AA/SA @ Norwalk OH

Originally Posted by bill dedman

Paper cars are not the problem; bogus HP factors are the problem.

NHRA added HP to the "paper" NASCAR Hemi before it ever hit the track, but these 2008 Mustangs with a 425HP factor and a 700+HP engine continue, unabated (one was the #1 qualifier at the Div V Points race this weekend.)

I can't IMAGINE that anybody with anything BUT one of those blown, injected, 4-valve Mustangs thinks they have a prayer in AA/SA (or, stick) if they choose to show up for a Class elimination, or "shootout."

At 140+ MPH, they're sure gonna be hard to stay ahead of... no matter how "soft" they leave.

I don't have a dog in this hunt but I think what I am about to write rings true; is there any combo that makes the power NHRA or IHRA factors it? If all the combos made the power they were factored the high hp cars will dominate right? Quit worrying about the bs rules package NHRA created and race. When the paper cars and underfactored cars run too fast if they are legal weight and run anywhere other than Division 6 or 7 they will be factored.

[bill dedman]

>>>"is there any combo that makes the power NHRA or IHRA factors it?"

No.

Is there any you can name (other than the 2008 CJ's) that make nearly THREE HUNDRED HORSEPOWER more than their factor?

Name one... please.

It's a matter of degree...

[Larry Hill]

I'm with Ken and Dave it would be cool to have a AA/S and AA/SA shootout. I would supply a bottle of Kentucky's finest to the winner. Everyone could put in an extra $100 each with an 80/20 split.