designated pairing

Doug McCue · 07-28-2019, 11:54 AM

How the designated pairing work?

Daran Summerton · 07-28-2019, 12:22 PM

If someone misses 1st rd it will become more effective.

J.R. Haddad · 07-28-2019, 12:28 PM

The bottom 3 in the top half run the bottom 3 in the bottom
half. IE- Number 30 vs. # 62, # 31, # 31 vs. # 63, # 32 vs. # 64.
J.R.

Andys dad · 07-28-2019, 05:46 PM

Some very good racers seem to have a knack for qualifying just above the fold.

Some times they get a DQ or or injured car.

Good strategy but hard to do.

If you go back and look at a few qualifying sheets you will see what I mean.

Ron

Chip THELEGEND Johnson · 07-28-2019, 06:30 PM

The designated 3 are also first 3 pairs out. If you're late your opponent gets a freebie.
Saw it happen at Gators last year

Larry Hill · 07-28-2019, 07:31 PM

Very well

Duane Eiskant II · 07-28-2019, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip THELEGEND Johnson

The designated 3 are also first 3 pairs out. If you're late your opponent gets a freebie.
Saw it happen at Gators last year

If i remember right they weren’t aware of the designated pairs and missed it. I know there was some issues at the Va National this year in stock and super stock but no one ended up missing the round.

Carguy49 · 07-28-2019, 08:11 PM

At Heartland Park this weekend the first three pairs turned into 3 singles.

I watched the first round on live dragracertv on my computer.

HawkBrosMav · 07-29-2019, 09:57 AM

Designated pairs in the sense that the bottom 3 qualifiers are the first 3 pairs down each round is great when it's communicated that's what is going on. In Div 7 it has been going on for a few years so we're all used to it, but it seems in a couple other divisions it has been something of a "day of" decision and not all competitors were aware.

I think it's completely necessary when trying to line up a 60+ car ladder for everyone to know who the first three pairs are so the "I don't want to go down first" crap doesn't come into play.. get things moving..

voltdr · 07-30-2019, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carguy49

At Heartland Park this weekend the first three pairs turned into 3 singles.

I watched the first round on live nhratv on my computer.

You may have watched it live on dragracertv.com but not on nhra.tv
Dan

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Doug McCue Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 232 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 2 Posts	designated pairing How the designated pairing work?

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Daran Summerton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas nv Posts: 598 Likes: 18 Liked 65 Times in 36 Posts	Re: designated pairing If someone misses 1st rd it will become more effective. __________________ 72 cutlass

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J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 623 Likes: 510 Liked 874 Times in 195 Posts	Re: designated pairing The bottom 3 in the top half run the bottom 3 in the bottom half. IE- Number 30 vs. # 62, # 31, # 31 vs. # 63, # 32 vs. # 64. J.R.

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Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: designated pairing Some very good racers seem to have a knack for qualifying just above the fold. Some times they get a DQ or or injured car. Good strategy but hard to do. If you go back and look at a few qualifying sheets you will see what I mean. Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

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Chip THELEGEND Johnson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 284 Likes: 223 Liked 280 Times in 79 Posts	Re: designated pairing The designated 3 are also first 3 pairs out. If you're late your opponent gets a freebie. Saw it happen at Gators last year

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: designated pairing Very well __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,840 Likes: 1,759 Liked 2,228 Times in 595 Posts	Re: designated pairing At Heartland Park this weekend the first three pairs turned into 3 singles. I watched the first round on live dragracertv on my computer. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 07-30-2019 at 10:39 AM.

07-29-2019, 09:57 AM	#9
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 356 Likes: 6 Liked 276 Times in 68 Posts	Re: designated pairing Designated pairs in the sense that the bottom 3 qualifiers are the first 3 pairs down each round is great when it's communicated that's what is going on. In Div 7 it has been going on for a few years so we're all used to it, but it seems in a couple other divisions it has been something of a "day of" decision and not all competitors were aware. I think it's completely necessary when trying to line up a 60+ car ladder for everyone to know who the first three pairs are so the "I don't want to go down first" crap doesn't come into play.. get things moving..