Basically racer X can get in Indy with one grade point, so he or she takes the bogus combo out of the trailer to hit one national open a year then go to indy and qualify at the top. Something about that just seems "unfair?" Sorry I hate to use that word.
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Originally Posted by B Parker
If the system works why haven't they got hit at the other 21 National Events. BP
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That is why I believe Indy is where it is needed the most.
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Originally Posted by Cotten
In my opinion there has to be a venue to let all the cars run to their potential, and what better place than "the big go".
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I thought that's what National Opens were for.
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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone
So, you would have 128 or more, trying to qualify or win class at the biggest race of the year, yet trying to work the system at the same time , inside a two tenths window.
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Yes, if you think you can actually pull that off. Again proving that is why this system was basically created for this event, one where everyone has to run as fast as they can or are capable of, just to make the field and/or win class.
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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone
I agree with NHRA on this one, (which may sound strange to some of you).
I believe it's a great idea to suspend the charade and the joke for Indy
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I have to disagree because I think it is turning this prestigious event into somewhat of a joke.
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Originally Posted by B Parker
So James and Cooter Lets say you get your cars flying and all the stars line up right for you at Indy. On blow up mode you can go 1:21 under for class win. And if the AHFS is in place are you really going to do it just for a class trophy. Really, not me and not very many others. Lets take a look at the 2015 COPO"s that run A/SA and B/SA. These cars in decent air can go 1:40 plus under. If the system works why haven't they got hit at the other 21 National Events. You think anyone would want to ruin their combo for a class trophy and a trip to the barn. BP
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Yes, I do believe some racers would not care about their combo getting hit to win class at Indy. Especially a bucket list racer like me who may hit that event once or twice in my life. And at national events with only 50 cars it's not likely you will ever have to "turn it up." They are all-run situations so there is no need to go fast to make the field and if there is a heads-up you try to go .99 under for the win. So basically proving my point a third time that this system needs to be in place at Indy, where 30+ cars aren't making the show.