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442OLDS · 04-28-2022, 10:51 PM

I wasn't really planning on running that many National events due to the cost/payout,but I'll throw in my $4.42.

1)The entry is so high already,another $100 isn't too bad if it would actually go to the Stock racers and not 10% to the BIG GUY.

2) The AHFS is such a manipulated system that might as well just abolish it.

3) Class winners automatically qualify should have never changed.If you must qualify to race,I'm out.I have one of the slowest cars in the class and would not bother paying $5 a gallon for gas to get there and not possibly qualify.The quota system needs a standby list once full.And the quotas should be raised.

4) Shipping weights.I already commented a few months ago that any car should be able to run any class that it can fit into.Along with that,the 170 pounds extra for the driver should be eliminated.If your horsepower rating is 300 and you want to run E,that is 3000 pounds minimum weight.Period.

5) The schedule.I can't imagine driving all the way to Charlotte and having to run first round already tomorrow.I know the weather is a problem often,but I see a 0% chance of rain on Friday and a 20% chance of rain on Saturday.Why are they running first round tomorrow already? The Pros run 4 wide,so that shouldn't take that long.

04-28-2022, 10:51 PM	#9
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Lets talk NHRA Stk/SS with Lonnie Grim - Ideas - Comment I wasn't really planning on running that many National events due to the cost/payout,but I'll throw in my $4.42. 1)The entry is so high already,another $100 isn't too bad if it would actually go to the Stock racers and not 10% to the BIG GUY. 2) The AHFS is such a manipulated system that might as well just abolish it. 3) Class winners automatically qualify should have never changed.If you must qualify to race,I'm out.I have one of the slowest cars in the class and would not bother paying $5 a gallon for gas to get there and not possibly qualify.The quota system needs a standby list once full.And the quotas should be raised. 4) Shipping weights.I already commented a few months ago that any car should be able to run any class that it can fit into.Along with that,the 170 pounds extra for the driver should be eliminated.If your horsepower rating is 300 and you want to run E,that is 3000 pounds minimum weight.Period. 5) The schedule.I can't imagine driving all the way to Charlotte and having to run first round already tomorrow.I know the weather is a problem often,but I see a 0% chance of rain on Friday and a 20% chance of rain on Saturday.Why are they running first round tomorrow already? The Pros run 4 wide,so that shouldn't take that long.