IHRA vs NHRA

Detroit Bob · 04-12-2009, 05:13 PM

Speaking for my brother and me, the only thing that counts are races close to home. From the Detroit area we have Martin, Grand Bend, and Osceola, on the IHRA side. Norwalk, Stanton, Chicago and Columbus on the NHRA side. Don't care what sanctioning body, just logistics.

Britt1112 · 04-13-2009, 07:14 PM

In NHRA, why is the fuel injected car running in AA,A,and BSA. Does that seem fair?

Ed Fernandez · 04-13-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Britt1112

In NHRA, why is the fuel injected car running in AA,A,and BSA. Does that seem fair?

That's about as fair as my Gremlin getting run down by a big old red Mopar.How ya been?Say hi to pop for me.

Ed

Larry Hill · 04-13-2009, 08:42 PM

I use to race IHRA and had a good time. Then they changed the rules and Top Stock was no more.

I do have a problem with a 502 in a Vega running Stock.

Santa said my superceded parts will arive any day now.

442OLDS · 04-13-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I use to race IHRA and had a good time. Then they changed the rules and Top Stock was no more.

I do have a problem with a 502 in a Vega running Stock.

Santa said my superceded parts will arive any day now.

Who races with a 502 in a Vega?

I think there is a 450 horsepower rated 502.To fit A/CM,the weight break is 6.00.That would be about 2870 with driver.Thats too heavy for a Vega,isn't it?
The 450 horsepower rating on that 502 is closer than the 425 or whatever it is on the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang,don't you think?

Mike Carr · 04-13-2009, 10:34 PM

I think Larry's point that there are combinations never factory-produced permitted in Stock. I'm not a big fan of the Crates, but they are there and we have to run against them same as we do against NHRA-legal cars (meaning shoe polish). Never kept me home from an IHRA race, although some racers won't. Some "racers" (and I hesitate to use that word) still have the idea that if it's not an NHRA National or Divisional, it's not worth attending. Which always seemed stupid to me. There are good and bad points to both NHRA and IHRA, and probably just about every other racing series has their faults, even our own S/SS Associations that are around. It's nice to have the choice to run any/all that we want, even if we may not agree with certain aspects of the organization. Maybe some more folks will try IHRA this season and the future.

Larry Munk · 04-14-2009, 04:24 AM

NHRA now has crate motor, neither the new blown Mustang or the race pac Challanger have any relatioship to what I can pick up at the dealer tonight and drive home. Just it's factory backed cratemotor. So the door is open, let's see where it goes.

X-TECH MAN · 04-14-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Carr

I think Larry's point that there are combinations never factory-produced permitted in Stock. I'm not a big fan of the Crates, but they are there and we have to run against them same as we do against NHRA-legal cars (meaning shoe polish). Never kept me home from an IHRA race, although some racers won't. Some "racers" (and I hesitate to use that word) still have the idea that if it's not an NHRA National or Divisional, it's not worth attending. Which always seemed stupid to me. There are good and bad points to both NHRA and IHRA, and probably just about every other racing series has their faults, even our own S/SS Associations that are around. It's nice to have the choice to run any/all that we want, even if we may not agree with certain aspects of the organization. Maybe some more folks will try IHRA this season and the future.

Mike and Larry....NHRA stock is full of combos that were never produced by the factory. (Shelbys, 1X4 Hemi, Hemi station wagons, the hood on your 'Cuda, etc) and what about the newer GT rules in S/S. Its almost like Heavy Eliminator these days. So whats this "purest" crap. Larry as far as I know the only Vega running in IHRA has a small block in it. Theres LOTS of UN-pure combos in both associations so who gives a flying one. Its just an excuse to not run one association or the other as either someone feels its lowering ones self or its to expensive to buy a number and membership. I realize the fact of one association not having tracks closer than the other but all this purest crap is just so much BS.

Ed Carpenter · 04-14-2009, 11:17 PM

Not sure if it has been mentioned or not, but with IHRA you can pull up to the gate and pay to enter a national event. No grade points or anything like that. One difference in record runs is IHRA wants you to show up torn down then they will check it and seal the engine. NHRA you make the runs and then tear down. ED

04-12-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
Detroit Bob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods Mi Posts: 89 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: IHRA vs NHRA Speaking for my brother and me, the only thing that counts are races close to home. From the Detroit area we have Martin, Grand Bend, and Osceola, on the IHRA side. Norwalk, Stanton, Chicago and Columbus on the NHRA side. Don't care what sanctioning body, just logistics. __________________ Bob Kowal STK 345

04-13-2009, 07:14 PM	#2
Britt1112 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Carnegie,Pa Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA vs NHRA In NHRA, why is the fuel injected car running in AA,A,and BSA. Does that seem fair?

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,721 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: IHRA vs NHRA I use to race IHRA and had a good time. Then they changed the rules and Top Stock was no more. I do have a problem with a 502 in a Vega running Stock. Santa said my superceded parts will arive any day now. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-13-2009, 10:34 PM	#6
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: IHRA vs NHRA I think Larry's point that there are combinations never factory-produced permitted in Stock. I'm not a big fan of the Crates, but they are there and we have to run against them same as we do against NHRA-legal cars (meaning shoe polish). Never kept me home from an IHRA race, although some racers won't. Some "racers" (and I hesitate to use that word) still have the idea that if it's not an NHRA National or Divisional, it's not worth attending. Which always seemed stupid to me. There are good and bad points to both NHRA and IHRA, and probably just about every other racing series has their faults, even our own S/SS Associations that are around. It's nice to have the choice to run any/all that we want, even if we may not agree with certain aspects of the organization. Maybe some more folks will try IHRA this season and the future. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

04-14-2009, 04:24 AM	#7
Larry Munk Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 135 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA vs NHRA NHRA now has crate motor, neither the new blown Mustang or the race pac Challanger have any relatioship to what I can pick up at the dealer tonight and drive home. Just it's factory backed cratemotor. So the door is open, let's see where it goes.

04-14-2009, 11:17 PM	#9
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: IHRA vs NHRA Not sure if it has been mentioned or not, but with IHRA you can pull up to the gate and pay to enter a national event. No grade points or anything like that. One difference in record runs is IHRA wants you to show up torn down then they will check it and seal the engine. NHRA you make the runs and then tear down. ED __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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