More classes added to Div 2 LODRS events

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Freddie

I am kind of confused on this whole deal.... Adding the Unleashed indexes to the Div. series is not really a big deal, I would imagine they chose these classes to start because they have had a good car count at their events. What I dont understand is why some on here are calling them "Bracket cars" ?... There is a BIG difference to a "index car" and a "Bracket car".

I think with the dwindling number of traveling super class cars they may feel that opening up the rules and leveling the playing field with out all the driving aids will be the way to go. I just wish they would have opted for one of the faster classes as well like the 8.50 or 9.0 deal.

They are bracket races, same deal as the 6.50 and 7.00 classes already being conducted as part of the bracket programs including divisional ET championships. Again, I bracket race, just think mixing bracket and class races at the Division races diminishes both.

[Bob Verwold]

Glad I don't run D2.....................

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Bob Verwold

Glad I don't run D2.....................

Coming to a Dx race near you!

[Bob Verwold]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Coming to a Dx race near you!

Man I hope not, the snow mobiles are bad enough.

Plus the oil downs from all the NOS equipped cars..but I guess they would be required to run diapers. I do agree about the time restraints seems there's not enough time for what's going on now...

[voltdr]

Just got an email back from our D4 Director. He said NO additional classes in D4. He said he hadn't heard about this before. I sent him this link.

http://www.silverdollarraceway.com/

Dan Foley

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by voltdr

Just got an email back from our D4 Director. He said NO additional classes in D4. He said he hadn't heard about this before. I sent him this link.

http://www.silverdollarraceway.com/

Dan Foley

Could be that this is a trial run to see if it flies with the racers, D2 has fewer Divisionals, probably no National Opens (strong rumor SGMP will no longer host the after Thanksgiving open) plus our new director's marketing background, racer alignment with IHRA in the Southeast, etc. probably makes it the logical place for NHRA to try it. Whenever the entry fee, purse, and time slots for the Unleashed classes is publicized that will say a lot about how serious they are.

[Freddie]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

They are bracket races, same deal as the 6.50 and 7.00 classes already being conducted as part of the bracket programs including divisional ET championships. Again, I bracket race, just think mixing bracket and class races at the Division races diminishes both.

So then all of the .90 classes are bracket classes as well then right? Not trying to be funny here, but what is the difference of a .90 car with all the electronics to run a INDEX or a car without the electronic aids to run a INDEX???? I can tell you real simple, The DRIVER.

I do both, and yes it is tough in either deal, but really there are no major differences other than the no electronics and the new indexes allow the use of N2O.

I can remember a time when N2O was allowed in the super classes, so is this NHRA trying to fix the mess they created by allowing the electronics? who knows what those people think.

[Maverick]

J Matt, I have a question for you. If the 8.5 class was offered at Division 3 races, would you run the 9.90 Super gas class of go for the 8.5 unleashed class?

[JMatt]

Originally Posted by Maverick

J Matt, I have a question for you. If the 8.5 class was offered at Division 3 races, would you run the 9.90 Super gas class of go for the 8.5 unleashed class?

Tough question. I've run both and I like both. I'd probably stay in 9.90 until I saw the tide turning. Then if the tea leaves say no-electronics really is the replacement, I'd switch over to 8.50 instead.