Indy Class Pairings

Larry Hill · 07-28-2011, 08:59 PM

It does not matter who runs who. Either I'm in the way or your in the way!! Lets race, I'm easy, for I have no new parts.

Casey Miles · 07-29-2011, 10:51 AM

When I went to Indy a few years ago, I had the other drivers of the cars in my class flip a coin to see who got me 1st round!

Casey Miles
248H Stock?

Nitro Joe Jackson · 07-29-2011, 04:47 PM

remember Rock if you do a ladder , better have the cars paired up before you get to the lanes and one guy not wanting to do it, NHRA will tell you to line up and run cause they will not do a ladder or pair you up.
Been there tried it

Lyn Smith · 07-29-2011, 11:40 PM

Drawing straws,or picking numbers from a hat is the way its been done for many years at Indy.Usually the fast guy will get the bye if there is one.Half the guys are sandbagging by 2 or 3 tenths anyway so why make a ladder!

Ernie Neal · 07-30-2011, 03:18 PM

No more additional ladders! Deck of cards orjust whine'm up

Ernie Neal
SS3400

CBS · 08-01-2011, 02:48 PM

I'm starting to think...just line em up...there is really no logic needed...like what was stated earlier...half the guys are sandbagging anyway....lol

Rock Haas

Ed Fernandez · 08-01-2011, 08:13 PM

Wow,it took 16 posts before anyone mentioned the dreaded word "sandbagging".I guess there's so much rage against the new cars clear thinking goes out the window.
I guess NHRA likes this "class warfare". between the haves and have nots.It takes the pressure off the Glendora Gang to have the HP factors put in line.
If everybody feels so strong about these cars it seems they have some options.
1)Try to hop your car up in class and hope you have enough to make the 128 car field.
2)Sit out class and just try to make the final 128.
3)Stay home and beat up the dog/wife/kids
In other words take your wrath out on the REAL culprits the manufacturers and,sorry
Jack,the suits in Glendora,not you fellow racers.And yes,I'm not going to Indy,never have and probably never will.

Jeff,why don't you bring the old car and make a lot of people happy.I'm sure your
popularity rating would soar.:>):>):>):>)

View Poll Results: How would you pair up the cars for Indy Class this year?
Sportsman Ladder	48	32.88%
Pro Ladder	35	23.97%
Draw Straws	37	25.34%
Just line up and whine	29	19.86%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 146. You may not vote on this poll

07-28-2011, 08:59 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,646 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,745 Times in 2,235 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings It does not matter who runs who. Either I'm in the way or your in the way!! Lets race, I'm easy, for I have no new parts. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-29-2011, 10:51 AM	#2
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 508 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings When I went to Indy a few years ago, I had the other drivers of the cars in my class flip a coin to see who got me 1st round! Casey Miles 248H Stock? Last edited by Casey Miles; 07-29-2011 at 10:52 AM. Reason: verbage

07-29-2011, 04:47 PM	#3
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings remember Rock if you do a ladder , better have the cars paired up before you get to the lanes and one guy not wanting to do it, NHRA will tell you to line up and run cause they will not do a ladder or pair you up. Been there tried it __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

07-29-2011, 11:40 PM	#4
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,204 Likes: 286 Liked 980 Times in 197 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings Drawing straws,or picking numbers from a hat is the way its been done for many years at Indy.Usually the fast guy will get the bye if there is one.Half the guys are sandbagging by 2 or 3 tenths anyway so why make a ladder!

07-30-2011, 03:18 PM	#5
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 531 Likes: 169 Liked 328 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings No more additional ladders! Deck of cards orjust whine'm up Ernie Neal SS3400

08-01-2011, 02:48 PM	#6
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings I'm starting to think...just line em up...there is really no logic needed...like what was stated earlier...half the guys are sandbagging anyway....lol Rock Haas

08-01-2011, 08:13 PM	#7
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Indy Class Pairings Wow,it took 16 posts before anyone mentioned the dreaded word "sandbagging".I guess there's so much rage against the new cars clear thinking goes out the window. I guess NHRA likes this "class warfare". between the haves and have nots.It takes the pressure off the Glendora Gang to have the HP factors put in line. If everybody feels so strong about these cars it seems they have some options. 1)Try to hop your car up in class and hope you have enough to make the 128 car field. 2)Sit out class and just try to make the final 128. 3)Stay home and beat up the dog/wife/kids In other words take your wrath out on the REAL culprits the manufacturers and,sorry Jack,the suits in Glendora,not you fellow racers.And yes,I'm not going to Indy,never have and probably never will. Jeff,why don't you bring the old car and make a lot of people happy.I'm sure your popularity rating would soar.:>):>):>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA Last edited by Ed Fernandez; 08-01-2011 at 08:15 PM.