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Ron Ortiz · 12-23-2022, 01:10 PM

I usually ran about -.45, without lifting or staying in it. I do not have a problem with the new system. If you are that fast (-1.20 or whatever)), you probably need HP. NHRA did not do any favors with their new system. Raising or lowering the indexes does not work, just moves numbers around. NHRA's factoring of cars is an absolute joke, so many adjustments that are so far off. The enhancements given to combinations just adds to the confusion. Racers complaining, just like it was 50 years ago. Same response from 50 years ago, "work on your stuff". Work on your stuff means writing for mercy to NHRA. Did you ever think of all the combinations that were absolute jokes before they were adjusted. This circus never stops, it will be like this ten years from now too. And you know what you are going to do? Just like always, OK.
Cut a light, hit the number, if it's heads up, good luck, go work on your stuff.

I have memories of Mike Senia's Cimmaron, Bob Dennis "banana car" Olds, Bob Shaw's cars, McKay's Buick, and a herd of 302 Fords.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA nitrous 4 sale.

12-23-2022, 01:10 PM	#43
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: 65-85 under. I usually ran about -.45, without lifting or staying in it. I do not have a problem with the new system. If you are that fast (-1.20 or whatever)), you probably need HP. NHRA did not do any favors with their new system. Raising or lowering the indexes does not work, just moves numbers around. NHRA's factoring of cars is an absolute joke, so many adjustments that are so far off. The enhancements given to combinations just adds to the confusion. Racers complaining, just like it was 50 years ago. Same response from 50 years ago, "work on your stuff". Work on your stuff means writing for mercy to NHRA. Did you ever think of all the combinations that were absolute jokes before they were adjusted. This circus never stops, it will be like this ten years from now too. And you know what you are going to do? Just like always, OK. Cut a light, hit the number, if it's heads up, good luck, go work on your stuff. I have memories of Mike Senia's Cimmaron, Bob Dennis "banana car" Olds, Bob Shaw's cars, McKay's Buick, and a herd of 302 Fords. Ron Ortiz U/SA nitrous 4 sale. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK