Indexes for New Classes

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by GUMP

I don't think it should either. I also think that cars in the new FS classes should have the same index as the class they just left.

Sure. So long as the AHFS always applies to them at races where it applies to the rest of us.

[boster]

I think AHFS should apply to all at every race . I believe the indexes will be in line with what the fastest cars in each of the new classes has ran .

Big question is why did NHRA not post them when the knew they were making new classes . Next question is what will the HP ratings be on these new FS cars . A 5.4L blown 2008 mustang in stock FS/A makes no where close to a 2014 coyote 5.0 with a 2.9 blower and runs 8.50 in FS/A

[Andrew Hill]

Originally Posted by boster

A 5.4L blown 2008 mustang in stock FS/A makes no where close to a 2014 coyote 5.0 with a 2.9 blower and runs 8.50 in FS/A

I think Don Fezell may disagree with that.

[MikeFicacci]

I think you have no idea what you are talking about as usual. Don has the fastest 2008 CJ out there no doubt about but you're a moron if you think he's anywhere close to a 2013-2014 Coyote.

[Bill Diehl]

Originally Posted by D.Johns

How about ALL class indexes being set from the national record?

If you run faster then the record, back it up with-in 1% and you pass tear down the record and index is changed on Monday regardless if they have an "R" written on the window or not.

Then run everything heads up with handicap start based off the index.

I agree

[Randall Klein]

First of all NHRA has no desire or personnel to do that, secondly fields would drop off

I wouldn't tow across town with those parameters

[Bill Diehl]

Why? 90% of the cars couldn't get near the record anyway?

What's the difference in running under or close too?

Instead of the qualifying sheet being minus whatever it would be + whatever and you would see more cars run wide open instead of trying to protect a combo

a win or the fans a win for the stripe racers (less brake pads to buy)

and a win for guys like me that have just one intention and one intention only.....to blow the current "record" completely into the weeds just to see how smart I am.

carry on

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hill

I think Don Fezell may disagree with that.

When I spoke to Don at the Dutch Classic, he told me that he is nowhere close to a Coyote.

[Andrew Hill]

Originally Posted by MikeFicacci

I think you have no idea what you are talking about as usual. Don has the fastest 2008 CJ out there no doubt about but you're a moron if you think he's anywhere close to a 2013-2014 Coyote.

Easy there, no need for the name calling. As usual? Please educate me if you think I don't know what I'm talking about. Obviously the 2.3L blower won't make as much as the 2.9L, but Fezell has been 8.50 (yes at a much lighter weight), quicker than any Coyote has been so far. I think "no where close" is a pretty big exaggeration.

Also, since the FS classes are now weight/hp based, will he not have a 38 hp x 6 lb/hp = 8 lb break against the 2014s?

[Ed Carpenter]

Just asking so don't go off on me. Can say a 2008 put a 2014 engine in and just change the front and back a be a 2014? I saw where SAM swapped out the front and back to make a newer model with their Copo.