Index Change Rumor - Page 21

Bruce Noland · 12-15-2019, 12:57 PM

What a mess! There is no proof that nhra is changing the indexes. And now we're getting into Ok boomer crap. Give it a break.

Billy Nees · 12-15-2019, 01:30 PM

Alright Bruce, just what does "OK boomer crap" mean?

jmcarter · 12-15-2019, 02:33 PM

I doubt they will change the indexes but sure there will be plenty of excitement next week when they release the HP adjustments...especially if they hit 350 Novas

But from looking at the NHRA registration website (looking at quotas specifically) they obviously mean to thin the herd some more at National events. One reason for not changing indexes is dealing out the low dollar/ starter cars. They really don’t want to run off too many and kill the cash cow (Divisionals). Also applies to stockers crossing over to Super Stock occasionally, would really hurt them.

12-15-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Alright Bruce, just what does "OK boomer crap" mean?

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OK Boomer’ is an ageist catchphrase and internet meme that gained popularity throughout 2019, used to dismiss or mock attitudes stereotypically attributed to the baby boomer generation.”

MR DERBY CITY · 12-15-2019, 09:06 PM

For you racers getting ANTSY, just a few more days before the BIG NEWS comes out of Glendora. I like how they spring the news ONE minute before they leave for their XMAS break. One little tidbit concerns you E MAIL racers, time to get back to work on the car....your grammar and punctuation skills won’t be helping you after this year.....Let me be the first to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

Jim Kaekel · 12-17-2019, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

For you racers getting ANTSY, just a few more days before the BIG NEWS comes out of Glendora. I like how they spring the news ONE minute before they leave for their XMAS break. One little tidbit concerns you E MAIL racers, time to get back to work on the car....your grammar and punctuation skills won’t be helping you after this year.....Let me be the first to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

It's usually done on a Friday so no one's there to answer to complaints. It's basically the same reason that most companies fire somebody on a Friday. They figure it gives people the weekend to cool down.

55 Chevy · 12-17-2019, 12:34 PM

Why can't the triggers be dropped from 1.00 to 1.2 for a look and instant from 1.25 to 1.45. It allows the faster guys to do just that.Go faster. If that is not enough of a drop, repeat the procedure next year.

Pedigo Perf · 12-17-2019, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

It's usually done on a Friday so no one's there to answer to complaints. It's basically the same reason that most companies fire somebody on a Friday. They figure it gives people the weekend to cool down.

Fire them on a Monday. That way they can start immediately on finding a new job and won't stew all weekend on revenge. Also, you get the most productive week ever out the the rest of the crew.

Larry Hill · 12-18-2019, 08:50 AM

55 Chevy the best day I ever had in getting closer to the fast guys was when Atkinson and Warren raced heads up in Charlotte. Both went 1,20 under and the cheers were way louder than the groans. Raising the automatic mark from 1.20 under to 1.40 only protects the fast folks.

The 1.20 + cars loose sleep at night trying to figure the best way to win the heads up round and not take a hit. If you change the rules everything remains the same.

12-15-2019, 12:57 PM	#201
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor What a mess! There is no proof that nhra is changing the indexes. And now we're getting into Ok boomer crap. Give it a break. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

12-15-2019, 01:30 PM	#202
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,473 Likes: 3,564 Liked 7,596 Times in 1,718 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor Alright Bruce, just what does "OK boomer crap" mean? __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else.

12-15-2019, 02:33 PM	#203
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,311 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor I doubt they will change the indexes but sure there will be plenty of excitement next week when they release the HP adjustments...especially if they hit 350 Novas But from looking at the NHRA registration website (looking at quotas specifically) they obviously mean to thin the herd some more at National events. One reason for not changing indexes is dealing out the low dollar/ starter cars. They really don’t want to run off too many and kill the cash cow (Divisionals). Also applies to stockers crossing over to Super Stock occasionally, would really hurt them. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-15-2019, 09:06 PM	#205
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,569 Likes: 1,058 Liked 7,634 Times in 1,465 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor For you racers getting ANTSY, just a few more days before the BIG NEWS comes out of Glendora. I like how they spring the news ONE minute before they leave for their XMAS break. One little tidbit concerns you E MAIL racers, time to get back to work on the car....your grammar and punctuation skills won’t be helping you after this year.....Let me be the first to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

12-17-2019, 12:34 PM	#207
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 225 Likes: 22 Liked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor Why can't the triggers be dropped from 1.00 to 1.2 for a look and instant from 1.25 to 1.45. It allows the faster guys to do just that.Go faster. If that is not enough of a drop, repeat the procedure next year.

12-18-2019, 08:50 AM	#209
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,592 Likes: 1,885 Liked 10,601 Times in 2,193 Posts	Re: Index Change Rumor 55 Chevy the best day I ever had in getting closer to the fast guys was when Atkinson and Warren raced heads up in Charlotte. Both went 1,20 under and the cheers were way louder than the groans. Raising the automatic mark from 1.20 under to 1.40 only protects the fast folks. The 1.20 + cars loose sleep at night trying to figure the best way to win the heads up round and not take a hit. If you change the rules everything remains the same. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817