AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston

RobbieRacer · 03-01-2016, 04:03 PM

I see that BJ & Mike Graham and Alex Kadar/Mark Yacavone took a pretty good hit after Phoenix.

Horsepower adjustments following the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Phoenix, AZ and NHRA LODRS event in Houston, TX

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Carquest Auto Parts, and LORDS event, the following changes have been made.

The horsepower rating for 1975 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 129 currently rated at 139, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 152 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.

The horsepower rating for 00-05 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, entries with the 207 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 170 currently rated at 174, has been increased by six horsepower, to 180 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.

The horsepower rating for 2014 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 429 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 455 currently rated at 455, has been increased by twenty nine horsepower, to 484 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.
NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or more under the index will receive an immediate index decrease or horsepower increase. These changes are effective March 1, 2016.

Mike Graham · 03-01-2016, 04:27 PM

The ahfs does work if you let it! Anyone got a good deal on lead?

Jeff Stout · 03-01-2016, 05:28 PM

Mike do I have to still race you heads up in U? Please say no

Mike Graham · 03-01-2016, 05:32 PM

Yep. Saving the good stuff for you.

HR9121 · 03-01-2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Graham

The ahfs does work if you let it! Anyone got a good deal on lead?

Got all mine from speedway motors.com, free shipping on ballast over $99! Looks like you may qualify for the free shipping lol.

Mark Yacavone · 03-01-2016, 08:01 PM

...Thought they missed the Impala this time..Darn it.

Ron Ortiz · 03-02-2016, 10:44 AM

Congratulations Mike & BJ. I really appreciate your disregard for the AHFS and showing others how to let it all out as this is a performance based category. Most racers out there protect their little treasured HP ratings, but you have showed the way as a true competitor. Others should try to emulate you and brave through the factoring system. Let your race car show what it is all about. Thank you I commend you both.

As a side note, is it possible for you to go another 1.20 under so you can go play in T/SA. I believe that T/SA is a natural FFFord class. It would be great to see you and Summers battle it out. Thanks

Ron Ortiz
U/SA watching out for T

Ed Wright · 03-02-2016, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HR9121

Got all mine from speedway motors.com, free shipping on ballast over $99! Looks like you may qualify for the free shipping lol.

I get 25lb bags from Bass Pro Shop.

Dave Muller · 03-02-2016, 11:25 AM

Thanks! I have a Bass Pro Shop right around the corner from me. It would not have occurred to me to check them.

I'll try to keep that in mind in case it turns out I don't have enough ballast in the driver's seat...

Ron Ortiz · 03-02-2016, 11:33 AM

While you guys are buying ballast from Bass Pro Shops, check out the moss on some of their displays. We supply all the BPS. If you could please send me a picture so I can see what they are doing with it. There are no BPS within 50 miles of me. Thanks

Ron Ortiz
U/SA aka Moss4U

03-01-2016, 04:03 PM	#1
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston I see that BJ & Mike Graham and Alex Kadar/Mark Yacavone took a pretty good hit after Phoenix. Horsepower adjustments following the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Phoenix, AZ and NHRA LODRS event in Houston, TX As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Carquest Auto Parts, and LORDS event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 1975 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 129 currently rated at 139, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 152 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 00-05 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, entries with the 207 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 170 currently rated at 174, has been increased by six horsepower, to 180 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2014 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 429 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 455 currently rated at 455, has been increased by twenty nine horsepower, to 484 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or more under the index will receive an immediate index decrease or horsepower increase. These changes are effective March 1, 2016.

03-01-2016, 04:27 PM	#2
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston The ahfs does work if you let it! Anyone got a good deal on lead?

03-01-2016, 05:28 PM	#3
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston Mike do I have to still race you heads up in U? Please say no

03-01-2016, 05:32 PM	#4
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston Yep. Saving the good stuff for you.

03-01-2016, 08:01 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston ...Thought they missed the Impala this time..Darn it. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

03-02-2016, 10:44 AM	#7
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston Congratulations Mike & BJ. I really appreciate your disregard for the AHFS and showing others how to let it all out as this is a performance based category. Most racers out there protect their little treasured HP ratings, but you have showed the way as a true competitor. Others should try to emulate you and brave through the factoring system. Let your race car show what it is all about. Thank you I commend you both. As a side note, is it possible for you to go another 1.20 under so you can go play in T/SA. I believe that T/SA is a natural FFFord class. It would be great to see you and Summers battle it out. Thanks Ron Ortiz U/SA watching out for T __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-02-2016, 11:25 AM	#9
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston Thanks! I have a Bass Pro Shop right around the corner from me. It would not have occurred to me to check them. I'll try to keep that in mind in case it turns out I don't have enough ballast in the driver's seat...

03-02-2016, 11:33 AM	#10
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: AHFS changes after Phoenix and Houston While you guys are buying ballast from Bass Pro Shops, check out the moss on some of their displays. We supply all the BPS. If you could please send me a picture so I can see what they are doing with it. There are no BPS within 50 miles of me. Thanks Ron Ortiz U/SA aka Moss4U __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK