoman · 11-28-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Top Fuel is full contact.

That's funny, right there......

11-27-2019, 05:11 PM	#1
duster1256 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 76 Likes: 21 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor [QUOTE=Bob Smith;602856]It seems that lowering the index's would not hurt the racers at the bottom so much. Everyone should be able to run 2 tenths under the index in 2019/2020...especially with all that NHRA has allowed racers to do in recent years. I'm at the bottom and still sorting out my combo its a fresh build. I spent the money on an LD340 intake which got me close to 4 under then NHRA took it away. Just when you think you are headed in the right direction. That hurt.

11-27-2019, 05:50 PM	#2
Kingpen Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sooner state Posts: 105 Likes: 3 Liked 64 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor Thanks Bryan,I appreciate the kind words.Yes, I am finding out nobody gives anything away anymore,but I'll be OK as Ive never gotten anything free before anyway,but still trying!...My SRAC guy said he doesnt know a thing about lowering the index's.Good luck to all and have a Happy Thanksgiving......Victor Penrod

11-27-2019, 06:52 PM	#5
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,499 Likes: 3,601 Liked 7,782 Times in 1,743 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor OK! When and where do you want to start? If we get ALL of this stuff straightened out before the beginning of the season then we won't have to change the indexes. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

11-27-2019, 11:07 PM	#6
Not So Fast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor Hobby vs. Sport We engage in the activity and are not paid to do so-hobby, Each round results in a winner & a loser (score)-sport

11-28-2019, 04:46 AM	#7
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor My late sportswriter step-Dad told me that a sport needed a defense. Like golf, swimming and archery, he would call drag racing a recreation. MJ Last edited by Mike Jones; 11-28-2019 at 07:43 AM.

11-28-2019, 08:21 AM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor Top Fuel is full contact. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-28-2019, 09:23 AM	#9
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 160 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor what would happen if they. 1 lower the trigger to .850 Under for a review, 2 1.00 on automatic hits 3 lower the average to .650 4 leave the index alone would it change any thing in the long run or would we be back to where we now in a few years __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay Last edited by dartman; 11-28-2019 at 12:00 PM.