Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows

[Steve Williams]

Originally Posted by Dyno

I was qualified 142 (with a SS/AH) and got in. Lost to Mike Cotten on a double breakout. I would like to know what rules we do not have to follow that every other SS does, besides the valve cover bolt hole/intake face rule, which has been approved and allowed for over 25 years. If you want to get into huge advantages, look at what the SS/GT cars get away with. I come to support the Hemi Shootout, but really come to race the race.

Good for you Dan! I just wish there were more competitors like you to fill the first round. It is always this way every year and it would seem it could be corrected if the SS/AH competitors that aren't going to show for 1st round could give NHRA a notice prior to the shootout. This way it gives a guy that was 129-150 position that he may get into the show as an alternate. If somebody got into the show as an alternate and brought home money, would anybody be offended?