G/SA Current Record

[rod butcher]

Originally Posted by B Parker

I believe you might have seen a new G record along with many others if the Dutch didn't get canceled. I know of a few G cars that had made the trip hoping to try and set it. Barry

We made the trip to the Dutch just for that reason. I'm sure you'll see a few records at the 2014 Atco open. If its as fast as last years open a high 10.70@122 is likely with an old school small block.

rod

[Tony Janes]

National records in the sixties a big deal, today not worth the time to tear it down.

[Jim Bailey]

If somebody wants the record for their bucket list, they better do it at Pomona, before Chuck Beach runs his car this Winter/Spring in Florida ! Just saying. JB.

[L78 Nova]

Yes John (G/SA 612) do it !!!
Let me know if you need a wheel man !!! HA

[Jesse Kershaw]

Why is a national record less valuable today than in the 60's?

What would make it more valuable for racers?

What if there were fewer classes so there were less records available?

Is there a desire for more heads-up racing?

I have my own opinion on this but I'm curious as to the thoughts of others.

[Irace007]

Originally Posted by Jesse Kershaw

Why is a national record less valuable today than in the 60's?

What would make it more valuable for racers?

What if there were fewer classes so there were less records available?

Is there a desire for more heads-up racing?

I have my own opinion on this but I'm curious as to the thoughts of others.

We use to get points for ET or ET + MPH now you get HP ,cost of tear down and a kiss (if you're lucky)

[Gary Parker]

With cars getting horsepower added to them for going to fast, it does not always make any sense to go to fast. You are only shooting yourself in the foot because you have to add weight to the car or change class. Therefore , it is not always the fastest car in the class setting the record. Now with the opens, and no horsepower being added for going fast,you may see some records that are set by the fastest car in the area, but again it may still not be the fastest car in the class. That being said, it is still an accomplishment to set one. Being torn apart and passing tech, is a lot of work, and personally, I would still do it.

[SS427]

I know that its not suppose to be taken into account but I wander if the NHRA is keeping track of those individuals who run way under index at open events where horsepower can't be added and then "randomly" select those individuals for tear down at divisional or national events?

[Larry Hill]

I would own any record that my outdated car would set, but I can't run fast enough to set any records.

Heads up racing for class I just love it. In fact I would rather run for class than eat and I am always hungry.

The worst part of not being the lead dog is the view never ever changes.

Ink is the reason some early '70s cars fly, read not enough ink; and too much ink is why some early '70s cars won't fly.

Jesse the Factory Shoot Out Cars are great and put on a good show, but should not be exempt from the AHFS rules.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Tony Janes

National records in the sixties a big deal, today not worth the time to tear it down.

We got two rounds worth of points for et records, one round worth if you bumped your own record, one round's points for MPH records.
Now, likely a hp hit.