NHRA's Response - Summernationals

Tom Goldman · 06-06-2013, 05:27 PM

While I like the run format for Eliminations, The qualifing /TT schedule sucked for everyone.
The only plus side is SG got all their runs for a change !
There is a big hole in NHRA's arguement of running like wheelbase cars cars in succession , The Stockers were out first ,and the track was bad for many of them right from the start.
There was definately more wrong with the track than run order and track temp.
If the concrete wont hold the rubber,it's time to grind or replace.
Many of us have been to Budds Creek ,MD in the dead of Summer ,with track temps over 140, and the track wants to rip the rear out of the car !
At National events the track is prepped for the 70 or so Pro cars who can adjust power level, clutch, ect, at the expense of 300 plus Sportsman competitors , Especially those on a limited tire .

06-06-2013, 05:27 PM	#8
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals While I like the run format for Eliminations, The qualifing /TT schedule sucked for everyone. The only plus side is SG got all their runs for a change ! There is a big hole in NHRA's arguement of running like wheelbase cars cars in succession , The Stockers were out first ,and the track was bad for many of them right from the start. There was definately more wrong with the track than run order and track temp. If the concrete wont hold the rubber,it's time to grind or replace. Many of us have been to Budds Creek ,MD in the dead of Summer ,with track temps over 140, and the track wants to rip the rear out of the car ! At National events the track is prepped for the 70 or so Pro cars who can adjust power level, clutch, ect, at the expense of 300 plus Sportsman competitors , Especially those on a limited tire . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK