Get rid of 1k readings

SS/GSI · 02-08-2011, 09:56 AM

I believe NHRA should get rid of the 1000' run slip readouts on all STK/SS runs. It would speed up the HP factoring and make all the 1000' dump racers work a little harder on figuring out what they "can" run. Your thoughts?

art leong · 02-08-2011, 10:10 AM

Be careful. I've been saying this for a while but have been chastised for it.
It seems a lot on here want to change everything that does not effect them.

SS/GSI · 02-08-2011, 10:15 AM

I know you have Art; however I commend you for sticking to your guns. I race flat out, dial hard and make them earn it. Let everyone do the same.

Michael Beard · 02-08-2011, 10:23 AM

All it would do is slow the program down even more when they start dumping at the 1/8th mile. They'll still have plenty of incrementals to interpolate their 1/4-mile ET. Any bandaid fix you can come up with, whether it be no 1000' times or no reaction timers, is going to hurt the everyday racer a great deal more than the pro. If the suggestion is made in order to fix a problem with the AHFS, then go straight to the source and fix the AHFS rather than institute a bandaid fix that will generate unintended consequences.

$.02,

Dan Fletcher · 02-08-2011, 11:06 AM

I say we get rid of ALL the incrementals AND reaction times...lets make things as challenging as possible...

RJ Sledge · 02-08-2011, 11:25 AM

Yeah thats the ticket.....X2

And how about a visual lane blocker from the 1000' to the finish, and instant green, Yeah now were talking! Now that would be a challenge!!

RJ

billy leber · 02-08-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I say we get rid of ALL the incrementals AND reaction times...lets make things as challenging as possible...

I remember those days. After a run.... i think i had a good light , no dude ,you were late, ya think ,i dont know maybe not....

X-TECH MAN · 02-08-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dan fletcher

i say we get rid of all the incrementals and reaction times...lets make things as challenging as possible...

now your talking ! Id bet a lot couldnt find their azz with both hands if that was to happen !

Michael Beard · 02-08-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I say we get rid of ALL the incrementals AND reaction times...lets make things as challenging as possible...

LOL... Brer Rabbit!

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"RT's made the good drivers back in the day back off and the bad drivers step way up"

MAAAAAYbe back in the day, but the genie is out of the bottle. Unless they're changing the rollout between rounds, the good drivers would absolutely destroy everyone with nothing but an E.T. They know how to adjust, and they know how to drive the stripe. Joe Average that's just hanging on is a sitting duck.

Mark Faul · 02-08-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I say we get rid of ALL the incrementals AND reaction times...lets make things as challenging as possible...

Just think how much less stressful life would be at Fletchburg racing. You wouldn't have to obsess for hours why your car was off by .002 in a certain incremental time. You'd be able to relax with a Michelob Ultra and enjoy yourself for a change! LOL

02-08-2011, 09:56 AM	#1
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 291 Likes: 79 Liked 751 Times in 108 Posts	Get rid of 1k readings I believe NHRA should get rid of the 1000' run slip readouts on all STK/SS runs. It would speed up the HP factoring and make all the 1000' dump racers work a little harder on figuring out what they "can" run. Your thoughts?

02-08-2011, 10:10 AM	#2
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Get rid of 1k readings Be careful. I've been saying this for a while but have been chastised for it. It seems a lot on here want to change everything that does not effect them. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

02-08-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 291 Likes: 79 Liked 751 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Get rid of 1k readings I know you have Art; however I commend you for sticking to your guns. I race flat out, dial hard and make them earn it. Let everyone do the same.

02-08-2011, 10:23 AM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Get rid of 1k readings All it would do is slow the program down even more when they start dumping at the 1/8th mile. They'll still have plenty of incrementals to interpolate their 1/4-mile ET. Any bandaid fix you can come up with, whether it be no 1000' times or no reaction timers, is going to hurt the everyday racer a great deal more than the pro. If the suggestion is made in order to fix a problem with the AHFS, then go straight to the source and fix the AHFS rather than institute a bandaid fix that will generate unintended consequences. $.02, __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

02-08-2011, 11:06 AM	#5
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Get rid of 1k readings I say we get rid of ALL the incrementals AND reaction times...lets make things as challenging as possible... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES Last edited by Dan Fletcher; 02-08-2011 at 11:09 AM.

02-08-2011, 11:25 AM	#6
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 498 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Get rid of 1k readings Yeah thats the ticket.....X2 And how about a visual lane blocker from the 1000' to the finish, and instant green, Yeah now were talking! Now that would be a challenge!! RJ