Re: Horsepowers
 

I think you're probably right. Just another example of the gross mis-management that is NHRA, today.

Re: Horsepowers
 

Can anyone explain or define our so- called mineshaft conditions and the rules for it to come into play.

Re: Horsepowers
 

with or without F/X cars?

Re: Horsepowers
 

In my experience - NHRA has never replied to receiving or granting Horsepower requests. The first year I requested reduction I waited for the Dec. list and - Nothing? No indication! When I called to check they said it must have been lost? Resubmit for next year. I did and in July again - Nothing. After calling again I received a call from Wesley - and he said they screwed up. He said they would look into it and 2 hours later returned my call and discussed my combination and gave me 15 HP off.
He was very helpful but I understand he no longer has that position?

Re: Horsepowers
 

Larry. Basing it on a normal division race and a standard national event.
If your question was replied to my question?

Re: Horsepowers
 

i sent a request in this year by email and Pat sent me a confirmation email that they received it.

Re: Horsepowers
 

Jim, the simple answer is

Must have at least 32 car field

Split the field in two (example 32 divided by 2 equals 16) 17th qualifier has to be .85 under

First car in the second half has to be .85 under after final qualifying run

Hope this helps

Re: Horsepowers
 

Ya I get that part thanks.
Guess my point is here you could take those 17 cars for example that have run .750 under at there best forever!!! Those 17 cars go into day 2 of qualifying with Mother Nature cooperating at her best an suddenly they all run .850 at there best they ever have. And the bottom line is they get penalized right?

Or in NHRAs eyes they all should have dumped at a 1000'. THE RULE NEEDS TO BE TOSSED OUT PERIOD!!!

Re: Horsepowers
 

Jim,

If the weather conditions improve and still qualifying the .85 under hurts nobody unless you go 1.20 under for instant hit.

The real problem is most racers play the ladder game, therefore the system is flawed.

The big problem occurs when the conditions improve after final qualifying and you have a very fast car and trigger your combination ( you know the famous saying I didn't think I would go that fast)

Re: Horsepowers
 

Correct. Sorry I didn't clarify that right. I was meaning running faster than the .850 under factor.