How come Indy has such a low entries - Page 2

Geerhead55 · 08-18-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cicero819

Thanks guys, just wanted to make sure I wasn't traveling an extra day for nothing.lol. Hope to get a chance to talk to many of you at Indy.Indy is still a special place from the late 60's traveling with my brother, to seeing my friend with stock in the 70's to now just spectating it's still a thrillto go to the BIG Go. Claude Ruel

I agree Claude. It may not be the event it used to be,, but its still on my bucket list,, since I've never attended the Nationals. Have fun enjoying it this year.
Danny Durham

udog1 · 08-18-2015, 10:20 PM

Maybe people are waking up?????

Crew Chief · 08-19-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by udog1

Maybe people are waking up?????

Everyone knows if you cannot run 8 tenths under, you may as well stay home. It use to be class winners were seated first then the rest of the field was filled in with qualifiers.

Mike Pearson · 08-19-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Everyone knows if you cannot run 8 tenths under, you may as well stay home. It use to be class winners were seated first then the rest of the field was filled in with qualifiers.

Realistically in stock you need to be a .90 under player to expect to get in the eliminator or win class. As some are saying maybe an all run eliminator would bring more cars. Its a great race and I have run there 2 different times but I don't think I would make the 1200 mile trip and not be able to contend for the eliminator win. With all of the new added classes more cars will equal to more class runoffs and less cars in the combo's. Just something to think about.

modelman1960 · 08-19-2015, 03:24 PM

I think Mike Pearson is more than correct. I just checked the archive for last years qualifiers at Indy and #128 was Matt Antrobuis' H/SA Camaro at -.882 under. Maybe it will be more like .95 under to make the field.
Walt

Casey Miles · 08-19-2015, 03:39 PM

I personally enjoy going to Indy as a vacation, for me it's 1250 miles to get there. I know I will not qualify, but I'll have the time of my life. It's not always about qualifying, it's being in the moment and participating. I could care less if I'm last on the Q sheet( which I have been), at least I can say I was there. You only walk on this earth for such a short time, might as well enjoy what ever blows your skirt up!

Casey Miles
248H

Mike Pearson · 08-19-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey Miles

I personally enjoy going to Indy as a vacation, for me it's 1250 miles to get there. I know I will not qualify, but I'll have the time of my life. It's not always about qualifying, it's being in the moment and participating. I could care less if I'm last on the Q sheet( which I have been), at least I can say I was there. You only walk on this earth for such a short time, might as well enjoy what ever blows your skirt up!

Casey Miles
248H

Go get um Casey. I will be rooting for you to get in!! Have a great time!!

cicero819 · 08-21-2015, 06:48 PM

Danny you have to attend soon, I've been attending the big Go since the 70's first with my brother hauling his 56 Chev with his Nomad trying to make the field. I remember the jail on site to keep the crazies in check.I miss the motel parking lot mechanical Fest unofficial competitions. I also remember seeing s/s guys rebuilding a motor and transmission in the pits and qualifying with the said piece. Now it's a lot more quiet, safe and clean but it's still the U.S, National.Claude

08-19-2015, 03:24 PM	#15
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: How come Indy has such a low entries I think Mike Pearson is more than correct. I just checked the archive for last years qualifiers at Indy and #128 was Matt Antrobuis' H/SA Camaro at -.882 under. Maybe it will be more like .95 under to make the field. Walt

08-19-2015, 03:39 PM	#16
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 699 Likes: 123 Liked 475 Times in 88 Posts	Re: How come Indy has such a low entries I personally enjoy going to Indy as a vacation, for me it's 1250 miles to get there. I know I will not qualify, but I'll have the time of my life. It's not always about qualifying, it's being in the moment and participating. I could care less if I'm last on the Q sheet( which I have been), at least I can say I was there. You only walk on this earth for such a short time, might as well enjoy what ever blows your skirt up! Casey Miles 248H

08-21-2015, 06:48 PM	#18
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: How come Indy has such a low entries Danny you have to attend soon, I've been attending the big Go since the 70's first with my brother hauling his 56 Chev with his Nomad trying to make the field. I remember the jail on site to keep the crazies in check.I miss the motel parking lot mechanical Fest unofficial competitions. I also remember seeing s/s guys rebuilding a motor and transmission in the pits and qualifying with the said piece. Now it's a lot more quiet, safe and clean but it's still the U.S, National.Claude

08-18-2015, 10:20 PM	#12
udog1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Ga Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How come Indy has such a low entries Maybe people are waking up?????