question for the 90 guys and gals

[SG1809]

I agree also that changing the Index time will create problems for some, budget wise and the way they have their car set up. As far as fans especially in the Division Races, the spectator count is almost non-exsistant. People go to the Nationals to see the big guys. Maybe if the announcers at the Nationals took the time to explain what we do in a little more detail more people may have of an interest. Also bring back the .400 tree at the Divisionals.

[Bryan Gillespie]

I agree,lower the index's
s/c 8.00
s/g 9.00
s/st 10.00
Most s/c can run7.90or faster!
most s/g can run in the 8's even some s/st HAHA
and 10.00 is the cut for all the rules pants,neck coller,gloves etc.
also it may attract new racer's that can race without buying all the stop stuff.
Move up to the present date and lets go fast!

[Jason Kenny]

What would changing the index's really accomplish? Less time on the stop is more appealing to fans? If I'm on the stop for 2.5 seconds or 1.5 seconds, does it make a difference to fans?

If you lower the index's, all you're doing is raising the cost and perhaps eliminating a few of the slower cars.

[Lynn Hoosigian]

OK - my $.02. I love to race. Will do 4 days at Nats or Divisionals!!
No matter what the index is, the average spectator still won't understand throttle stops. When we were at E-town for the nationals, a few spectators came to our pit area and asked about our type of racing.
Tom explained to them the concept and told them to watch the sportsman races from the top end. He told them this is where they will see all the "action".
They came by after the races and thanked him. Said it was the best time they had at the races in a long time and that the sportsman racing was great!!
We need to educate the fans, as it doesn't seem like NHRA is doing it!!