Consolidating Classes

Michael Beard · 11-23-2010, 10:53 PM

Opinions on consolidating classes...? (see poll)

Ed Wright · 11-23-2010, 11:04 PM

Didn't see consolidating fwd with rwd?

Just kidding.

Doug Blackley · 11-23-2010, 11:36 PM

Enough with the pushing for changes. Hasn't there been enough done to Stock over the past few years? Seems like some won't be satisfied until S and SS become strictly Bracket 1 and Bracket 2. Stock and Super Stock were perfectly fine save for a few little tweaks and some of the most recent changes aren't exactly beneficial to their future.
It's almost like some have forgotten what these classes stand for and how they're supposed to challenge each competitor to gain as much performance as possible within the rules already established. Instead we get "indexes are too soft", "you fast guys must be cheating" cuz instead of working on your own stuff you're on the computer pushing for changes and bashing those that do work on theirs or you got caught cheating so now NHRA must change the rules to allow you to keep those expense yet illegal parts.
Just leave things alone!

Bob Don · 11-24-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Didn't see consolidating fwd with rwd?

Just kidding.

Ed - Why are you "just kidding"? If you're going to discuss consolidation, combining FWD and RWD should definitely be on the table. (BTW, my vote was to leave it alone).

KingReptile · 11-24-2010, 02:09 AM

Combine sticks and autos I ..

Jeff Lee · 11-24-2010, 02:41 AM

both of the above (stick / auto & spread the weight breaks)

greg fulk · 11-24-2010, 02:55 AM

Just me but I think they should all be 1lb weight classes........

Ed Wright · 11-24-2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Don

Ed - Why are you "just kidding"? If you're going to discuss consolidation, combining FWD and RWD should definitely be on the table. (BTW, my vote was to leave it alone).

'Cause Michael has one. Just ribbing him a little.

GarysZ24 · 11-26-2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Didn't see consolidating fwd with rwd?

Just kidding.

Why kidd Ed? I thought they were going to do that back when the fwd stockers were cut in (less than) half last decade. I was prepared to race as a V/SA car...heck their indexes are nearly the same, so it wouldn't have been that much of an adjustment. Besides, I think it would be cool to see a fwd AF/S, or BF/S vehicle going heads up with a current T/SA, or U/SA class car in a heads-up class final!!!

Ed Wright · 11-27-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GarysZ24

Why kidd Ed? I thought they were going to do that back when the fwd stockers were cut in (less than) half last decade. I was prepared to race as a V/SA car...heck their indexes are nearly the same, so it wouldn't have been that much of an adjustment. Besides, I think it would be cool to see a fwd AF/S, or BF/S vehicle going heads up with a current T/SA, or U/SA class car in a heads-up class final!!!

I don't run Stock, so don't have a dog in that fight.

View Poll Results: Opinions on consolidating classes
Combine Sticks and Automatics	33	14.73%
Spread Weight Breaks (i.e., .5 for upper classes, .75 for some, then to 1.00 lb breaks)	22	9.82%
Both of the above	36	16.07%
LEAVE IT ALONE!	133	59.38%
Voters: 224. You may not vote on this poll

11-23-2010, 10:53 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Consolidating Classes Opinions on consolidating classes...? (see poll) __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-23-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 169 Posts	Re: Consolidating Classes Didn't see consolidating fwd with rwd? Just kidding. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-23-2010, 11:36 PM	#3
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Consolidating Classes Enough with the pushing for changes. Hasn't there been enough done to Stock over the past few years? Seems like some won't be satisfied until S and SS become strictly Bracket 1 and Bracket 2. Stock and Super Stock were perfectly fine save for a few little tweaks and some of the most recent changes aren't exactly beneficial to their future. It's almost like some have forgotten what these classes stand for and how they're supposed to challenge each competitor to gain as much performance as possible within the rules already established. Instead we get "indexes are too soft", "you fast guys must be cheating" cuz instead of working on your own stuff you're on the computer pushing for changes and bashing those that do work on theirs or you got caught cheating so now NHRA must change the rules to allow you to keep those expense yet illegal parts. Just leave things alone! __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

11-24-2010, 02:09 AM	#5
KingReptile Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Consolidating Classes Combine sticks and autos I .. Last edited by KingReptile; 11-24-2010 at 02:09 AM. Reason: mispelling

11-24-2010, 02:41 AM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Consolidating Classes both of the above (stick / auto & spread the weight breaks) __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-24-2010, 02:55 AM	#7
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Consolidating Classes Just me but I think they should all be 1lb weight classes........ __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"