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[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

How about running Stock since 1972?

That count...?

I was looking for an actual personal experience, for my own education, but that's obviously not the type of interaction you're looking for. I'm looking for perspective from someone who has been there, done that. I guess I got the wrong guy.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I was looking for an actual personal experience, for my own education, but that's obviously not the type of interaction you're looking for. I'm looking for perspective from someone who has been there, done that. I guess I got the wrong guy.

Dude...you are not looking for perspective.
You are trying to validate your argument that you do not like PS or CM.

I got ears, eyes, read ND, comments on Class Racer about xHRAs.
Especially the future of Stock ranging from informative to bitter.

NMCA and other independent race organizations invite all S/SS classes to compete.
Also know that not all NHRA races are packed filled.
NHRA Canada allows IHRA Stockers to compete to get a few more cars to attend.
Merging NSS, IHRA and NHRA S/SS has been done before with absolutely zero negative impact.

It is my experience that IHRA has always been more racer friendly.
Easier to communicate to get questions answered.
Not as easy with NHRA but you can get through.

I think NHRA is an awesome organization.
They manage their operation and races well.

IHRA is just easier to do everything with.
Number one thing I like is racing...two races in a weekend.
I can find a parking place and love the attention my Pure Stocker gets.

For the future of Stock Eliminator.
It is my experience that NHRA would be wise to adopt IHRA Classes.

One valid argument is there are too many classes.
I would like to see the old A-Z structure reinstated where all the Stock GT, PS, CM, Truck, FWD, FS and Stock fitted into each of them.
Have more class runoffs.

For example my F/PS would fit in Q or R/SA.
CM or GT with more HP would fit well in the upper classes.
It compresses the classes a bit getting a few more heads up races.
Hopefully more competition for National Records.

So it is not like this topic has not been floated at NHRA.
Since I support IHRA I have only done a little advocating at NHRA.
But that may change soon !!

The advantage for future of our sport is to get more people to build Stockers.
Already know several racers would build a PSer or CM car if they can attend both xHRA's.
Just what they prefer..!

I think you are just scared of us !!

D

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Dude...you are not looking for perspective.
You are trying to validate your argument that you do not like PS or CM.

I think you are just scared of us !!

D

No, really I'm not looking for an argument, I like to hear your insight. Although I don't think NHRA needs to or will ever open CM up to participation I do love the classes. I have a great friend that runs CM and if NHRA opened up to it he would never run NHRA anyhow, he just won't run NHRA. And I'm married with kids so I'm afraid of nothing! LOL