Re: Gainesville
 

So I guess past world champ owners like
Buddy martin PS, Alan Johnson TF ,Roy Johnson PS
Richard Freeman PS and Vic Cagnazzi PS,

Those guys can enter for Gainesville any time they want but the rest of you that play by the rules and collect those valuable NHRA grading points your on the outside looking in.

That's a good system. Iam glad our new leader at NHRA first job was cutting entries for national events(only for the sportsman classes). Nothing like helping the sportsman racer. Can't wait for that big meeting at the gators he's going to have with all the racers.

I forgot his second job was adding oil down fines for all the sportsman class.

Re: Gainesville
 

With TF & FC barely able to fill a 16 car field there should be plenty of time to finish a race. The extra S/SS cars would only be about as much run time as 2 more pairs of
fuel cars. I think they should allow in the extra sportsman cars for their entry money and limit the fuel cars because the 17+ qualifiers are the leakers that slow down the show.

Re: Gainesville
 

He could enter using Sal's grade points if Sal was not entered in the same class. Let's say Sal has 4 grade points, Mr Cook could enter when it opened at 4.

Re: Gainesville
 

Damn guys. Didn't mean to start all of this. Just thought it was a little sad that only 4 cars from Florida could get into the Gators.

Re: Gainesville
 

So if owners points count, I can use my 8 and Kevins 92 1/2 points and get in another car in my sons name. He only got 4 points. Let's see; 8 + 4+ 92 1//2 is a lot. You know if Pro Stock had this much controversy it would be more popular and they could have the scoop back.

Re: Gainesville
 

Mike, you are correct about the low car count for FL cars. They used to comprise about 35-40% of the field, not now though. Along with the departure of NHRA tracks in FL and South Georgia the count will really be low to get those precious grade points. Never understood the lowering of quotas for races like the Gators. Kind of like eliminating the desire for someone wanting to build a stocker.

How about this. Leave the quotas alone and only allow racers who cannot enter as a past champion/owner to reach the quota. All previous champs/owners enter anytime without effecting the quota.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA not entered.

Re: Gainesville
 

Jeff has skills. He can get stuff done.

Re: Gainesville
 

I don't know what the answer is but the amount of controversy this subject generates indicates that a lot of people would like to see the procedure modified or at least discussed.

Re: Gainesville
 

If we could get NHRA to test the aforementioned 3 30 packs, we could go back to 128 in each class like it used to be, and they had PS Truck in addition to the other stuff plus 30 Pro Stocks (with scoops) and on and on. We could park by the kart track in the back (I have parked there). How come we can figure this out and nobody listens. Good point Mike.

Re: Gainesville
 

You are a wise man. You going to the points race the week before? Might need 6 30 packs. Might be some other wise folks to join us.