Will US National entries fill up?

1347 · 08-12-2021, 09:54 AM

There was some talk that this may be the year that you wouldn't have to qualify at Indy this year. People were talking about not going this year, and even a couple on here posted they were done after the recent schedule change.

Do you think they will get more than 128 cars in both categories, and if so, do you think they will fill the quota of a 150, or even more with those who the quota doesn't count for?

I've been watching for the last 2 weeks, and in the last 3 or 4 days its gone from in the 60s and 70s to 104 in stock and 110 in Super stock at the time of this post.

I believe we will get to 150 in each, but may dip below as some people cancel like every event.

Glenn Briglio · 08-12-2021, 12:08 PM

Duane you entered?

MR DERBY CITY · 08-12-2021, 12:08 PM

History tells us that in stock you need to run around 9 tenths under to qualify at INDY. I believe this is the year that those cars that can’t run that far under will enter. …..

GTS340 · 08-12-2021, 12:16 PM

I did say earlier that I would be surprised if quotas were met. Then again it isn't normal 1, 2 and 3 grade points is good enough to get in. Plus there is a good chance at this point .60-.70 under will qualify if over 128 cars does happen. Looks like there will be a savings on tear down gaskets.
Seeing 116 stockers were at the Indy divisional. Fair guess 100 of those were from Division 3. You would think the quota would easily fill.
I'm pretty sure there will be a few more Division 7 cars enter the show as well.

Paul Haszlauer

jmcarter · 08-12-2021, 12:49 PM

Looks like Canadians will continue to be locked out unfortunately but think Paul is pretty close with his assessment. They’ll be few that don’t qualify but they can always go to the back of staging and hope for the best. The recent trend of all the Super Stockers getting in will likely continue with some of the Hemi Challenge folks skipping the eliminator. Love the Hemi Challenge, glad they’re including it again. I’m out again due to an engine issue, drats.

rboyle · 08-12-2021, 01:02 PM

Yes! It will fill up.

James Perrone · 08-12-2021, 01:10 PM

Yes. Sheep don’t know any better

1347 · 08-12-2021, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

Duane you entered?

No, gotta find more hp and or ET this winter. Hoping for next year.

doglover44 · 08-12-2021, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1347

No, gotta find more hp and or ET this winter. Hoping for next year.

Hope you find it !

James Perrone · 08-13-2021, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1347

No, gotta find more hp and or ET this winter. Hoping for next year.

I believe super stock will take 60 under.
After breakage. Hemi cars not racing elimination
Go for it

08-12-2021, 09:54 AM	#1
1347 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monroe Twp NJ Posts: 502 Likes: 1,030 Liked 989 Times in 273 Posts	Will US National entries fill up? There was some talk that this may be the year that you wouldn't have to qualify at Indy this year. People were talking about not going this year, and even a couple on here posted they were done after the recent schedule change. Do you think they will get more than 128 cars in both categories, and if so, do you think they will fill the quota of a 150, or even more with those who the quota doesn't count for? I've been watching for the last 2 weeks, and in the last 3 or 4 days its gone from in the 60s and 70s to 104 in stock and 110 in Super stock at the time of this post. I believe we will get to 150 in each, but may dip below as some people cancel like every event. __________________ Duane Hoven 1342 SS/GT

08-12-2021, 12:08 PM	#2
Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,281 Likes: 1,892 Liked 969 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Will US National entries fill up? Duane you entered? __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

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MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,636 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,926 Times in 1,516 Posts	Re: Will US National entries fill up? History tells us that in stock you need to run around 9 tenths under to qualify at INDY. I believe this is the year that those cars that can’t run that far under will enter. …..

08-12-2021, 12:16 PM	#4
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 866 Likes: 269 Liked 1,340 Times in 407 Posts	Re: Will US National entries fill up? I did say earlier that I would be surprised if quotas were met. Then again it isn't normal 1, 2 and 3 grade points is good enough to get in. Plus there is a good chance at this point .60-.70 under will qualify if over 128 cars does happen. Looks like there will be a savings on tear down gaskets. Seeing 116 stockers were at the Indy divisional. Fair guess 100 of those were from Division 3. You would think the quota would easily fill. I'm pretty sure there will be a few more Division 7 cars enter the show as well. Paul Haszlauer

08-12-2021, 12:49 PM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,375 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Will US National entries fill up? Looks like Canadians will continue to be locked out unfortunately but think Paul is pretty close with his assessment. They’ll be few that don’t qualify but they can always go to the back of staging and hope for the best. The recent trend of all the Super Stockers getting in will likely continue with some of the Hemi Challenge folks skipping the eliminator. Love the Hemi Challenge, glad they’re including it again. I’m out again due to an engine issue, drats. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 604 Likes: 1,454 Liked 586 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Will US National entries fill up? Yes! It will fill up.

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James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,673 Likes: 3,361 Liked 1,804 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Will US National entries fill up? Yes. Sheep don’t know any better __________________ james perrone 1290 STK