Best place to set record

SStockDart · 05-13-2012, 01:43 AM

It seems that the "value of national records" has diminished over the years. .I am just curious where might be the best place to set a record... Setting the national record is still a "big deal" to me (guess that is because I'm old LOL) It used to be Tucson (switched to IHRA) and Boise....also a bunch set in Kearney, NE...ATCO is wicked fast...Sonoma might be the place..."No Problem" is fast....Pomona is down hill...but National events only ..what do you think??? (For conversation purposes).

jmcarter · 05-13-2012, 05:35 AM

Mission can be fast but with a May date for the D6 race it's very dependent on weather...witnessed the first 7sec. SS run there and Hemi cars use to flock to that race to put up a good number.

Valdosta has been the site of many records, SS/AH and many others. Also, any of the early D2 races can be fast when temp and unbelievable barometer readings show up.

Jason · 05-13-2012, 08:51 AM

The best place to set a record is at a national open. Your et will not effect the AHFS unless you go 1.20 or more under.

Jack Matyas · 05-13-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

The best place to set a record is at a national open. Your et will not effect the AHFS unless you go 1.20 or more under.

Great thought ..........Maybe that fact will once again make records important to more than just a few of us "old timers " .................

stefan callender · 05-13-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Great thought ..........Maybe that fact will once again make records important to more than just a few of us "old timers " .................

I agree Jack, I cannot understand the NHRA's thinking. They should give back the 3 tenths on the indexes, and set the limit higher for the trigger point. Why cant everyone just show what they got if they want without getting penalized? As usual, its the crybabies that get what they want.

I especially dont understand the reasoning why there is such a large trigger at a National Event. I would think that the spectators in the stands that could relate to cars that look "normal" would like to see the true potential of stock and super stock cars.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 05-13-2012, 12:09 PM

Valdosta in November

Ron Ortiz · 05-13-2012, 12:39 PM

As jmcarter said. The first D2 race or as Horace & Stephen any D2 November race. These two races should really be at Orlando or Bradenton for best results as the weather is just mine shaft. They usually include a tailwind.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA yes, it get cold in FL.

Jeff Colvert · 05-13-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen & Horace Johnson

Valdosta in November

You think there will be one at Valdosta this year Stephen? Didn't have it last year.

Randall Klein · 05-13-2012, 12:56 PM

Houston, in the spring.....Ooh Baby!

jmcarter · 05-13-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Colvert

You think there will be one at Valdosta this year Stephen? Didn't have it last year.

No more National Opens at Valdosta since they now have a prime early Divisional date. Least what I was told. You and Stephen kinda like that place and for good reason. Westcott likes it to.

05-13-2012, 01:43 AM	#1
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 876 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Best place to set record It seems that the "value of national records" has diminished over the years. .I am just curious where might be the best place to set a record... Setting the national record is still a "big deal" to me (guess that is because I'm old LOL) It used to be Tucson (switched to IHRA) and Boise....also a bunch set in Kearney, NE...ATCO is wicked fast...Sonoma might be the place..."No Problem" is fast....Pomona is down hill...but National events only ..what do you think??? (For conversation purposes). __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911 Last edited by SStockDart; 05-13-2012 at 02:27 AM.

05-13-2012, 05:35 AM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,285 Likes: 2,339 Liked 3,144 Times in 963 Posts	Re: Best place to set record Mission can be fast but with a May date for the D6 race it's very dependent on weather...witnessed the first 7sec. SS run there and Hemi cars use to flock to that race to put up a good number. Valdosta has been the site of many records, SS/AH and many others. Also, any of the early D2 races can be fast when temp and unbelievable barometer readings show up. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

05-13-2012, 08:51 AM	#3
Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Best place to set record The best place to set a record is at a national open. Your et will not effect the AHFS unless you go 1.20 or more under.

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Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 963 Likes: 338 Liked 161 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Best place to set record Valdosta in November __________________ Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

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Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 988 Likes: 33 Liked 315 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Best place to set record As jmcarter said. The first D2 race or as Horace & Stephen any D2 November race. These two races should really be at Orlando or Bradenton for best results as the weather is just mine shaft. They usually include a tailwind. Ron Ortiz U/SA yes, it get cold in FL. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

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Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Best place to set record Houston, in the spring.....Ooh Baby!