Indy Question - Page 2

Larry Hill · 05-15-2020, 08:03 AM

We could have are own class eliminations. I know this sounds like a crazy concept, but when stock is called to the lanes have all of the same class arrive together. It will take a little work and a lot of cooperation, some will choose not to play and it will be their loss.

For me its going down the track with the same class car in the other lane. I want to go down with; Scott, Steve, Jim, Gary, Parker, John, Dave, and the rest that look in the mirror and say "I Got This".

128 field 160 entries you better have the wick turned up.

Class pairing by cards, four cars use two sets of cards. Each set would have matching numbers one red and one black.Like numbered race each other Red card gets lane choice.

Odd number of cars High card gets by, if a tie on high card a redraw from remaining cards for high card bye. It will take some work to have the fun we all came after.

Combo cars I think you are on your own.

If after two rounds of class, that is assuming we get two time trials. The higher qualified remaining would be class winner. Or we could make two time trials and call it a missed opportunity. What your thoughts, Lemons or Lemonade?

Everything will be unofficial, except the smile you get or thoughts of what could have been from running Class at Indy. The thoughts only last a lifetime!

Just a thought

Steve Stasko · 05-15-2020, 08:04 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe they ran class in 1969 either? At least I know they did not in Super Stock.

Mike Pearson · 05-15-2020, 08:44 AM

Maybe they could run Indy class at the Bowling Green points meet the weekend before Indy. Kinda like they do here in D2 with running the Gators class runoff at the Baby Gators the weekend before. They don't have time for class at the big Gators anymore.

jmcarter · 05-15-2020, 09:01 AM

Agree Mike but I’m thinking if the Chicago National is the week before Indy I’m doubtful they’ll run BG the same weekend as Chicago...but who knows.

4543 · 05-15-2020, 09:19 AM

I understand that there is some time and scheduling crunch this season but I just don’t believe that you take some of the luster off of the crown jewel of the season. Indy is the race of the year. For many of us winning class at The US Nationals is the highlight of an entire racing career. Change the schedule if they must to one time run and start class but I sure hope NHRA rethinks this one if it is truly what they are thinking.

Mike McMahan 25 H/SA

Nick Heath · 05-15-2020, 10:18 AM

Is this confirmed or a rumor?

JeremyDuncan · 05-15-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Agree Mike but I’m thinking if the Chicago National is the week before Indy I’m doubtful they’ll run BG the same weekend as Chicago...but who knows.

Highly doubtful any racing will be done at Route 66 raceway this season

JeremyDuncan · 05-15-2020, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Heath

Is this confirmed or a rumor?

Officially.........NO. However they have contacted the All Star reps to see if they were good to race All Stars at U.S. Nationals and No Class Eliminations was what they were told.

Larry Hill · 05-15-2020, 11:25 AM

Why wouldn't they choose to run the Jegs All-Stars at the Jegs Sportsnationals in Columbus In July? Then there would still be time for class at Indy? Too logical???

Patsy

brett3533 · 05-15-2020, 11:50 AM

For stock this year at Indy if they take 160 entries and with 128 qualified cars as in the past any prediction on the bump spot for the 128th qualifying spot and how much under will be #1

05-15-2020, 08:03 AM	#11
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Indy Question We could have are own class eliminations. I know this sounds like a crazy concept, but when stock is called to the lanes have all of the same class arrive together. It will take a little work and a lot of cooperation, some will choose not to play and it will be their loss. For me its going down the track with the same class car in the other lane. I want to go down with; Scott, Steve, Jim, Gary, Parker, John, Dave, and the rest that look in the mirror and say "I Got This". 128 field 160 entries you better have the wick turned up. Class pairing by cards, four cars use two sets of cards. Each set would have matching numbers one red and one black.Like numbered race each other Red card gets lane choice. Odd number of cars High card gets by, if a tie on high card a redraw from remaining cards for high card bye. It will take some work to have the fun we all came after. Combo cars I think you are on your own. If after two rounds of class, that is assuming we get two time trials. The higher qualified remaining would be class winner. Or we could make two time trials and call it a missed opportunity. What your thoughts, Lemons or Lemonade? Everything will be unofficial, except the smile you get or thoughts of what could have been from running Class at Indy. The thoughts only last a lifetime! Just a thought __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 05-15-2020 at 11:21 AM.

05-15-2020, 08:04 AM	#12
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Indy Question Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe they ran class in 1969 either? At least I know they did not in Super Stock.

05-15-2020, 08:44 AM	#13
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,445 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Indy Question Maybe they could run Indy class at the Bowling Green points meet the weekend before Indy. Kinda like they do here in D2 with running the Gators class runoff at the Baby Gators the weekend before. They don't have time for class at the big Gators anymore. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

05-15-2020, 09:01 AM	#14
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,378 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Indy Question Agree Mike but I’m thinking if the Chicago National is the week before Indy I’m doubtful they’ll run BG the same weekend as Chicago...but who knows. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

05-15-2020, 09:19 AM	#15
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 638 Likes: 58 Liked 634 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Indy Question I understand that there is some time and scheduling crunch this season but I just don’t believe that you take some of the luster off of the crown jewel of the season. Indy is the race of the year. For many of us winning class at The US Nationals is the highlight of an entire racing career. Change the schedule if they must to one time run and start class but I sure hope NHRA rethinks this one if it is truly what they are thinking. Mike McMahan 25 H/SA

05-15-2020, 10:18 AM	#16
Nick Heath Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 359 Likes: 1,443 Liked 565 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Indy Question Is this confirmed or a rumor?

05-15-2020, 11:25 AM	#19
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Indy Question Why wouldn't they choose to run the Jegs All-Stars at the Jegs Sportsnationals in Columbus In July? Then there would still be time for class at Indy? Too logical??? Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

05-15-2020, 11:50 AM	#20
brett3533 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maysville Posts: 118 Likes: 15 Liked 41 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Indy Question For stock this year at Indy if they take 160 entries and with 128 qualified cars as in the past any prediction on the bump spot for the 128th qualifying spot and how much under will be #1 __________________ Brett McFarland A/S