Back up "record runs" not required for "Pro" classes only

IvanP · 01-27-2016, 06:10 AM

Is it just me or does anyone else have the feeling that this new rule was implemented as an unashamed attempt by the NHRA to try and renew some interest in Pro drag racing. For example, Pro Stock.

james schaechter · 01-27-2016, 06:57 AM

If that is the intent, I sure would not see that as a negative. If they are assigning points to records, and they make it easier to get one, I would think more pros would go for it. That could make for some more exciting runs for the fans.

I wish they assigned points for records in the sportsman performance classes. I think IHRA used to do that. That would make for interesting possibilities in some points battles.

btrc · 01-27-2016, 07:21 AM

Unless I am reading it wrong it looks like they are no longer giving points for setting an ET record. I wonder if this is not the real reason for the change.

Superfan1 · 01-27-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by btrc

Unless I am reading it wrong it looks like they are no longer giving points for setting an ET record. I wonder if this is not the real reason for the change.

You are reading it correctly; setting a National ET record will not earn any points.

Ed Wright · 01-27-2016, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfan1

You are reading it correctly; setting a National ET record will not earn any points.

No points for Sportsman records for several years now, right?

Superfan1 · 01-28-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

No points for Sportsman records for several years now, right?

Ed, that is correct.

01-27-2016, 06:10 AM	#1
IvanP Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Back up "record runs" not required for "Pro" classes onl Is it just me or does anyone else have the feeling that this new rule was implemented as an unashamed attempt by the NHRA to try and renew some interest in Pro drag racing. For example, Pro Stock.

01-27-2016, 06:57 AM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,994 Likes: 1,299 Liked 1,440 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Back up "record runs" not required for "Pro" classes onl If that is the intent, I sure would not see that as a negative. If they are assigning points to records, and they make it easier to get one, I would think more pros would go for it. That could make for some more exciting runs for the fans. I wish they assigned points for records in the sportsman performance classes. I think IHRA used to do that. That would make for interesting possibilities in some points battles. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

01-27-2016, 07:21 AM	#3
btrc Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 253 Likes: 287 Liked 84 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Back up "record runs" not required for "Pro" classes onl Unless I am reading it wrong it looks like they are no longer giving points for setting an ET record. I wonder if this is not the real reason for the change. __________________ Bob Tilton 568 FS/H