[Jeff Lee]

I'm all for it. However, first issue is the spread between indexes (auto to stick) need to be eliminated. In the example below, why should there be a .015 difference just on the index?
I know Rob Youngblood who races SS/J has a .200 difference to SS/JA. As an example, he races Don Little in SS/J vs SS/JA and the HP rating is the same between the SS/J 350 'Vette and the SS/JA 383 Challenger. Same HP, same class, same weight. If they both run a 10.00, the SS/JA car qualifies .200 higher on the ladder. Does that seem reasonable?
I can agree on different HP factors but if it was an issue, I'd say OK, let them all be equal; equal HP, equal weight and equal index.
And just like Booby said, less classes and more excitement. It would be good for the spectators as you would see some real battles being played for them.