Weight Limits

GUMP · 12-30-2021, 04:31 PM

What would happen if the maximum weight was restricted to 120 pounds above the minimum?

SSDiv6 · 12-30-2021, 04:52 PM

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What would happen if the maximum weight was restricted to 120 pounds above the minimum?

Eric Merryfield · 12-30-2021, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

What would happen if the maximum weight was restricted to 120 pounds above the minimum?

Even more tweaking of timing, shift points

more chromoly in the bars and cages(if it can be found)

More rifle drilling of everything that can be drilled, other car weight reduction action.

Even less of the classic car seat in the lanes, which is kind of sad, who doesn't like a houndstooth interior, hard to get too fired up over a aluminum covered seat.

Maybe even a few diets, and some ultimate bitchfests for the bounced large dude/gal due to weight......lawsuit

Theres nothing wrong with the existing rules, the unlimited weight rule it replaced was fun while it lasted.

Eric

James Perrone · 12-30-2021, 06:35 PM

More oil less timing.

Larry Hill · 12-30-2021, 08:46 PM

I normally carry an extra 120 - 130 # extra in the driver’s seat, just to be on the safe side.

Billy Nees · 12-31-2021, 10:00 AM

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What would happen if the maximum weight was restricted to 120 pounds above the minimum?

I know that this wouldn't affect many people but the way that NHRA has "manipulated" the FWD weight breaks to keep from having to add ONE class it could be an issue with several combos.

GUMP · 12-31-2021, 10:29 AM

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I know that this wouldn't affect many people but the way that NHRA has "manipulated" the FWD weight breaks to keep from having to add ONE class it could be an issue with several combos.

Would it also be a problem for some of the cars in the one pound (and more) classes?

Painter · 12-31-2021, 11:38 AM

I’m thinking height limits would be a good idea. Maybe a maximum height of say 6’ 3”. For stock eliminator. Might be one competitor upset and a few happy! Lol!

Billy Nees · 12-31-2021, 12:13 PM

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Would it also be a problem for some of the cars in the one pound (and more) classes?

I would say yes.

SSDiv6 · 12-31-2021, 12:37 PM

Short drivers may use a cushion to prop themselves higher in the seat...and fill it with lead...

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GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,822 Likes: 2,166 Liked 2,351 Times in 553 Posts	Weight Limits What would happen if the maximum weight was restricted to 120 pounds above the minimum? __________________ Daren Poole-Adams NHRA Stock/SS 2007

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James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,374 Liked 1,820 Times in 425 Posts	Re: Weight Limits More oil less timing. __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

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Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Weight Limits I’m thinking height limits would be a good idea. Maybe a maximum height of say 6’ 3”. For stock eliminator. Might be one competitor upset and a few happy! Lol!

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