4 wide is the answer

NewHemi · 03-30-2010, 01:04 PM

When the new cars start winning Stock Eliminator then you can throw rocks at them.

But like all racing, until it's run, you don't know who is going to win.

I thought Doug Duell did a great job getting through 4 rounds of eliminations, but it only takes one loss on the way up, to be on the way out.

Cars and drivers, new and old all have a chance. It is what gets done with those chances that makes the difference.....

Frankly, I am still convinced that the older cars with lots of years of runs under them with a driver who is very experienced at getting everything out of them consistently are going to be winning for a long time.

By then, the new stuff will correctly factored, and the world will be back at peace again.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Chris1529 · 03-30-2010, 01:28 PM

I agree with Bryan. Why not run class eliminations 4 wide if the track is capable?
From what I understand, they don't run a weekly program there.

I think they should use the 4 lanes to do qualifying, class run offs, and maybe the first couple rounds of competion for everyone. Then they should go back to standard drag racing to runs the last few rounds and focus more on the competition than the show.

Toby Lang · 03-30-2010, 02:58 PM

David,

It's not about the new cars winning stock eliminator events. It's ALL about them winning heads-up races. If there were no heads-up races in eliminations, no one would care what HP ratings the new cars have.

-Toby

03-30-2010, 01:04 PM	#1
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 4 wide is the answer When the new cars start winning Stock Eliminator then you can throw rocks at them. But like all racing, until it's run, you don't know who is going to win. I thought Doug Duell did a great job getting through 4 rounds of eliminations, but it only takes one loss on the way up, to be on the way out. Cars and drivers, new and old all have a chance. It is what gets done with those chances that makes the difference..... Frankly, I am still convinced that the older cars with lots of years of runs under them with a driver who is very experienced at getting everything out of them consistently are going to be winning for a long time. By then, the new stuff will correctly factored, and the world will be back at peace again. David The New Hemi Guy

03-30-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 4 wide is the answer I agree with Bryan. Why not run class eliminations 4 wide if the track is capable? From what I understand, they don't run a weekly program there. I think they should use the 4 lanes to do qualifying, class run offs, and maybe the first couple rounds of competion for everyone. Then they should go back to standard drag racing to runs the last few rounds and focus more on the competition than the show. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

03-30-2010, 02:58 PM	#3
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: 4 wide is the answer David, It's not about the new cars winning stock eliminator events. It's ALL about them winning heads-up races. If there were no heads-up races in eliminations, no one would care what HP ratings the new cars have. -Toby