HP Reduction Request

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Mike Ours

Not real computer savy that is why I never log on. I to have raced stock for over 40 years on a very limited budget. Haven't race since 2007 when my son passed. Why not do away with the heads up race except for when the exact same combo is pair. You may get a few more racers that way. I know there are a lot of fast D E F & G combos that I certainly can't compete against. Not wanting to start an argument just want to help e little guys.

As it stands right now the only heads up races during eliminations are when 2 identical letter combos are paired.

[Jeff Teuton]

A few years ago I really tried to get 10% off of I think 1995 or so back, and 5 % off the inbetween motors LT1, LS1 and a couple more, and nothing for 2008 or newer. After getting severely scolded by old car guys for various reasons (my favorite "We will got fast and then get hit with HP") I cancelled that project, and had a couple of beverages. I thought I was trying to help. Many disagreed.

[Dwight Southerland]

Jeff, we all know you are a hero.

[jim morgan]

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide.

1977 Buick Regal 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270

1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 auto

1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170 270 change to 350 170/275 man

1970 Dodge Challenger 440 390/400 change to 440 390/382

1964 Mopar 330, Savoy 426 425/415 change to 426 425/405

looks like letter is working for some

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by jim morgan

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide.

looks like letter is working for some

The hp changes are just cleanup to get some consistency from model to model and engine application. None of the changes are necessarily new.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by jim morgan

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide.

1977 Buick Regal 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270

1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 auto

1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170 270 change to 350 170/275 man

1970 Dodge Challenger 440 390/400 change to 440 390/382

1964 Mopar 330, Savoy 426 425/415 change to 426 425/405

looks like letter is working for some

Yes, Jim. This is how the current system is supposed to work.

My reason for getting involved with this is to see more consistency in the process.
For instance , if a guy has a car already that he'd like to race, and it fell within the guidelines put forth, he could just submit a form and then start working on it. By the half year, it would appear in the guide, at the new reduced horsepower rating.

Also , in recent years , we saw just about every 302 2v reduced in every body style, by 30-40 horsepower , in some cases.
Meanwhile another guy with a 305 2bbl. Chevy , in a certain body and year, has to fight for 6 mos., just to get 4 hp off it.
Fair is fair ...20 % off for every one , or for no one.

[Jeff Teuton]

Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!!

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!!

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!!

OK Jeff, just what would your Super Power be? If ya don't mind me asking.

Faster than a speeding Plymouth Cricket?
More powerful than a beer fart?
Able to leap tall 30 packs in a single bound?
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! AACK! It's a bird.
(yeah, I'm a child of the 50s)

[Dave Noll]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Meanwhile another guy with a 305 2bbl. Chevy , in a certain body and year, has to fight for 6 mos., just to get 4 hp off it.

Or a 2bbl. 351C