Has INDY lost its luster ??? - Page 2

Mike Pearson · 09-01-2021, 06:56 PM

It’s not unusual for 10% of the entries drop out at the last minute. If the goal is to have 150 cars then the quota needs to be 165. Stuff happens. Cars break. Trucks break down. Health and family issues arise. Work sometimes get in the way.
The schedule is not favorable for the stock and super stock classes. Class on Wednesday and first round on Thursday and half the field is on their way home and the event has barely gotten under way. Basically we are Just in the way there.

69camz28 · 09-01-2021, 07:14 PM

I’m 43, and I’ve been to Indy roughly 25 times, obviously starting at a young age. Been to the last 12 or so in a row. All my visits have been as a spectator. I do wish there was no AHFS this year, as you could see tons of drivers lifting early. But I wouldn’t say it’s lost a thing. There are as many cars here as their ever has been, especially with the inclusion of Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Super Street. I come every year on Wed/Thurs/Fri (I do have to leave after tomorrow this year), that won’t change. The Big Go is awesome.

1347 · 09-01-2021, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

I see 136 stockers
and
137 super stockers with my FACTS and my math the doesn't equal 300!

There are a lot of people that aren't happy with the way things are going is my guess why there are not as many people as usual. Like the post said the LUSTER is gone!!

What facts? A week ago both classes were filled up. I guess you weren't watching. It actually went over because when Matt Lisa made the Jegs Allstar race, he told me he was still allowed in the big race even though it met the quota.

In fact, in George Wrights post on qualifying predictions he names all 150 stock entries, and 156 super stock entries

Stewart Way · 09-01-2021, 08:21 PM

We dropped out early Monday. Not due to luster, AHFS or any thing other than fighting a problem we didn't beat. We tested at Rockingham Thursday, worked again Friday and tested at Atlanta Saturday and made the hard decision not to go. We were fast enough to Q but AHFS was not a concern. Just an issue we didn't feel safe running with. If we had fixed the problem we were set to go. Hated to miss it as we are not getting any younger.

TOSTO RACING · 09-01-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1347

What facts? A week ago both classes were filled up. I guess you weren't watching. It actually went over because when Matt Lisa made the Jegs Allstar race, he told me he was still allowed in the big race even though it met the quota.

In fact, in George Wrights post on qualifying predictions he names all 150 stock entries, and 156 super stock entries

OMG!! Here click on the link for FACTS!!

I'm telling you they can't fill the quota at 150 I don't care what happened a few weeks ago. I'm talking about how many cars showed up at Indy this year. They can't get 150 stock or super stock to show up does that help you understand what I'm trying to say ? My point is there used to be over a 160 cars show up back in the day or more and now more and more aren't going.

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEventStatus.asp

MR DERBY CITY · 09-01-2021, 08:39 PM

Here is what I know, …..keeping in mind COVID, AHFS, IDA and our Canadian friends are shut out ……136 entries in stock is the LOWEST number of entries that I can ever remember at the US NATIONALS….Heck , there were more stocker entries at that HELL HOLE Columbus for the Sportsnats ….

RIDDLE ME THAT …..

TOSTO RACING · 09-01-2021, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Here is what I know, …..keeping in mind COVID, AHFS, IDA and our Canadian friends are shut out ……136 entries in stock is the LOWEST number of entries that I can ever remember at the US NATIONALS….Heck , there were more stocker entries at that HELL HOLE Columbus for the Sportsnats ….

RIDDLE ME THAT …..

EXACTLY!!! What is so hard to understand about what I said, I MEAN ****!!

I'm going to have to ask you MJ, do you have any FACTS to support your claim lmao lmao!!!

MoJo Risen · 09-01-2021, 08:46 PM

Short answer is YES.

MR DERBY CITY · 09-01-2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

EXACTLY!!! What is so hard to understand about what I said, I MEAN ****!!

I'm going to have to ask you MJ, do you have any FACTS to support your claim lmao lmao!!!

Mr. Tosto, just the FAX …..LOL …..

rod butcher · 09-01-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

However, mineshaft does not negate -1.20 runs AND we are fixing to see a BLOODBATH in H/SA …..

It was a hell off a class final .003 at the stripe. The 305/263 combo is safe for now.

09-01-2021, 06:56 PM	#11
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,451 Likes: 615 Liked 1,935 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Has INDY lost its luster ??? It’s not unusual for 10% of the entries drop out at the last minute. If the goal is to have 150 cars then the quota needs to be 165. Stuff happens. Cars break. Trucks break down. Health and family issues arise. Work sometimes get in the way. The schedule is not favorable for the stock and super stock classes. Class on Wednesday and first round on Thursday and half the field is on their way home and the event has barely gotten under way. Basically we are Just in the way there. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

09-01-2021, 07:14 PM	#12
69camz28 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Has INDY lost its luster ??? I’m 43, and I’ve been to Indy roughly 25 times, obviously starting at a young age. Been to the last 12 or so in a row. All my visits have been as a spectator. I do wish there was no AHFS this year, as you could see tons of drivers lifting early. But I wouldn’t say it’s lost a thing. There are as many cars here as their ever has been, especially with the inclusion of Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Super Street. I come every year on Wed/Thurs/Fri (I do have to leave after tomorrow this year), that won’t change. The Big Go is awesome.

09-01-2021, 08:21 PM	#14
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Has INDY lost its luster ??? We dropped out early Monday. Not due to luster, AHFS or any thing other than fighting a problem we didn't beat. We tested at Rockingham Thursday, worked again Friday and tested at Atlanta Saturday and made the hard decision not to go. We were fast enough to Q but AHFS was not a concern. Just an issue we didn't feel safe running with. If we had fixed the problem we were set to go. Hated to miss it as we are not getting any younger. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

09-01-2021, 08:39 PM	#16
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,640 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,940 Times in 1,520 Posts	Re: Has INDY lost its luster ??? Here is what I know, …..keeping in mind COVID, AHFS, IDA and our Canadian friends are shut out ……136 entries in stock is the LOWEST number of entries that I can ever remember at the US NATIONALS….Heck , there were more stocker entries at that HELL HOLE Columbus for the Sportsnats …. RIDDLE ME THAT …..

09-01-2021, 08:46 PM	#18
MoJo Risen Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201 Likes: 14 Liked 143 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Has INDY lost its luster ??? Short answer is YES.