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Dick Butler · 07-09-2015, 09:09 AM

Guys I sure appreciate you responding and your thoughts but I think you are missing my point.

Now remember the questions we all have about drag racing future.
Where will the new blood come from?
How could someone afford a competetive class car?
How do we increase pay outs?
How do we get spectators?
How can the factoring be more accurate? ( This assumes you care to win a class trophy)
How do we increase paying sponsors?

We have all enjoyed being with our friends, attending National events, having shared history in racing and I think everyone sees it changing.

Now my position on a few of the Questions
Class racing was an attraction to many in the beginning to show their skills. Each year new cars produced HUNDREDS of new combinations to factor. Enter the human factors which can make your $10,000, 20,000 or $50,000 investment good only for the bracket component overnight. ( still a place to race at an NHRA event if you run fast enough to qualify as this group continues to become faster and faster)

Do not change current Eliminator methods or rules.
Do not change current classes (Unless combine many to reduce numbers)
Create a Mod , Spec or sealed motor class for cheap entry point.
Each method has its benefits and limitations.
Give an index for them so they can compete at Points meets etc
High light the class when it develops.
Local racers could Find Auto Tech Schools to sponsor class. Guys could be advisors. High school cars could be encouraged.
Sponsors could be encouraged for product use and showcase.
Could compete at local tracks as it expands.

No factors to change, no exotic new hp model to make current model extinct. Any change to the rules would be allowed for everyone....

This would also give a Class racer a chance to concentrate on heads up for trophy with same type competitors.

Again Thanks for your thoughts and comments.
When I organized Top/SS and TOP/Stk in Div 3 ALL who participated stated the heads up racing was the most fun they had had in years. That is essentially SS/B and C and automatics

07-09-2015, 09:09 AM	#9
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: New "Dime Rocket" combo added to guide! Guys I sure appreciate you responding and your thoughts but I think you are missing my point. Now remember the questions we all have about drag racing future. Where will the new blood come from? How could someone afford a competetive class car? How do we increase pay outs? How do we get spectators? How can the factoring be more accurate? ( This assumes you care to win a class trophy) How do we increase paying sponsors? We have all enjoyed being with our friends, attending National events, having shared history in racing and I think everyone sees it changing. Now my position on a few of the Questions Class racing was an attraction to many in the beginning to show their skills. Each year new cars produced HUNDREDS of new combinations to factor. Enter the human factors which can make your $10,000, 20,000 or $50,000 investment good only for the bracket component overnight. ( still a place to race at an NHRA event if you run fast enough to qualify as this group continues to become faster and faster) Do not change current Eliminator methods or rules. Do not change current classes (Unless combine many to reduce numbers) Create a Mod , Spec or sealed motor class for cheap entry point. Each method has its benefits and limitations. Give an index for them so they can compete at Points meets etc High light the class when it develops. Local racers could Find Auto Tech Schools to sponsor class. Guys could be advisors. High school cars could be encouraged. Sponsors could be encouraged for product use and showcase. Could compete at local tracks as it expands. No factors to change, no exotic new hp model to make current model extinct. Any change to the rules would be allowed for everyone.... This would also give a Class racer a chance to concentrate on heads up for trophy with same type competitors. Again Thanks for your thoughts and comments. When I organized Top/SS and TOP/Stk in Div 3 ALL who participated stated the heads up racing was the most fun they had had in years. That is essentially SS/B and C and automatics Last edited by Dick Butler; 07-09-2015 at 09:13 AM.