AHFS - Good or Bad????

Carguy49 · 06-24-2015, 03:46 PM

With all the discussion in another thread about setting National Records in Stock or Super Stock I thought why not ask this question. Is the AHFS doing it's job or not??? Many people would like to set records but are penalized for going 1.20 or more under their index. In looking at the current records in both stock and super stock I see some that are more than 1.20 under the index, yet the cars are still in that same class. I am not here to criticize those racers because they have worked hard (in most cases) to get their cars to perform at that level.

I realize that many combos have never been run so performance is a question mark going in. A prime example is Larry Hill's V/S pickup at Indy last year. That truck went well over 2.00 under the index and now is in R/S. No record set with the truck, but now is where it belongs. My hat is off to Larry (and all who helped him) for showing the true potential of this combination. Are there other combinations that are in the same boat (so to speak)??

I am 65 years old, so have been around for awhile. I have many friends that race stock and/or super stock, and this subject has been discussed many times over the last few years.

Geerhead55 · 06-24-2015, 04:42 PM

Doesn't look like anyone is in a hurry to open this can of worms, Ron.
Danny Durham

Mickey Whaley · 06-24-2015, 04:47 PM

the system aint **** new cars dont get hp give all combos their factory rating back and be done race there is the can of worms open

Jack Matyas · 06-24-2015, 06:08 PM

It has taken longer than most would like but the system is working .Many new combos have been hit several times and are now inline.Along with that several old combos have been given horsepower back to put them inline with everyone else .All that plus at almost every race someone hits the -1.20 under deal .

ALMACK · 06-24-2015, 06:16 PM

Carguy49:

Alot of those records that are more than 1.20 under were set at National Opens where the AHFS does not apply.

Mickey Whaley · 06-24-2015, 06:52 PM

yep the gong show and the price is right think of a numbber and tell me what it is?

06-24-2015, 03:46 PM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,843 Likes: 1,775 Liked 2,232 Times in 596 Posts	AHFS - Good or Bad???? With all the discussion in another thread about setting National Records in Stock or Super Stock I thought why not ask this question. Is the AHFS doing it's job or not??? Many people would like to set records but are penalized for going 1.20 or more under their index. In looking at the current records in both stock and super stock I see some that are more than 1.20 under the index, yet the cars are still in that same class. I am not here to criticize those racers because they have worked hard (in most cases) to get their cars to perform at that level. I realize that many combos have never been run so performance is a question mark going in. A prime example is Larry Hill's V/S pickup at Indy last year. That truck went well over 2.00 under the index and now is in R/S. No record set with the truck, but now is where it belongs. My hat is off to Larry (and all who helped him) for showing the true potential of this combination. Are there other combinations that are in the same boat (so to speak)?? I am 65 years old, so have been around for awhile. I have many friends that race stock and/or super stock, and this subject has been discussed many times over the last few years. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

06-24-2015, 04:42 PM	#2
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: AHFS - Good or Bad???? Doesn't look like anyone is in a hurry to open this can of worms, Ron. Danny Durham

06-24-2015, 04:47 PM	#3
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: AHFS - Good or Bad???? the system aint **** new cars dont get hp give all combos their factory rating back and be done race there is the can of worms open Last edited by Mickey Whaley; 06-24-2015 at 05:43 PM. Reason: dgaf

06-24-2015, 06:08 PM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,830 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: AHFS - Good or Bad???? It has taken longer than most would like but the system is working .Many new combos have been hit several times and are now inline.Along with that several old combos have been given horsepower back to put them inline with everyone else .All that plus at almost every race someone hits the -1.20 under deal . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-24-2015, 06:16 PM	#5
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 98 Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts	Re: AHFS - Good or Bad???? Carguy49: Alot of those records that are more than 1.20 under were set at National Opens where the AHFS does not apply. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

06-24-2015, 06:52 PM	#6
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: AHFS - Good or Bad???? yep the gong show and the price is right think of a numbber and tell me what it is?