It's a great time to race - part one

[MikeMoller]

I for one have used these recent months of low car counts to start racing again after 40 year absence. I am really disappointed that they basically removed 'class' contingency money. Only folks who can afford to go to darn near all the races can be in a position to collect based on 'class' points, and none of the 'sports national' events near where I live. Like to see them reinstate that to some degree. How about contingency money for the top points earner in EACH CLASS for the year, only using points from the races where there is no class contingency paid. And have additional points for highest qualified car in each class at each race.

[Tony Janes]

There were two dq's at Englishtown this year for reason never explained in your report. I expect there was some kind of teardown?

[Mike Taylor 3601]

IHRA and NHRA both need the cars car counts are low,they still pay as much as full field with less rounds,I'll be racing as much as possible when my remodel project is done so we have are'nt homeless( sold house living in temporary place)hopefully 1 month.
Mike Taylor 3601

[Dennis P Chapman]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

I for one have used these recent months of low car counts to start racing again after 40 year absence. I am really disappointed that they basically removed 'class' contingency money. Only folks who can afford to go to darn near all the races can be in a position to collect based on 'class' points, and none of the 'sports national' events near where I live. Like to see them reinstate that to some degree. How about contingency money for the top points earner in EACH CLASS for the year, only using points from the races where there is no class contingency paid. And have additional points for highest qualified car in each class at each race.

That sounds better then it is now.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Tony Janes

There were two dq's at Englishtown this year for reason never explained in your report. I expect there was some kind of teardown?

Tony - sorry , no teardowns were done at Englishtown ( at least in Stock or SuperStock that I'm aware of ) ..............but plenty of spot checks and of coarse the usual fuel and weight checks .And there were two DQ's - both minor infractions - and those answers should come from the competitors or the NHRA .

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Tony - sorry , no teardowns were done at Englishtown ( at least in Stock or SuperStock that I'm aware of ) ..............but plenty of spot checks and of coarse the usual fuel and weight checks .And there were two DQ's - both minor infractions - and those answers should come from the competitors or the NHRA .

I remember when most NHRA guys would scream and belittle the IHRA for not having a tear down at some races due to time restraints,weather, or other problems a few years ago. Now you all seem to love it when NHRA does it.....LOL. Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black to me. OK.....fire suit on.

[Tony Janes]

Jack thanks for the information.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

I've been told never argue with a cheerleader, but oh well.....for me anyway it's not the nickle and dimeing stuff, the gas prices, entry fees, insurance surcharges, the scooter fee, the renewal fees, the lousy ND content, the 2 yr seatbelt deal, the trans blanket, the certifications, the spotty tech, small haz-mat waste generator fees....naw, none of that, it's just the attitude.....why go you ask, uhh, to see friends, to get away, the adrenaline rush from 1 minute of track time over three days and hundreds of towing miles, or probably the addiction to what once was.....

Cheerleader ? ? Not sure about that but someone needs to point out the brite side once in awhile ..................and the addiction still is .

[Toby Lang]

Sorry, I couldn't resist ...

Graham, Graham, he's our man!

[Ed Wright]

Wow Toby. That just isn't right. LOL