Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014

GUMP · 12-08-2013, 09:25 AM

I think it would be cool if Factory Stock was run as a qualified 16 car field as part of the main event instead of class eliminations. Call it Factory Experimental too.

Billy Nees · 12-08-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

I think it would be cool if Factory Stock was run as a qualified 16 car field as part of the main event instead of class eliminations. Call it Factory Experimental too.

Now that I would pay to see! If need be, make it 32 cars. It would be a lot easier to understand for the casual fan then what modern-day ProStock has become.

Mike Carr · 12-08-2013, 11:18 AM

I think it's pretty simple:

If you are running with/as part of Stock Eliminator, AHFS applies. -1.219 under = Horsepower penalty. Period.

If you are in a shootout of your own, with no AHFS or other stuff, you are seperate from Stock and not part of the 128 car Indy field.

John Duzac · 12-08-2013, 11:31 AM

I like the factory cars and would probably have one if I could afford one. It would be a stick! I do think they should be in their own class. The new cars beat up on almost every A/SA and B/SA car that was running. Many are gone now. I suspect that will change when the new cars finally get where they belong.

By the way, it is 40 cold degrees here in Covington, La. Freezing my behind off! But we're in the garage working on the car trying to find more H.P. That much never changes. And it never will!

Good luck to all.

Rat Raceway · 12-08-2013, 12:11 PM

All great ideas!

IMO, AFHS needs to be in forced if your running stock.

It's only 7 degrees in Denver. COLD!

goinbroke2 · 12-08-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Carr

I think it's pretty simple:

If you are running with/as part of Stock Eliminator, AHFS applies. -1.219 under = Horsepower penalty. Period.

If you are in a shootout of your own, with no AHFS or other stuff, you are seperate from Stock and not part of the 128 car Indy field.

X1000!!! Can't get any more simple than that!
Your all in or your all out, period!

Dyno · 12-08-2013, 04:16 PM

I brought the hemi home on Monday when it was a warm 28*, -14* on Friday night, snow and a warmer 8* this Sunday. Dyno (Mpls., Mn)

Clay Arnett · 12-10-2013, 07:03 PM

I understand why NHRA does not have AHFS apply to the class because they want flat out heads up racing. Which is reasonable who doesn't want to see that?

So how about they just say no AHFS for any cars at Indy? That way we can see everyone let them loose.

I do think they need their own class and should be showcased more.

chris ok · 12-08-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Now that I would pay to see! If need be, make it 32 cars. It would be a lot easier to understand for the casual fan then what modern-day ProStock has become.

A 32 car field on sunday will help fill the stands. I know E Town needed the help on sunday this year, I was there.
Will help others want to understand what the other classes are about, stock and super stock that is.
real looking cars racing.

It really shouldn't be an issue at this time, just when will it start......

Chris

james schaechter · 12-08-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

I think it would be cool if Factory Stock was run as a qualified 16 car field as part of the main event instead of class eliminations. Call it Factory Experimental too.

Finally! Back to where it should have started LOL.
Cool cars for sure. NHRA just needs to actually evaluate what they did with the shootout. That would mean they should do a 360 degree evaluation. Ask sponsors, participants, affected racers, NHRA officials (not just Glendora yes men) and fans.

Someone said it is just a couple of races. True enough. Except Indy is not just another race.

Since it is a shootout only at a couple races, why not break them out separately?

I doubt if NHRA has any decision makers looking at Classracer to gather input, so the discussion is just talking among racers here.

It is good to hear ideas from all different perspectives. Maybe NHRA should send their Marketing department to some Division and National meets. Force them to camp in the pits and see what they learn.
I know they made an effort to mingle with us little people at Indy, but they need to back it up with some real action items to be credible. This would be a great opportu ity to show that they actually meant what they said about the sportsman experience.

12-08-2013, 09:25 AM	#1
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,823 Likes: 2,166 Liked 2,354 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014 I think it would be cool if Factory Stock was run as a qualified 16 car field as part of the main event instead of class eliminations. Call it Factory Experimental too.

12-08-2013, 11:18 AM	#3
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014 I think it's pretty simple: If you are running with/as part of Stock Eliminator, AHFS applies. -1.219 under = Horsepower penalty. Period. If you are in a shootout of your own, with no AHFS or other stuff, you are seperate from Stock and not part of the 128 car Indy field. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

12-08-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014 I like the factory cars and would probably have one if I could afford one. It would be a stick! I do think they should be in their own class. The new cars beat up on almost every A/SA and B/SA car that was running. Many are gone now. I suspect that will change when the new cars finally get where they belong. By the way, it is 40 cold degrees here in Covington, La. Freezing my behind off! But we're in the garage working on the car trying to find more H.P. That much never changes. And it never will! Good luck to all. __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

12-08-2013, 12:11 PM	#5
Rat Raceway Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 408 Likes: 282 Liked 35 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014 All great ideas! IMO, AFHS needs to be in forced if your running stock. It's only 7 degrees in Denver. COLD! __________________ Ross Gregory 5133 Stock,Super Stock 53 Top Dragster

12-08-2013, 04:16 PM	#7
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,139 Liked 685 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014 I brought the hemi home on Monday when it was a warm 28, -14 on Friday night, snow and a warmer 8* this Sunday. Dyno (Mpls., Mn)

12-10-2013, 07:03 PM	#8
Clay Arnett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hartsville, IN Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown Cars and Indy 2014 I understand why NHRA does not have AHFS apply to the class because they want flat out heads up racing. Which is reasonable who doesn't want to see that? So how about they just say no AHFS for any cars at Indy? That way we can see everyone let them loose. I do think they need their own class and should be showcased more.