Indy Quota

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by HR9121

So I always hear how flawed the system is and we all know it is but the one time the AHFS would actually work nobody wants it to count. This is the race where all the fastest cars in the country will be at but let's not count it. The way I see it this would be the ultimate playing field to see how bad does someone want that Indy class trophy. I understand everyone wants to show how fast they are but for the most part everyone that races and looks at incremental times already knows who's fast to start with. This is the one race that the current system would work but nobody wants to use it because it's the one race where the vast majority of cars there need some correction.
Ed not trying to hurt your feelings but I doubt anyone from NHRA asked anyone anything about your proposal. I think it got filed in the trash because I don't know a soul that was asked their opinion. I liked it by the way!

I am not sure that the HP factors and indexes should be based off of the fastest car in the class in the best conditions especially because the fast cars are not always torn down and checked for compliance. Should be more of an average. There are always some racers that have an unlimited budget to race on so they have the opportunity for better parts and development. I think this plays into the reason that Indy is exempt from the AHFS. Similar to the mine shaft exemption. I am not fast enough to qualify at Indy. I have made the trip there on 2 occasions years ago. Its a great couple of weeks with Bowling Green and then Indy the week after. Just does not make sense to waste your money if you have no way of getting in the program. Right now I don't think there is a single car in the country running my combo that could make the cut.