New Eliminator proposition

[Dick Butler]

Tony, Probably people would be interested in how many cars show for the Coyote class.

[Tony Corley]

Dick,
There were 16 at the season opener, in Bradenton. It was the biggest heads up class, including ones that have been around since the beginning of the NMRA.
A lot of guys in NMRA are from the North, and don't make the trip.
I think on average there have been 18-20 showing up, with many more new cars being built. Like any other new class, a lot of people waited awhile to make certain it was going to work out. There are already a handful of new cars ready to run this year.
The brand new Chevrolet Performance Class just had it's inaugural NMCA Race in Bradenton, and had 4 cars show up, but many more being built. I think the plan is to eventually run the 2 classes against each other in the NMCA.
I'm not saying the rules would have to be verbatim, because truthfully, I don;t like the current trans rules. Stock/SS type trans and clutches would be better in my opinion.
I'm excited to watch the Chevrolet Class grow. They kept minimum weight at 3200lbs to make the old body styles competitive. They were in the 10.70's for this very first race, and should get quicker.
Coyote Stock guys are running 10'30's at race weight.


The cool things that help keep these classes in check is that the sanctioning bodies can and will check/swap computers in the staging lanes to ensure they are not tampered with. If one car starts to show a huge advantage over the others, a quick chassis dyno will let them know if something is out of kilter performance wise. No tear downs required, just a fuel check, weight, and computer test.
The drivers are required to sign a agreement in advance to not alter the engine, computer, or sensors in any way. Grounds for suspension.

[GUMP]

The brand new Chevrolet Performance Class just had it's inaugural NMCA Race in Bradenton, and had 4 cars show up, but many more being built.

There were five cars at Bradenton.

[Tony Corley]

Originally Posted by GUMP

There were five cars at Bradenton.

Sorry, thought I typed 5. Fat fingers, lol


I wouldn't mind running the Chevrolet Performance Class, but once again, the closest race is 2 hours away, the rest or 7 or more. Having a series large enough to have divisionals, and I would start building tomorrow.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by Tony Corley

I wouldn't mind running the Chevrolet Performance Class, but once again, the closest race is 2 hours away, the rest or 7 or more. Having a series large enough to have divisionals, and I would start building tomorrow.

It looks like it will be a fun class. I am building one. I should have it at Atlanta.

[Tony Corley]

Atlanta is the close race to me, lol. What are you building?


Edit. Just saw the Formula. Should be a great combo.


Am I wrong in believing a class like this would quickly grow in the NHRA?

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by Tony Corley

Am I wrong in believing a class like this would quickly grow in the NHRA?

I don't know. Stock racers are a hard headed bunch.

[Dick Butler]

Originally Posted by Tony Corley

Atlanta is the close race to me, lol. What are you building?


Edit. Just saw the Formula. Should be a great combo.


Am I wrong in believing a class like this would quickly grow in the NHRA?

NHRA Racers have a love hate with the rules. Give them a book of combinations that they think they can out wit with low hp ratings and they will enjoy being "fast". Someone else does It and it is an unfair advantage. Make the cars all the same and "it will won by MONEY". If we look at what is current in NHRA all the above is true.
Start a heads up, cheap class and gradually they will see the "light" and enjoy it. Some just hate change...because it might affect them..
From Running a Heads up S and SS series I KNOW the racers LOVE it when given a chance...(this with current cars not a change of rules)