AHRA classes

[Robert Swartz]

Originally Posted by Bret Kepner

The younger guys have no idea how extensive the original AHRA class structure actually was. I can tell you that, at the final event in 1984, the AHRA rulebook had 672 classes. I know this because I still have 672 AHRA class records rotting in my brain.

I, too, was surprised at the wording in many of the regulations on their site. Bear in mind, however, there still are no Hot Rod, Optional, Van or Dune Buggy divisons. Likewise, the Formula concept, (used in both Super Stock and Hot Rod), has been abandoned...or nobody with the new group remembered it to begin with. LOL!

Before anybody gets on my case, one of my favorite AHRA classes ever was A/Van Optional and, if you never saw a F4A/HR machine leave the line, you really missed something.

What was really cool about the old AHRA (and early IHRA) format as well. They had a class for everyone to race. Anyone remember the old 2 barrel classes?

My first exposure to this stuff came at Bunker Hill in the early 70's. When my primary exposure had been to NHRA cars. Saw alot of neat different ways to race.

Good to be back on the net after many months, LOL!