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Any reason not to run time trials using the index or dial?
Any reason not to print the national records in ND? I always enjoy the pictures from Patsy and Ken but it occurred to me that is hard to tell who is who. I've been a racer or a fan since the early '60s. In those days it was easy to tell who was racing and everyone had a favorite from Monster Mash to the Ramchargers. It's hard to be a fan if you can't identify the racer. I understand that lots just want a plain car with decals for the money, but don't expect anyone to leave the concession stand to see you race. Pete |
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This was hashed out a while back, in fact I was still active and I sold my stuff in 2010. The reason they gave was the time factor of the difference in index's. It would have cut into the schedule. Going way back that was the reason the tree became 3 bulbs instead of 5. Remember, to NHRA time is money.
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Thanks Ed
I'm not sure I agree with their explanation The slow car leaves first, and that's the one you have to wait for. It s easier for tower folks, because they don't have to set the tree, but its anti-climactic for anyone watching. It just seems to me, like an easy way to add some intrigue. Mike A114 |
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Ed,
I remember the explanation but it didn't hold water then and it doesn't now. Someone is entering names or numbers. I don't know how the system works but the indexes are on the score board. I think it is a matter of changing one switch to set it on index as opposed to leaving at the same time. Doesn't seem like a lot of work to make it better for both fans and racers. Pete |
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Ed,
I was pleased that your proposals received the attention and serious consideration that they deserved. I think a lot of that was because of the professional way you presented your ideas. Thanks! Bill Lamb |
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Essentially, cartoonist Walt Kelly (Pogo) was correct in his description of this and many other similar outcomes as long ago as 1970.
"We have met the enemy and he is us!" Rock on!! c
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^^ I agree with the above.
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As someone who built a business from the performance side of Stock and Super Stock i am very much for bringing that aspect back into what we do. I feel it has slowly slipped away. Please forgive me if this has already been touched one, but has anyone thought of talking with the SRAC before we talk to NHRA about this? They are the ones who should be fighting for what we want. I think it would be important to get them on board first and make sure we even have some sort of backing.
Just a thought.
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Yet there are full page black and white size pics of cars from the 60's published to take up space. ![]()
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