Has anyone changed their mind about AA/SA index?

Greenlight · 02-06-2016, 03:55 PM

I agree with Bruce on this one. Let's look at the facts.

Using Nitro Joe stats, when you look at the quickest runs in all Auto Trans Stock classes you will note that the AA/SA cars have not been able to run as far under the index as all the other classes.

When you look at the NHRA HP ratings of the cars in AA/SA, they range from 381 to 450 HP. That means to jump from A/SA (11.00) to AA/SA (10.60) these cars can remove anywhere from 381/2 = 190.5 lbs. to 450/2 = 225 lbs.. For that weight advantage they have an index that is 0.40 seconds quicker.

Who is willing to give up 0.40 seconds for 200 lbs.?????? Raise your hand !!!!

I think 11.00 - 0.25 = 10.75 would be a lot more reasonable.

Take a look at the cars that have jumped around from A/SA to AA/SA. They have not been able to run as far under the index in AA as they can in A.

02-06-2016, 03:55 PM	#11
Greenlight Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215 Likes: 16 Liked 79 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Has anyone changed their mind about AA/SA index? I agree with Bruce on this one. Let's look at the facts. Using Nitro Joe stats, when you look at the quickest runs in all Auto Trans Stock classes you will note that the AA/SA cars have not been able to run as far under the index as all the other classes. When you look at the NHRA HP ratings of the cars in AA/SA, they range from 381 to 450 HP. That means to jump from A/SA (11.00) to AA/SA (10.60) these cars can remove anywhere from 381/2 = 190.5 lbs. to 450/2 = 225 lbs.. For that weight advantage they have an index that is 0.40 seconds quicker. Who is willing to give up 0.40 seconds for 200 lbs.?????? Raise your hand !!!! I think 11.00 - 0.25 = 10.75 would be a lot more reasonable. Take a look at the cars that have jumped around from A/SA to AA/SA. They have not been able to run as far under the index in AA as they can in A.