Indy quota prediction

1347 · 06-16-2022, 08:34 AM

So Indy opens in 6 days. What does everyone think the quotas will be, and will they fill up?

Pistol Pete · 06-16-2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1347

So Indy opens in 6 days. What does everyone think the quotas will be, and will they fill up?

Quotas: 160

Yes they will fill up.

jmcarter · 06-16-2022, 10:06 AM

Agree with Pete, no ahfs gives you a chance to prove who is “top dog”. Recognize this can’t be a huge draw in itself because everyone isn’t capable of running 1.20 under or even 1 under but having witnessed Indy class a few times it’s without a doubt the greatest show in drag racing and NHRATV or even a few YouTube livestreams are not close to giving you the full experience of being there. Don’t think fuel prices will be a huge deterrent since it represents a small amount relative to your total investment. And face it, fuel prices aren’t going down anytime soon. Only hindrance I see is if the forecast turns dismal and it looks like NHRA might revert to a “top 2 qualifiers run for the Wally”. Winning Indy is the epitome of drag racing and many of us remember who even makes it to the quarters and semis.

J.R. Haddad · 06-16-2022, 10:09 AM

Quota, 160. It will fill, but on the Monday before 20 people will pull ot,
leaving the final number around 143-145.

J.R.

442OLDS · 06-16-2022, 10:56 AM

It's still a few months off,but unless something big happens in this country real quick,I don't see how they get a 128 car field at the moment.
I do see the quota filling at 150-160 with many people "wanting" to go.
But on the Monday before the race,I see an all run field for anybody that wants to go

jmcarter · 06-26-2022, 09:45 AM

With the quota now set at 150 we’ll see what response there is but think you guys are correct that it will be all run, my old heap can even make the field. Heck, unless someone abruptly buys Rink’s GTO I might even last a round in class! I’m really looking forward to class, the greatest show in racing, bar none.

B Parker · 06-26-2022, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

With the quota now set at 150 we’ll see what response there is but think you guys are correct that it will be all run, my old heap can even make the field. Heck, unless someone abruptly buys Rink’s GTO I might even last a round in class! I’m really looking forward to class, the greatest show in racing, bar none.

It will be interesting to see how many will show up with fuel prices at an all time high. No AHFS I believe will help get a few more to show up. If they announced last year no AHFS for Indy this year more racers might have made plans to include Indy in their racing schedule this season. I'm limited in the races I can make it to but have added Indy in this year because of no AHFS.

I race A and B Stock Auto what do you guys think it will take to win either class? Wish it would be easy to start a pool with anyone that wanted to putting a few bucks in to predict the winning ET in each of the classes. Half going to the correct guess and the other half going to the racer. winning the class. BP

PONTIAC'S REVENGE · 06-27-2022, 03:47 AM

Well last year it was ridiculous. 1st i was like one of the 1st cars there (top 50) they parked me out by gate 8 couldnt get my usual spot. Redman had respect! They took our Thursday Friday class racing show and upstaged that Jegs bracket race. Why dont they run that Jegs race at Columbus race Jegs headquarters are there! Makes no sense. Ruined the best class race on the planet! Class was Very anticlimactic, all done Weds 2 rounds eliminator Thursday 3/4 of the field headed for home Thursday night. NO FUN. VERY DISAPPOINTING! Didnt even feel like i was at the dance! Felt like we were rushed out of the event. Comp engine please hurry!

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,381 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Indy quota prediction Agree with Pete, no ahfs gives you a chance to prove who is “top dog”. Recognize this can’t be a huge draw in itself because everyone isn’t capable of running 1.20 under or even 1 under but having witnessed Indy class a few times it’s without a doubt the greatest show in drag racing and NHRATV or even a few YouTube livestreams are not close to giving you the full experience of being there. Don’t think fuel prices will be a huge deterrent since it represents a small amount relative to your total investment. And face it, fuel prices aren’t going down anytime soon. Only hindrance I see is if the forecast turns dismal and it looks like NHRA might revert to a “top 2 qualifiers run for the Wally”. Winning Indy is the epitome of drag racing and many of us remember who even makes it to the quarters and semis. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

06-16-2022, 10:09 AM	#4
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 784 Likes: 936 Liked 1,464 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Indy quota prediction Quota, 160. It will fill, but on the Monday before 20 people will pull ot, leaving the final number around 143-145. J.R.

06-16-2022, 10:56 AM	#5
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Indy quota prediction It's still a few months off,but unless something big happens in this country real quick,I don't see how they get a 128 car field at the moment. I do see the quota filling at 150-160 with many people "wanting" to go. But on the Monday before the race,I see an all run field for anybody that wants to go

06-26-2022, 09:45 AM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,381 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Indy quota prediction With the quota now set at 150 we’ll see what response there is but think you guys are correct that it will be all run, my old heap can even make the field. Heck, unless someone abruptly buys Rink’s GTO I might even last a round in class! I’m really looking forward to class, the greatest show in racing, bar none. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

06-27-2022, 03:47 AM	#8
PONTIAC'S REVENGE Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CARMEL, INDIANA Posts: 141 Likes: 69 Liked 48 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Indy quota prediction Well last year it was ridiculous. 1st i was like one of the 1st cars there (top 50) they parked me out by gate 8 couldnt get my usual spot. Redman had respect! They took our Thursday Friday class racing show and upstaged that Jegs bracket race. Why dont they run that Jegs race at Columbus race Jegs headquarters are there! Makes no sense. Ruined the best class race on the planet! Class was Very anticlimactic, all done Weds 2 rounds eliminator Thursday 3/4 of the field headed for home Thursday night. NO FUN. VERY DISAPPOINTING! Didnt even feel like i was at the dance! Felt like we were rushed out of the event. Comp engine please hurry! Last edited by PONTIAC'S REVENGE; 06-27-2022 at 04:06 AM.