Just an idea to combine classes.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Billy,

How come you wouldn't want to combine sticks and autos? There are so few sticks that even if there are some fast ones it wouldn't cause a problem with someone "owning" a class. Look at Nitro's stats, by percentage, it looks as if there is between 1-8 percent sticks depending on the class.

While I like the heads-up stuff, unless NHRA sweetens the reward for going fast (points and/or improved contingency program) there is no reason to "force" more heads-up competition by combining any classes.

Evan

Evan, I'm just doing a little bit of personal fact finding. I agree that NHRA should "sweeten" the rewards no matter what and I'm sorry to have to think that won't happen.
I wouldn't want to see the classes combined for the simple fact that; 1. I think doing that would hurt the stick numbers even more and; 2. If the number of classes were lessened but kept seperate (stick and auto) I think you would probably see a resurgence in the sticks.
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