Stock at Indy almost full! - Page 2

jmcarter · 08-10-2016, 06:55 PM

Always wanted to run Indy but best my old car could run was .80 under so didn't see the sense in going with such little chance of making the 128 field. There's always next year though and it's moving higher on the bucket list!

Wouldn't be terribly surprised if they raise the quota again...Indy is an amazing experience and they know it, besides they won't have to contend with many more than 128 anyway after Thursday (plus the few that may stick around for a potential alternate spot).

Superfan1 · 08-10-2016, 07:25 PM

It's at 183 now; hopefully the NHRA will increase the quota to 200.

Frank Castros · 08-10-2016, 07:41 PM

My biggest regret of my years of racing was not participating at the "Big Go".

I encourage everyone to do it at least once.

Whalen3186 · 08-10-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfan1

It's at 183 now; hopefully the NHRA will increase the quota to 200.

Why? At grade 1 everyone had a chance to enter. Adding more entries at this point only hurt the racers as its that many more people that won't qualify.

Terry Cain · 08-10-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Good luck to everyone going But I think in my opinion a car like mine is wasting time trying to get in. The new cars have taken over from the traditional stockers Its basically a new car dealership Pay To Play. Ok shots fired. NEXT

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MikeMoller · 08-10-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frank castros

my biggest regret of my years of racing was not participating at the "big go".

I encourage everyone to do it at least once.

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pauldilcher · 08-10-2016, 09:30 PM

James , you hit the nail right on the head .. There are plenty of other places to have a good enjoyable time .

James Perrone · 08-11-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Superfan1

It's at 183 now; hopefully the NHRA will increase the quota to 200.

If they raise the quota Its just a money grab,, If you cant run a second under AT INDY You are wasting time, Indy is THE MOON and they have plenty of Modern Rockets and Space ships entered. No room for and antique model rockets Good Luck to all

Superfan1 · 08-11-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Whalen3186

Why? At grade 1 everyone had a chance to enter. Adding more entries at this point only hurt the racers as its that many more people that won't qualify.

When it went to Grade 1 on Wednesday; there were 163 entries which left only 17 available spots. I am quite sure that there were considerably more than 17 cars that wanted to enter; but for whatever reason, were unable to be among the first 17. For the last 2 years, the quota for Stock and Super Stock was 200, why should this year be any different?

4406mopar · 08-11-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

If they raise the quota Its just a money grab,, If you cant run a second under AT INDY You are wasting time, Indy is THE MOON and they have plenty of Modern Rockets and Space ships entered. No room for and antique model rockets Good Luck to all

The NHRA money machine is missing out on entry fees, especially with no afhs this year.

08-10-2016, 06:55 PM	#11
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,379 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Stock at Indy almost full! Always wanted to run Indy but best my old car could run was .80 under so didn't see the sense in going with such little chance of making the 128 field. There's always next year though and it's moving higher on the bucket list! Wouldn't be terribly surprised if they raise the quota again...Indy is an amazing experience and they know it, besides they won't have to contend with many more than 128 anyway after Thursday (plus the few that may stick around for a potential alternate spot). __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

08-10-2016, 07:25 PM	#12
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,664 Liked 2,636 Times in 439 Posts	Re: Stock at Indy almost full! It's at 183 now; hopefully the NHRA will increase the quota to 200. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,966 Likes: 2,574 Liked 2,716 Times in 956 Posts	Re: Stock at Indy almost full! My biggest regret of my years of racing was not participating at the "Big Go". I encourage everyone to do it at least once.

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pauldilcher Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 425 Likes: 1 Liked 52 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Stock at Indy almost full! James , you hit the nail right on the head .. There are plenty of other places to have a good enjoyable time .