Oh, I know Tom. It's unbelievable how few sports there are. That said, I can't say I'm sure why...did they reduce the total number compared to years past? 80 cars for S/G and S/C isn't alot, and given the popularity of S/S on the east coast I think 128 cars for S/S is reasonable. So, what's going on here?
So, the only way they'd be able to add more S/St cars is by eliminating another class. If this wasn't the only national event for S/St within 600 miles, I might feel differently. But to have one national event and to have it sell out in 24 hours is just rediculous...there isn't another class in another event for the entire year that's like this (though S/C this year at E-town is going to be close).
Of course, the REAL solution would be to run S/St at more than one event in the area, and drop it from another area where they don't get the participation, such as Atlanta. But, NHRA is hell-bent on the one national event per division thing for some reason...
It doesn't affect me either way as I wasn't getting in with my grade point regardless. I just feel sorry for all those grade point 5 people that won't get in (and the grade point 6 people that may not remember to register until Friday and will only find themselves shut out).
Good luck to everyone that did make it in!
Jason Oldfield
S/G & S/ST 1838
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