SRAC Meeting in Gainsville

cicero819 · 03-17-2010, 09:46 PM

Mr Hall I like all type of drag racing, just want to make it easier for novice to like it also. You shouldn't be upset, just see if some improvement could be modified in it for a better viewing for the paying customer. Nothing I hate more than see the stands empty when the Super's are called, it wasn't always that way before throttle stops. I can remember the first year at INDY the stand were full throughout elimination.

T Hall · 03-18-2010, 04:32 AM

For me.. Stock and Super Stock are the most fun to watch, but who are you kidding? Ever look in the stands at ANY event? Not like they are packing the stands either. Even during last weeks airing of the Gators on NHRA Sunday morning show, they had super stock running in the back drop. Stands were EMPTY. So dont blame classes. Besides, why as a racer do you give a **** about how many fans are in the bleachers?

slow dragster · 03-18-2010, 05:17 AM

Guys as far as the super classes you either like them or you hate them. Typically its the guy behind the wheel that loves it. If they take the stops off it's just a bracket race like stock/SS, unless its heads up. If I want to bracket race all the time I would stay home and go to the local tracks and drive home at night. I personally like class racing with the stop. The uneducated person does not really know what it takes to run the number. I don't know about most of you guys but for me it takes a little more then sticking a number in the box and running. I have friends who just don't understand why the car slows down then speeds up but they also don't understand why a guys leaves before the other bracket racing.

Drag racing is simple, love it or leave it. There is alot of improvement NHRA could make but any company could make improvements for it's customers in any buisness. Don't get me wrong. I bitch too about some of their practices and rules that make no sense.

Rock the Scotty rule needs to go away S/ST is as tough as S/G or S/C. The belts need a 5 year rule. etc, etc all are good changes.

Enough of the rant!

afbarrett · 03-18-2010, 08:21 AM

I am mostly a bracket racer but I have raced in Super Comp. I have a crazy suggestion that I think might work. What if we do away with the super classes and have a bracket race at national events instead?

• Only open it to racers from within the division. This would accomplish several things. It would cut down on travel. It would allow fans to see locals. This would be a great promotion for the local tracks’ weekly programs. Local racers could offer a local sponsor some excellent exposure.
• Fans like seeing staggered starts and seeing different body styles race each other.
• Limit the ET to some thing like 7.50 and let the fast cars (TS, TD) have their own class. Ban throttle stops in the class.
• Most super class cars can bracket race so this would not be a big deal.
• Combine the purse money from the 3 classes and offer a bigger pay out.

I know this is out there but I think it would work.

DOS VETTES · 03-18-2010, 08:51 AM

Hey afbarret! Nice first post. The .90 Heads up guys in this section are going to love you! LOL

Bob Verwold · 03-18-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DOS VETTES

Hey afbarret! Nice first post. The .90 Heads up guys in this section are going to love you! LOL

Sounds like he'll always be a mostly bracket racer................

afbarrett · 03-18-2010, 11:40 AM

Please understand that I was just thinking outside the box. I love all kinds of drag racing and I have been a racer for over 20 years. I race in brackets, SG and SC and like all of them. I enjoy the challenges of working with my throttle stop very much. I was just looking at a way to balance fan intrest with sportsman racing. I wish I had the money and time to travel to divisionals and national events but I don't so that is why I bracket race. Also my thoughts are influenced because I race in NJ and to get into a national event in SC locally you wind up needing 6+ grading points. Again I was just throwing this out there to see peoples opinions and in no way did I mean to disrespect any racer.

P.S. This is not my first post but it has been a while. I am not sure why the system shows that.

Tony Barrett
SP/SC 166H

cicero819 · 03-18-2010, 10:50 PM

Mr Hall, the only reason I care about how many people stay in their seats are for the economics of racing.More people who enjoy all classes, will support them at their local tracks where on occasion some forward thinking track owner might put a show that includes all Super Classes and S,S/S. with their bracket racing event. I hope I'm wrong but we need to make sure that all super classes survive. It's one of the most progressive form of racing right now. Like I've said it's only my opinion. Thank you all for letting me express it. Claude Ruel

chebby2 · 03-19-2010, 06:50 AM

I have noticed the stands fill up when the snowmobiles run,I think its time to get one.

03-17-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville Mr Hall I like all type of drag racing, just want to make it easier for novice to like it also. You shouldn't be upset, just see if some improvement could be modified in it for a better viewing for the paying customer. Nothing I hate more than see the stands empty when the Super's are called, it wasn't always that way before throttle stops. I can remember the first year at INDY the stand were full throughout elimination.

03-18-2010, 04:32 AM	#2
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville For me.. Stock and Super Stock are the most fun to watch, but who are you kidding? Ever look in the stands at ANY event? Not like they are packing the stands either. Even during last weeks airing of the Gators on NHRA Sunday morning show, they had super stock running in the back drop. Stands were EMPTY. So dont blame classes. Besides, why as a racer do you give a **** about how many fans are in the bleachers? __________________ Tony Hall 3545 S/ST

03-18-2010, 05:17 AM	#3
slow dragster Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 143 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville Guys as far as the super classes you either like them or you hate them. Typically its the guy behind the wheel that loves it. If they take the stops off it's just a bracket race like stock/SS, unless its heads up. If I want to bracket race all the time I would stay home and go to the local tracks and drive home at night. I personally like class racing with the stop. The uneducated person does not really know what it takes to run the number. I don't know about most of you guys but for me it takes a little more then sticking a number in the box and running. I have friends who just don't understand why the car slows down then speeds up but they also don't understand why a guys leaves before the other bracket racing. Drag racing is simple, love it or leave it. There is alot of improvement NHRA could make but any company could make improvements for it's customers in any buisness. Don't get me wrong. I bitch too about some of their practices and rules that make no sense. Rock the Scotty rule needs to go away S/ST is as tough as S/G or S/C. The belts need a 5 year rule. etc, etc all are good changes. Enough of the rant!

03-18-2010, 08:21 AM	#4
afbarrett Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville I am mostly a bracket racer but I have raced in Super Comp. I have a crazy suggestion that I think might work. What if we do away with the super classes and have a bracket race at national events instead? • Only open it to racers from within the division. This would accomplish several things. It would cut down on travel. It would allow fans to see locals. This would be a great promotion for the local tracks’ weekly programs. Local racers could offer a local sponsor some excellent exposure. • Fans like seeing staggered starts and seeing different body styles race each other. • Limit the ET to some thing like 7.50 and let the fast cars (TS, TD) have their own class. Ban throttle stops in the class. • Most super class cars can bracket race so this would not be a big deal. • Combine the purse money from the 3 classes and offer a bigger pay out. I know this is out there but I think it would work.

03-18-2010, 08:51 AM	#5
DOS VETTES Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville Hey afbarret! Nice first post. The .90 Heads up guys in this section are going to love you! LOL

03-18-2010, 11:40 AM	#7
afbarrett Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville Please understand that I was just thinking outside the box. I love all kinds of drag racing and I have been a racer for over 20 years. I race in brackets, SG and SC and like all of them. I enjoy the challenges of working with my throttle stop very much. I was just looking at a way to balance fan intrest with sportsman racing. I wish I had the money and time to travel to divisionals and national events but I don't so that is why I bracket race. Also my thoughts are influenced because I race in NJ and to get into a national event in SC locally you wind up needing 6+ grading points. Again I was just throwing this out there to see peoples opinions and in no way did I mean to disrespect any racer. P.S. This is not my first post but it has been a while. I am not sure why the system shows that. Tony Barrett SP/SC 166H

03-18-2010, 10:50 PM	#8
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville Mr Hall, the only reason I care about how many people stay in their seats are for the economics of racing.More people who enjoy all classes, will support them at their local tracks where on occasion some forward thinking track owner might put a show that includes all Super Classes and S,S/S. with their bracket racing event. I hope I'm wrong but we need to make sure that all super classes survive. It's one of the most progressive form of racing right now. Like I've said it's only my opinion. Thank you all for letting me express it. Claude Ruel

03-19-2010, 06:50 AM	#9
chebby2 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 256 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SRAC Meeting in Gainsville I have noticed the stands fill up when the snowmobiles run,I think its time to get one.