Combo at Beech Bend

Greg Hill · 07-21-2009, 07:14 AM

Travis, Larry and Knight had to run each other Saturday night and they dialed in. I think since this race is run at an NHRA track competitors should have to use NHRA factors. All other same class races are run heads up.

Greg Hill · 07-21-2009, 07:18 AM

I want to say thanks to Dallas and Clay Jones for having these two day races. I truly think this may be the future of our sport. The format gives you enough time to race and socialize with friends but doesn't require a large investment of time or money. We do need to work on the tech side of things, but if these continue to be successful I think that will happen.

Chris1529 · 07-21-2009, 07:33 AM

If it is advertised as a combo race where NHRA and IHRA cars are legal, then you should be able to run as either. I am sure Ricky Clark runs his Camaro as a xx/FIA instead of in xx/SA. The same is for IHRA super stock production cars. In NHRA they would have to run in SS modified.
I would think the louvers would have to be in the A/SA regardless though.

on another note though, I think both sanctioning bodies need to get together and have an independent firm do the chassis inspections, or at least honor the chassis of the other based upon the ET of the cars. YOu might have to still pay for both, but at least the cars could get certified one time and be good to tun anywhere without a problem.

Ricky Clark · 07-21-2009, 03:29 PM

Jim Meredith SS/MA Chevelle was #1 qualifier both days. Yes I did class B/FIA because a fellow racer asked me if i would so he could run C/SA so i did. As far as IHRA/NHRA rules my opinon is if you HAVE a IHRA membership number than you can run the IHRA classes if not you claim NHRA classes just my opinon.

Larry Hill · 07-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Sorry I didn't get a picture of your car Ricky. And congratulations for winning Sat. night.

Patsy

Ricky Clark · 07-21-2009, 03:41 PM

Thats OK Patsy, One of the tax group car pics Rick Youngs I think has my car in it also. Thanks needed that win tore up a lot of pieces this year that win helps a lot. See you all On August 8-9 for the next one. Maybe we can do it agin next time.

Chad Mahlosky · 07-21-2009, 06:25 PM

G/SA cars

1. Chuck Belanger
2. Carlton Sweasy
3. Mike McDonald
4. Myself

As far as rules go, I know its a glorified bracket race, but I wish it were NHRA rules only. But then again, what is the IHRA factor for the 1972 Nova 350??? Hell, you might change my mind, maybe its lower than 278!

Larry Hill · 07-21-2009, 07:34 AM

If you want to see some action shots of this race, go to www.indieimagesonline.com. They have some pretty good sequence shots.

Patsy

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 07-21-2009, 09:52 AM

any qualifying results?

Larry Hill · 07-21-2009, 01:31 PM

Bob Gibbs

Here are a couple of more pics from this weekend.

Patsy

07-21-2009, 07:18 AM	#2
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend I want to say thanks to Dallas and Clay Jones for having these two day races. I truly think this may be the future of our sport. The format gives you enough time to race and socialize with friends but doesn't require a large investment of time or money. We do need to work on the tech side of things, but if these continue to be successful I think that will happen. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

07-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#3
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend If it is advertised as a combo race where NHRA and IHRA cars are legal, then you should be able to run as either. I am sure Ricky Clark runs his Camaro as a xx/FIA instead of in xx/SA. The same is for IHRA super stock production cars. In NHRA they would have to run in SS modified. I would think the louvers would have to be in the A/SA regardless though. on another note though, I think both sanctioning bodies need to get together and have an independent firm do the chassis inspections, or at least honor the chassis of the other based upon the ET of the cars. YOu might have to still pay for both, but at least the cars could get certified one time and be good to tun anywhere without a problem. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

07-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#4
Ricky Clark Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, KY Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend Jim Meredith SS/MA Chevelle was #1 qualifier both days. Yes I did class B/FIA because a fellow racer asked me if i would so he could run C/SA so i did. As far as IHRA/NHRA rules my opinon is if you HAVE a IHRA membership number than you can run the IHRA classes if not you claim NHRA classes just my opinon.

07-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,032 Times in 2,267 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend Sorry I didn't get a picture of your car Ricky. And congratulations for winning Sat. night. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#6
Ricky Clark Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, KY Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend Thats OK Patsy, One of the tax group car pics Rick Youngs I think has my car in it also. Thanks needed that win tore up a lot of pieces this year that win helps a lot. See you all On August 8-9 for the next one. Maybe we can do it agin next time.

07-21-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend Travis, Larry and Knight had to run each other Saturday night and they dialed in. I think since this race is run at an NHRA track competitors should have to use NHRA factors. All other same class races are run heads up. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

07-21-2009, 06:25 PM	#7
Chad Mahlosky Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend G/SA cars 1. Chuck Belanger 2. Carlton Sweasy 3. Mike McDonald 4. Myself As far as rules go, I know its a glorified bracket race, but I wish it were NHRA rules only. But then again, what is the IHRA factor for the 1972 Nova 350??? Hell, you might change my mind, maybe its lower than 278!

07-21-2009, 07:34 AM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,032 Times in 2,267 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend If you want to see some action shots of this race, go to www.indieimagesonline.com. They have some pretty good sequence shots. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-21-2009, 09:52 AM	#9
Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 966 Likes: 346 Liked 166 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend any qualifying results?

07-21-2009, 01:31 PM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,032 Times in 2,267 Posts	Re: Combo at Beech Bend Bob Gibbs Here are a couple of more pics from this weekend. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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