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Evan Smith · 04-02-2008, 01:02 PM

If there are more cars vs. less cars, then (A) you get a better representation of what the combination is really capable of because there will be a range of competitors with a range of car building and racing skill levels, as well as budgets. (B) There is likely to be plenty of slow cars, as well as fast ones, to potentially bring down the average. For instance, there are 396/375 engines running in every division and there are plenty of them in each division. So, it's easy for a bunch of people to go slow and lower the average. If you have a car like mine, and you only go to a couple of nationals a year and happen to run too fast, you are screwed. Also, if only one or two people are racing a combination then it is hard to asses whether it is a soft combo or if the guy has his ducks in a row.

George, I couldn't agree more, especially considering the lack of teardown required after a 1.40-or-better run. In your case, the 9-80 run caused the Stocker Hemi in your type car to be obsolete. Most would agree that it was done in awesome conditions and by a well-funded car. Should this be taken into account? This would be a reason for the human element to be involved. See what I mean about the fact that there is no easy answer?

Evan

04-02-2008, 01:02 PM	#20
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Automatic Horsepower Factoring System If there are more cars vs. less cars, then (A) you get a better representation of what the combination is really capable of because there will be a range of competitors with a range of car building and racing skill levels, as well as budgets. (B) There is likely to be plenty of slow cars, as well as fast ones, to potentially bring down the average. For instance, there are 396/375 engines running in every division and there are plenty of them in each division. So, it's easy for a bunch of people to go slow and lower the average. If you have a car like mine, and you only go to a couple of nationals a year and happen to run too fast, you are screwed. Also, if only one or two people are racing a combination then it is hard to asses whether it is a soft combo or if the guy has his ducks in a row. George, I couldn't agree more, especially considering the lack of teardown required after a 1.40-or-better run. In your case, the 9-80 run caused the Stocker Hemi in your type car to be obsolete. Most would agree that it was done in awesome conditions and by a well-funded car. Should this be taken into account? This would be a reason for the human element to be involved. See what I mean about the fact that there is no easy answer? Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK Last edited by Evan Smith; 04-02-2008 at 01:17 PM.