G/SA Current Record

Tony Janes · 12-03-2013, 01:00 PM

National records in the sixties a big deal, today not worth the time to tear it down.

Jim Bailey · 12-03-2013, 01:28 PM

If somebody wants the record for their bucket list, they better do it at Pomona, before Chuck Beach runs his car this Winter/Spring in Florida ! Just saying. JB.

L78 Nova · 12-03-2013, 01:54 PM

Yes John (G/SA 612) do it !!!
Let me know if you need a wheel man !!! HA

Jesse Kershaw · 12-03-2013, 02:34 PM

Why is a national record less valuable today than in the 60's?

What would make it more valuable for racers?

What if there were fewer classes so there were less records available?

Is there a desire for more heads-up racing?

I have my own opinion on this but I'm curious as to the thoughts of others.

Irace007 · 12-03-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse Kershaw

Why is a national record less valuable today than in the 60's?

What would make it more valuable for racers?

What if there were fewer classes so there were less records available?

Is there a desire for more heads-up racing?

I have my own opinion on this but I'm curious as to the thoughts of others.

We use to get points for ET or ET + MPH now you get HP ,cost of tear down and a kiss (if you're lucky)

Gary Parker · 12-03-2013, 03:20 PM

With cars getting horsepower added to them for going to fast, it does not always make any sense to go to fast. You are only shooting yourself in the foot because you have to add weight to the car or change class. Therefore , it is not always the fastest car in the class setting the record. Now with the opens, and no horsepower being added for going fast,you may see some records that are set by the fastest car in the area, but again it may still not be the fastest car in the class. That being said, it is still an accomplishment to set one. Being torn apart and passing tech, is a lot of work, and personally, I would still do it.

SS427 · 12-03-2013, 03:48 PM

I know that its not suppose to be taken into account but I wander if the NHRA is keeping track of those individuals who run way under index at open events where horsepower can't be added and then "randomly" select those individuals for tear down at divisional or national events?

B Parker · 12-03-2013, 04:08 PM

Jim: Chuck who? LOL Rod I think if the air is that good at Atco in the spring as it was this year 10:70's may be good for an H car but I don't think it will get it done for a G.

Larry Hill · 12-03-2013, 04:06 PM

I would own any record that my outdated car would set, but I can't run fast enough to set any records.

Heads up racing for class I just love it. In fact I would rather run for class than eat and I am always hungry.

The worst part of not being the lead dog is the view never ever changes.

Ink is the reason some early '70s cars fly, read not enough ink; and too much ink is why some early '70s cars won't fly.

Jesse the Factory Shoot Out Cars are great and put on a good show, but should not be exempt from the AHFS rules.

Terry Cain · 12-04-2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Jesse the Factory Shoot Out Cars are great and put on a good show, but should not be exempt from the AHFS rules.

I'll second that motion.

12-03-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record National records in the sixties a big deal, today not worth the time to tear it down. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

12-03-2013, 01:28 PM	#2
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record If somebody wants the record for their bucket list, they better do it at Pomona, before Chuck Beach runs his car this Winter/Spring in Florida ! Just saying. JB.

12-03-2013, 01:54 PM	#3
L78 Nova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 92 Likes: 253 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Yes John (G/SA 612) do it !!! Let me know if you need a wheel man !!! HA

12-03-2013, 02:34 PM	#4
Jesse Kershaw Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 108 Likes: 6 Liked 122 Times in 11 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Why is a national record less valuable today than in the 60's? What would make it more valuable for racers? What if there were fewer classes so there were less records available? Is there a desire for more heads-up racing? I have my own opinion on this but I'm curious as to the thoughts of others. __________________ Jesse Kershaw

12-03-2013, 03:20 PM	#6
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 529 Likes: 368 Liked 425 Times in 56 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record With cars getting horsepower added to them for going to fast, it does not always make any sense to go to fast. You are only shooting yourself in the foot because you have to add weight to the car or change class. Therefore , it is not always the fastest car in the class setting the record. Now with the opens, and no horsepower being added for going fast,you may see some records that are set by the fastest car in the area, but again it may still not be the fastest car in the class. That being said, it is still an accomplishment to set one. Being torn apart and passing tech, is a lot of work, and personally, I would still do it. __________________ Gary Parker 1617 STK

12-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#7
SS427 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record I know that its not suppose to be taken into account but I wander if the NHRA is keeping track of those individuals who run way under index at open events where horsepower can't be added and then "randomly" select those individuals for tear down at divisional or national events?

12-03-2013, 04:08 PM	#8
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 849 Likes: 980 Liked 2,336 Times in 464 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Jim: Chuck who? LOL Rod I think if the air is that good at Atco in the spring as it was this year 10:70's may be good for an H car but I don't think it will get it done for a G.

12-03-2013, 04:06 PM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,738 Times in 2,234 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record I would own any record that my outdated car would set, but I can't run fast enough to set any records. Heads up racing for class I just love it. In fact I would rather run for class than eat and I am always hungry. The worst part of not being the lead dog is the view never ever changes. Ink is the reason some early '70s cars fly, read not enough ink; and too much ink is why some early '70s cars won't fly. Jesse the Factory Shoot Out Cars are great and put on a good show, but should not be exempt from the AHFS rules. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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