Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars

James Hensler · 08-03-2023, 08:41 PM

So a birdie said someone has successfully negotiated a rule change for the Hemi Challenge! I don’t know if it’s true so I am posting this to see if anyone else has heard about it!

Supposedly, you can tow your car in the parade, and at the completion of a run back to your pits!

Don’t shoot the messenger
I will call the NHRA tomorrow

Spyphish · 08-03-2023, 08:50 PM

SELL EM' Phish

MR DERBY CITY · 08-03-2023, 09:56 PM

Nothing would surprise me, BUT ….you can’t tow a super stocker AND A/H cars are still super stockers….

Carguy49 · 08-03-2023, 10:12 PM

These cars came out the year after I graduated High School. That tells you how old I am.

Always thought of the Darts and Barracudas as the Ultimate Factory Super/Stocker.

If you want to tow them, put them in Comp and destroy the class, just my 2 cents.

NHRA3106 · 08-03-2023, 10:37 PM

What a great way to enhance the fan experience. Gonna sound just like an electric car parading around…gotta love it.

Kevin

Dan Bennett · 08-04-2023, 04:02 PM

It's about the Pros, but probably applies to the Hemi cars and maybe the entire class if the rumor is true.

I remember well when Kurt Johnson towed his car during the Pro Stock parade lap and suddenly the fan favorite thing became extinct. The "train" of all the cars being driven into staging before a session and the parade of the qualifiers were just something cool to watch.

Yeah, I'm old and don't like change all that much. But doing away with traditions for "efficiency" doesn't ever seem to work out.

James Hensler · 08-04-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NHRA3106

What a great way to enhance the fan experience. Gonna sound just like an electric car parading around…gotta love it.

Kevin

Oh **** that will piss off all 10 of them in the stands

Crew Chief · 08-06-2023, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Nothing would surprise me, BUT ….you can’t tow a super stocker AND A/H cars are still super stockers….

Also you can't switch your super stocker to rack and pinion steering. That is unless you have a SS/AH.

What's the next modification SS/AH gets that will not be allowed on your super stocker?

James Hensler · 08-06-2023, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Also you can't switch your super stocker to rack and pinion steering. That is unless you have a SS/AH.

What's the next modification SS/AH gets that will not be allowed on your super stocker?

Well it won’t be taking a front wheel car and making it a rear wheel super stocker!

Dave Siltman · 08-06-2023, 06:33 PM

I’m not so sure I don’t agree with allowing the SS/AH cars rules that don’t apply to others. They are an elite group. For the most part, they run their own eliminator. I’d rather see them get a few bones thrown their way than say, an ‘85 Monte Carlo with a big cube BBC and hood scoop being allowed to run SS/something modified. Personally, I think the SS/AH guys deserve way more recognition than they get. I’d love to own one, but I’d rather have one like George Baptiste’s.

08-03-2023, 08:41 PM	#1
James Hensler Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Noblesville,In Posts: 108 Likes: 7 Liked 58 Times in 36 Posts	Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars So a birdie said someone has successfully negotiated a rule change for the Hemi Challenge! I don’t know if it’s true so I am posting this to see if anyone else has heard about it! Supposedly, you can tow your car in the parade, and at the completion of a run back to your pits! Don’t shoot the messenger I will call the NHRA tomorrow __________________ SS/AH 328X

08-03-2023, 08:50 PM	#2
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars SELL EM' Phish

08-03-2023, 09:56 PM	#3
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,632 Likes: 1,081 Liked 7,912 Times in 1,515 Posts	Re: Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars Nothing would surprise me, BUT ….you can’t tow a super stocker AND A/H cars are still super stockers….

08-03-2023, 10:12 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,451 Liked 2,925 Times in 702 Posts	Re: Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars These cars came out the year after I graduated High School. That tells you how old I am. Always thought of the Darts and Barracudas as the Ultimate Factory Super/Stocker. If you want to tow them, put them in Comp and destroy the class, just my 2 cents. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-03-2023, 10:37 PM	#5
NHRA3106 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway, KY Posts: 154 Likes: 21 Liked 143 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars What a great way to enhance the fan experience. Gonna sound just like an electric car parading around…gotta love it. Kevin

08-04-2023, 04:02 PM	#6
Dan Bennett Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 437 Likes: 839 Liked 591 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars It's about the Pros, but probably applies to the Hemi cars and maybe the entire class if the rumor is true. I remember well when Kurt Johnson towed his car during the Pro Stock parade lap and suddenly the fan favorite thing became extinct. The "train" of all the cars being driven into staging before a session and the parade of the qualifiers were just something cool to watch. Yeah, I'm old and don't like change all that much. But doing away with traditions for "efficiency" doesn't ever seem to work out.

08-06-2023, 06:33 PM	#10
Dave Siltman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 72 Likes: 232 Liked 68 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Heard a rumor about Indy and the A/H cars I’m not so sure I don’t agree with allowing the SS/AH cars rules that don’t apply to others. They are an elite group. For the most part, they run their own eliminator. I’d rather see them get a few bones thrown their way than say, an ‘85 Monte Carlo with a big cube BBC and hood scoop being allowed to run SS/something modified. Personally, I think the SS/AH guys deserve way more recognition than they get. I’d love to own one, but I’d rather have one like George Baptiste’s.