Factory Showdown at INDY

[GUMP]

Thanks for the answer.

May I also ask what year the car was built into it's current configuration? I take it that it has aftermarket brakes and a fuel cell?

[D.Johns]

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

Ask the DragPak racers that will DNQ for the event on a 9.90 Index. They might disagree with you.

What I'm saying the index would be there only for referance for the AHFS. Do not have it for "you must run a minimum of X.XX or under". Have the weights set-up and the fastest XX amount of cars get in to fill the field. If a car ran 11.00 it wouldn't matter because there was no minimum run time. If it was a 32 car run field the fastest 32 ETs get in regardless if they are under the index. That would boost participation. That is my opinion.

[Andrew Hill]

Originally Posted by GUMP

Thanks for the answer.

May I also ask what year the car was built into it's current configuration? I take it that it has aftermarket brakes and a fuel cell?

It has aftermarket brakes and fuel cell, yes. My car was finished over the winter of 2009/10 so this is only my third year. My dad built his 1971 Camaro in 1992 and has run the 71 version since then (similar, but slightly lower compression and different head) except for a while when he ran the 350/270. He built the motor in my car a few years before we built my car, but never ran it much because he thought it wasn't as good as the one he runs, now they seem to be about the same.

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by C and W Racing

Nothing about this whole format makes sense. I'll use as an example, Mustang running in AA. AA index is 10.00, so now in order for him to race in this shootout, he looses a tenth of index as well as needing to add about 300 lbs. In a perfect world, thats 4 tenths in performance by those changes alone. The cars that were running 8.90's early in the year are now in the 9.20 to 9.30 range. Add 300 lbs and take away that tenth and guess what, now they are only 3 to 4 tenths under the index. That would be a hell of a note to race in the showdown and not even be able th qualify for the field.
Chuck

I agree, adding 300 lbs will slow the AA 8.90 cars to 9.20 to 9.30. After that check your math; 9.20 to 9.30 under the 9.90 index is 6 to 7 tenths under. Last year, with about 140 cars in attendance, it took .617 under to qualify in Stock.

[D.Johns]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

I agree, adding 300 lbs will slow the AA 8.90 cars to 9.20 to 9.30. After that check your math; 9.20 to 9.30 under the 9.90 index is 6 to 7 tenths under. Last year, with about 140 cars in attendance, it took .617 under to qualify in Stock.

The last 2 events the "8.90" cars (Bo/Drew/Don) have been running 9.2-9.3s in qualifying. He's adding tenths for the 300# based on what they are currently running in weather conditions.

[Jack McCarthy]

is it not REFRESHING to hear / see all the guys who's FACTOR has been shoved up our *** now seem to be concerned that THEY might be treated UNFAIRLY in the NHRA indy shootout program...

damn i feel your pain guys...
you are lost because spending more money wont fix an unfair factor will it ???????

jack mccarthy

and feeling a little better
p.s. roy dean... you wanna run my car at indy ????

[Jeff Teuton]

Capt, easy, down boy. All we doin is trying to race heads up without fooling with all the old cars. Nothing to lose. You gonna have to buy me a beer at Indy. Personally I will stay in the dark areas with the rest of the common folks. I might run D in Indy, just for a change. What you think?

[Monte Howard]

All I want to know is if jeff or anyone needs a good footbrake drIver for the Shootout.
I will be there running superstock. Jeff you could get atleast a six pack head start on everyone if you let me drive. Oh wait damn it you done pretty good in the eliminator at this race last year if I remember correctly.Lol

[Jack McCarthy]

jeff as always my cooler is your cooler... an of course im just having fun !!!

hell i wanna come to indy to watch the fun !!
jack

[Larry Hill]

If a car enters Factory Showdown at Indy will they be in that class all race? For those of us who plan to race what will be the maximum weight that each car will be allowed to weigh and still fit the class. The maximum weight should be Minimum weight plus .5 X current Hp. including driver.

It could get real interesting if the weather is hot and humid and the new cars are at min weight trying to qualify in the field of 128. I think all of the cars in that class will need to run 9.07 to get safely in the show.

Me and a bunch of old and new gearheads will be pressing against the fence to get the best view of the show.