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X-TECH MAN · 01-11-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stick Racing

I'm not understanding why everyone says '...NHRA should do this or IHRA should do that...'.
Why hasn't someone thought '...Gee, why can't we do that..'. Why does a US Class Nationals or Class Nationals or some form of, have to be an NHRA event? Get a promoter and some sponsors and make it happen. Maybe some of the Srac members like Woodro and a couple good tech guys like yourself, Terry, (not that I'm volunteering you guys.lol) could tech and supervise teardown.

Class runoffs, NHRA rules. Heck, the Hemi cars are a show in themselves. A/stick was a hit at Indy.
Throw in a Top Stock or Top SS and you would have quite a show. It's not like there aren't enough class cars out there to make a great field.._____________________

Andy Stone 1102 B/S 1112 SS/C

Andy....it was done several years ago by Alex Denysenko and NOT by NHRA or IHRA. It was a killer race. Maybe it could happen again....who knows?

Jim Woods · 01-11-2009, 08:45 PM

I agree, I think the time is right for another class nat'ls. nhra rules would eliminate the ihra class cars, who in my opinion should be included , after all they would have some different classes and therefor be entitled to class runoffs as well. This could be accomplished with more action and less speculation. I would be willing to help out , anyone else?

442OLDS · 01-11-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by THE ORIGINAL TANKER

I agree, I think the time is right for another class nat'ls. nhra rules would eliminate the ihra class cars, who in my opinion should be included , after all they would have some different classes and therefor be entitled to class runoffs as well. This could be accomplished with more action and less speculation. I would be willing to help out , anyone else?

You are correct.A BIG SS/S race that combines NHRA/IHRA cars could probably draw huge fields if the payouts were good and it was an all run field.The U.S.Class Nationals had 187 Stockers for the first round.A ladder was still created.

Crisco · 01-12-2009, 12:46 AM

Jim and Jim with the S/SS Association have a good thing going. I only see it getting bigger. We had alot of fun in Gainesville @ the Super Chevy show. It paid out good and almost everybody entered won something.

One problem I do see though is alot of your S/SS guys will not race outside of the NHRA/IHRA. They have to much money in their cars to "bracket race" them is one excuse I have heard. I wonder how many S/SS guys would show up for a $10,000 to win race with a good payback?

X-TECH MAN · 01-12-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Crisco

I wonder how many S/SS guys would show up for a $10,000 to win race with a good payback?

Maybe we will get the chance to see later this year? Sad to say though a lot wont come to something like that because they wont earn any "GRADING POINTS".

danny waters sr · 01-12-2009, 10:00 AM

Crisco , If you need anything from the N.C east coast ,let me know. Sounds like you got something on your mind. Jim , I will see you in Fla in about 3 weeks .

Crisco · 01-12-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by danny waters sr

Crisco , If you need anything from the N.C east coast ,let me know. Sounds like you got something on your mind. Jim , I will see you in Fla in about 3 weeks .

Who me? I'm always thinking about something.

Dick Butler · 01-12-2009, 10:40 AM

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The fact the field is full is important. Still interested. Plenty of cars who want to attend and race.
Are they running class? of the 80 cars in either S or SS how many would be bye runs or unfilled classes with the number of classes currently available. How many people would be attracted to watch the bye runs. They will be there to see Class Racing requiring at least 2 cars. Thats the part they would enjoy. Yes there are die hards who understand, and appreciate the Class cars and enjoy the dial in eliminator.
(No I am not proposing this but) What if there were10 classes of Stock or 10 classes of SS and it happened that each had 8 cars to run off in Class? Do you think the appeal at all levels of spectator, racer and sponsor could be improved? I DO. Then on to eliminator with the added PRIDE of having won class and contingency(because more sponsors could afford to pay winners of classes)
Thanks.

01-11-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: $$$$$$$$ I agree, I think the time is right for another class nat'ls. nhra rules would eliminate the ihra class cars, who in my opinion should be included , after all they would have some different classes and therefor be entitled to class runoffs as well. This could be accomplished with more action and less speculation. I would be willing to help out , anyone else? __________________ Jim Woods

01-12-2009, 12:46 AM	#4
Crisco Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hendersonville, TN 37075 Posts: 225 Likes: 4 Liked 44 Times in 20 Posts	Re: $$$$$$$$ Jim and Jim with the S/SS Association have a good thing going. I only see it getting bigger. We had alot of fun in Gainesville @ the Super Chevy show. It paid out good and almost everybody entered won something. One problem I do see though is alot of your S/SS guys will not race outside of the NHRA/IHRA. They have to much money in their cars to "bracket race" them is one excuse I have heard. I wonder how many S/SS guys would show up for a $10,000 to win race with a good payback? Last edited by Crisco; 01-12-2009 at 12:49 AM.

01-12-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $$$$$$$$ Crisco , If you need anything from the N.C east coast ,let me know. Sounds like you got something on your mind. Jim , I will see you in Fla in about 3 weeks . __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

01-12-2009, 10:40 AM	#8
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: $$$$$$$$ 442 The fact the field is full is important. Still interested. Plenty of cars who want to attend and race. Are they running class? of the 80 cars in either S or SS how many would be bye runs or unfilled classes with the number of classes currently available. How many people would be attracted to watch the bye runs. They will be there to see Class Racing requiring at least 2 cars. Thats the part they would enjoy. Yes there are die hards who understand, and appreciate the Class cars and enjoy the dial in eliminator. (No I am not proposing this but) What if there were10 classes of Stock or 10 classes of SS and it happened that each had 8 cars to run off in Class? Do you think the appeal at all levels of spectator, racer and sponsor could be improved? I DO. Then on to eliminator with the added PRIDE of having won class and contingency(because more sponsors could afford to pay winners of classes) Thanks.