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Originally Posted by Myron Piatek
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.
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Myron
I understand IHRA is doing what they can to keep their deal going
But their format takes away from what Class racing is about
You need to have heads up runs as that is part of class racing
If not what is the point...