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Originally Posted by Harry 6674
As there are no ihra tracks on the west coast I have not been to one of their races so I have a question. If two stockers from the same class race each other is first to the stripe wins or is it still shoe polish racing?
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To elaborate a bit:
Like-classed cars in eliminations as well as the few events that have specified class eliminations are heads-up.
The World Fianals for the championship as well as the Summit All-Stars and Moser Axle Mania Shootouts are dial-in only. I believe that IHRA feels that
after working all year (including possible heads-up runs), to qualify for them, the opportunity to win in those programs shouldn't be cut short by the bad luck of another like-classed car or possible last minute "class adjustment" by a competitor, which puts most emphasis on driving ability rather than resources. Sponsors may have also had an opinion on the matter.
Tear-downs for heads-up runs they do run appear to be considered only under protest or special circumstances. But they have weighed and checked fuel in most, if not all instances that I've seen with occasional "surprise" checks for different things other times. Record runs are certified only if the engine has been torn down and sealed. Usually just the top comes off.