[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

The one nice thing about no heads-ups (aside from being easier on me/us to do the races) is that being a millionaire or having the advantage of an underfactored combo is nullified. Anyone can compete, as long as it's NHRA/IHRA-legal, and can run the Index. These races, the average Joe Stocker guy can have a chance. When I polled a few racers in my series, they preferred that I leave it as is (and yes, some were fast guys/girls that love heads-ups). And like was said earlier, you can test, gauge yourself (though not 100% accurately) against fellow competitors, race with your peers, win some good money, have a better entry/payout than a Divsional race, and only need to take one, at most two, days away from home, and it's a low pressure, fun way to race without all the costs, points and xHRA hassles. I guess if you prefer the heads-ups and all that, there is still National/Divisional events.

Terry, I could have paid your in water/diet Coke/Gatorade and a premade cold sandwich, had I known that. LOL

Yeah....but in reality the way you, Dave and others are doing it is probably for the best for the very reasons you mentioned. It gives the guy just starting out a place to play without the heavy expense and a lot of the fast guys/girls like it this way also. Its a no pressure way to have some fun with a chance to make a couple of dollars enjoying time with friends and competitors. Different tastes for different people. If you dont like the no heads up runs then stay home or race else where. Theres lots of that with the XHRA programs. No big deal. Hope to see you and your mom and dad next season.