CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Clarification Needed

Mike Volkman · 12-07-2023, 12:09 PM

Well, the post once again is getting amusing. Frankly, i am confused (no side comments regarding my state of mind).

Why build a "class" car - and not have a hope of winning a class heads up? Who cares about someone going fast at this race? Doesn't count and no validation.

Reminder that we have joined a heads up class. I get the enviroment that we're in. Because of rule changes, additional classes (by NHRA and racers pushing their own agenda and need for protection from fast cars in their class), diminishing car counts etc which all lead to reduced opportunities and degredation for heads up. Why help it along? No qualifying? No chance to land a heads up? How about we eliminate 1/2 of all NHRA stock and ss classes and .5 difference in weight breaks where possible.

Comp is different isnt it? Fast guy wins. Maybe SS and Stock should go back to running off of national records? I don't know.

Maybe it's time to start a new class and call it something like ss b(for brackets - no heads up)?

Gaf - of all people who supports class racing - need i remind you how hyped up you get over class.

I'm going to need to talk to the boss and see if we should continue supporting Top Qualifier in D2. From reading the board i get the feeling like "who cares".

Volkman
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12-07-2023, 12:09 PM	#4
Mike Volkman Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 79 Likes: 32 Liked 497 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Clarification Needed - Pro Invitation Race in Florida Well, the post once again is getting amusing. Frankly, i am confused (no side comments regarding my state of mind). Why build a "class" car - and not have a hope of winning a class heads up? Who cares about someone going fast at this race? Doesn't count and no validation. Reminder that we have joined a heads up class. I get the enviroment that we're in. Because of rule changes, additional classes (by NHRA and racers pushing their own agenda and need for protection from fast cars in their class), diminishing car counts etc which all lead to reduced opportunities and degredation for heads up. Why help it along? No qualifying? No chance to land a heads up? How about we eliminate 1/2 of all NHRA stock and ss classes and .5 difference in weight breaks where possible. Comp is different isnt it? Fast guy wins. Maybe SS and Stock should go back to running off of national records? I don't know. Maybe it's time to start a new class and call it something like ss b(for brackets - no heads up)? Gaf - of all people who supports class racing - need i remind you how hyped up you get over class. I'm going to need to talk to the boss and see if we should continue supporting Top Qualifier in D2. From reading the board i get the feeling like "who cares". Volkman 412.651.2356 Last edited by Mike Volkman; 12-07-2023 at 06:55 PM.