Most Egregiously Enhanced or Under Rated Combo ??? - Page 2

Alan Roehrich · 12-28-2022, 10:20 AM

It's pretty much pointless to argue or whine here about who got the most "enhancements", or who has the most bogus HP rating. Nothing said here will get anything done. It simply creates division and strife.

The best thing that can be done about any of it is for the people who have to race directly against a combination(s) with "enhancements", and/or a bogus factor, to work on their own car, as much as possible, and as best they can, write letters to NHRA for a factor reduction for their combination, and try to push the "bogus" combinations to run hard enough, often enough, to get HP.

That's how the system is supposed to work, and if they can play it, you can, too, if you want to, and you're willing to invest the time and effort. Drag racing, and Stock and Super Stock in particular, isn't really a hobby, if you really want to be successful, it's a way of life.

As the late Ronnie Duke said often, "All it takes to drag race is time and money. All your time, and all your money." And literally, that's what the guys (and gals) who go fast spend. Like any other competition in life, if you're not making that commitment, you're just along for the ride. And hey, if you're just along for the ride, that's cool, there's nothing wrong with that. You're still contributing to the sport.Learn how to have fun where you're at. Just don't expect to be anything but along for the ride.

To be brutally honest, I know that we're almost certain never to be the fastest, or be on top, unless we change cars, combinations, and spend way more money. None of which is likely to happen, since neither of us plays the lottery. But we'll work hard. and try to make anyone who outruns us earn it. And maybe get themselves a few ponies added to their factor.

tpoh815 · 01-01-2023, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 442OLDS

Okay,I'll add another one .
When an LS1 engine that is in A/SA in some cars goes into a 2004 GTO and fits E/SA or F/SA,it should be pretty fast
And it is.

My thoughts as well. What a "marshmallow combo" this is! Needs to be re factored!

Casey Miles · 01-02-2023, 11:52 AM

Does it mater what combo is soft? NHRA will do nothing to adjust what the bogus hp ratings are and will never put the correct cars in the correct class that they truly belong in. Just grin and bear it.
That's why we pay dues.
Casey Miles
Stock

NHRA3106 · 01-02-2023, 12:17 PM

Is it possible that ALL combos can be soft due to minimal tech? Just throwing that out there. I believe in picking a combo that makes you happy car wise, and go racing, have fun, and work to improve it personally based on your budget. Races aren’t won, or lost on CR.

Kevin

12-28-2022, 10:20 AM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,137 Likes: 1,617 Liked 1,927 Times in 433 Posts	Re: Most Egregiously Enhanced or Under Rated Combo ??? It's pretty much pointless to argue or whine here about who got the most "enhancements", or who has the most bogus HP rating. Nothing said here will get anything done. It simply creates division and strife. The best thing that can be done about any of it is for the people who have to race directly against a combination(s) with "enhancements", and/or a bogus factor, to work on their own car, as much as possible, and as best they can, write letters to NHRA for a factor reduction for their combination, and try to push the "bogus" combinations to run hard enough, often enough, to get HP. That's how the system is supposed to work, and if they can play it, you can, too, if you want to, and you're willing to invest the time and effort. Drag racing, and Stock and Super Stock in particular, isn't really a hobby, if you really want to be successful, it's a way of life. As the late Ronnie Duke said often, "All it takes to drag race is time and money. All your time, and all your money." And literally, that's what the guys (and gals) who go fast spend. Like any other competition in life, if you're not making that commitment, you're just along for the ride. And hey, if you're just along for the ride, that's cool, there's nothing wrong with that. You're still contributing to the sport.Learn how to have fun where you're at. Just don't expect to be anything but along for the ride. To be brutally honest, I know that we're almost certain never to be the fastest, or be on top, unless we change cars, combinations, and spend way more money. None of which is likely to happen, since neither of us plays the lottery. But we'll work hard. and try to make anyone who outruns us earn it. And maybe get themselves a few ponies added to their factor. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-02-2023, 11:52 AM	#3
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 508 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Most Egregiously Enhanced or Under Rated Combo ??? Does it mater what combo is soft? NHRA will do nothing to adjust what the bogus hp ratings are and will never put the correct cars in the correct class that they truly belong in. Just grin and bear it. That's why we pay dues. Casey Miles Stock

01-02-2023, 12:17 PM	#4
NHRA3106 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway, KY Posts: 155 Likes: 21 Liked 147 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Most Egregiously Enhanced or Under Rated Combo ??? Is it possible that ALL combos can be soft due to minimal tech? Just throwing that out there. I believe in picking a combo that makes you happy car wise, and go racing, have fun, and work to improve it personally based on your budget. Races aren’t won, or lost on CR. Kevin