New Eliminator proposition

[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.

[600ci]

try this: late model ford, mopar,chevy. 429,426,427, crate engines small blks
N/A, 3400lbs, stick no pro stock type tranmission or auto, fiberglass hood only, 9 inch tire only, 3 tenth's pro tree, call it jr pro stock
your 2 cents

[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)

[AJ Laferty]

I'm not sure I want in on this but here goes.


Some road racing groups have a power to weight ratio check. They bring a chassis dyno and a scale to the events. Without getting into all the math about areas under the power curve, that seems simple enough. Over your power to weight limit and you're done (check after the race) or you put on weight (check before the race). Part of the racing entry fee pays for the dyno pull. NASA does this for some of their classes. Could there be an opportunity here to:


1. police the HP factors?
2. create a "new eliminator" based on power (real, not imagined) and weight for heads up runs?


other ideas?


I really liked Billy's 5K claimer idea. He'd be making money hand over fist....


Jeff Laferty

[Bryan Worner]

Call it Modified Eliminator. All cars with hood scoops (not original equipment), along with alterds and dragsters can run this class. Kind of like combining the current Competition Eliminator with the Modified cars that run in SS.