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Originally Posted by Michael Beard
MIke - I don't know that the Ross's and Wright's cars are good examples, because they are in a class of their own, quite literally. (FWD conversion crate) and I believe they are the only three in the country.
I qualified 6th at Martin (IHRA Nat'l event where they ran Class) in similar weather conditions to what we had at Indy. I would've qualified at Indy, but just by a few hundredths. (and YES, I've spent money on my car.)
quickest crate at Martin was 4th...
Bob Marshall H/CM '73 Dart Sport, -1.027 under 10.973, with 325hp 360 @ 3258# min (9.50# class) would've placed him 83rd at Indy.
compared to Indy's #6 qualifier
David Buckner E/SA '72 Duster -1.233 under 10.767 (which frickin' RAWKED!)  with 289hp 340 @ 3060# min (10# class)
While the comparison is for entertainment purposes only, it doesn't seem like they are worlds apart, all things considered. |
I didn't even realize this because I don't really follow crate motor cars that much,but according to your example,are these classes theoretically the same?
E/CM = A/SA
F/CM = B/SA
G/CM = C/SA
H/CM = D/SA
I/CM = E/SA
J/CM = F/SA
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If they are theoretically the same AND If IHRA and NHRA had the same rules (and they were followed) it might be interesting.