New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class

Carguy49 · 11-07-2021, 09:00 PM

In reading through the class rules, it sounds like NHRA has plans to mess it up already. If I am wrong, please let me know, but this is how I read it.

From the top of page 49 - - -Note: NHRA may adjust (minimum weights, supercharger pulley ratios, etc) at any time to control performance and maintain parity of the category.

I understand that it is their show, but what a way to bring in a new category that could be the best thing in a few years. My rant is over, sorry.

SwillRacer · 11-08-2021, 12:55 PM

I feel like they have to put that in there in the case that a particular combo runs away with the class. But let's hope the NHRA takes a hands-off approach and encourages the OEM's to work with their racers to improve their products if they fall behind. Let the factory wars re-commence!! If managed correctly, this class could be epic.

This class would deserve it's own Discovery Channel show!!! Or at least a web series. And I'm not even joking. What do race fans, well, REAL race fans argue about more than which brand is better???? It's the age-old motorsports arguement. Chevy vs Ford vs Dodge. Does anyone have the phone number for Hollywood? I think I'm going to give them a call.....

Carguy49 · 11-08-2021, 06:41 PM

Very good interview with Brian Lohnes and Lonnie Grim on www.nhra.com about the new A/FX class.

pbcbob · 11-09-2021, 08:11 AM

now that all 3 mfg have pushrod engines, why not use them? lose the blowers which the mfg keep changing to screw up the "parity", I assume faithful copies of stock bodies have a lot of drag compared to current pro stock cars, which body has the front overhang advantage?

Mike Pearson · 11-09-2021, 03:08 PM

We really dont need another category of race cars. Adding another category of cars that take a lot of time from the program and eat up the pit space so this is just going to drop the quota numbers for the sportsman racers. Next they will be racing electric cars too. There is not enough time to run what they have now much less adding a class like this that will be the same **** fanning the doors and adjusting the wheelie bars at the pre stage line. All of this crap takes time. They will once again have to look at dropping some classes from the national events.
Actually it might be a cool class with the manual gear boxes and clutches if done right. Most fans dont like pro stock so I dont think they will flock to the track to see these cars run. Maybe they will run these at selected events where they dont have pro stock and get rid of the mountain motor cars. I assume this will be a national event only class like Factory stock.

Mark Yacavone · 11-10-2021, 12:58 PM

Keep an eye on the magician's other hand here for the misdirection.
He's got something up his sleeve, and it won't turn out well for some other class.

BTW, we've already had F-actory X-perimental for about 12 years now, haven't we?

Andy Friar · 11-26-2021, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

Very good interview with Brian Lohnes and Lonnie Grim on www.nhra.com about the new A/FX class.

https://www.nhra.com/news/2021/nhra-...ing-class-2022

Frank Castros · 11-26-2021, 09:37 PM

Holbrook, most probably Barton, Welch and who else? Hopefully Kevin Helms is involved somewhere, a Mr. Jeff car?

Superfan1 · 11-27-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Holbrook, most probably Barton, Welch and who else? Hopefully Kevin Helms is involved somewhere, a Mr. Jeff car?

Maybe Bill Skillman, Kevin Skinner, and Carl Tasca. Hopefully Frank, there will be many more; this class has the potential to be great. Let's hope the NHRA doesn't screw it up as they have done with the Factory Stock Showdown and, to a lesser degree, Pro Mod.

11-07-2021, 09:00 PM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,985 Likes: 2,487 Liked 2,967 Times in 713 Posts	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class In reading through the class rules, it sounds like NHRA has plans to mess it up already. If I am wrong, please let me know, but this is how I read it. From the top of page 49 - - -Note: NHRA may adjust (minimum weights, supercharger pulley ratios, etc) at any time to control performance and maintain parity of the category. I understand that it is their show, but what a way to bring in a new category that could be the best thing in a few years. My rant is over, sorry. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-08-2021, 12:55 PM	#2
SwillRacer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 42 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class I feel like they have to put that in there in the case that a particular combo runs away with the class. But let's hope the NHRA takes a hands-off approach and encourages the OEM's to work with their racers to improve their products if they fall behind. Let the factory wars re-commence!! If managed correctly, this class could be epic. This class would deserve it's own Discovery Channel show!!! Or at least a web series. And I'm not even joking. What do race fans, well, REAL race fans argue about more than which brand is better???? It's the age-old motorsports arguement. Chevy vs Ford vs Dodge. Does anyone have the phone number for Hollywood? I think I'm going to give them a call..... Last edited by SwillRacer; 11-08-2021 at 01:06 PM.

11-08-2021, 06:41 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,985 Likes: 2,487 Liked 2,967 Times in 713 Posts	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class Very good interview with Brian Lohnes and Lonnie Grim on www.nhra.com about the new A/FX class. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-09-2021, 08:11 AM	#4
pbcbob Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class now that all 3 mfg have pushrod engines, why not use them? lose the blowers which the mfg keep changing to screw up the "parity", I assume faithful copies of stock bodies have a lot of drag compared to current pro stock cars, which body has the front overhang advantage?

11-09-2021, 03:08 PM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,456 Likes: 618 Liked 1,945 Times in 586 Posts	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class We really dont need another category of race cars. Adding another category of cars that take a lot of time from the program and eat up the pit space so this is just going to drop the quota numbers for the sportsman racers. Next they will be racing electric cars too. There is not enough time to run what they have now much less adding a class like this that will be the same **** fanning the doors and adjusting the wheelie bars at the pre stage line. All of this crap takes time. They will once again have to look at dropping some classes from the national events. Actually it might be a cool class with the manual gear boxes and clutches if done right. Most fans dont like pro stock so I dont think they will flock to the track to see these cars run. Maybe they will run these at selected events where they dont have pro stock and get rid of the mountain motor cars. I assume this will be a national event only class like Factory stock. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

11-10-2021, 12:58 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,821 Likes: 2,912 Liked 5,133 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class Keep an eye on the magician's other hand here for the misdirection. He's got something up his sleeve, and it won't turn out well for some other class. BTW, we've already had F-actory X-perimental for about 12 years now, haven't we? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

11-26-2021, 09:37 PM	#8
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,987 Likes: 2,621 Liked 2,741 Times in 967 Posts	Re: New Comp Eliminator A/FX Class Holbrook, most probably Barton, Welch and who else? Hopefully Kevin Helms is involved somewhere, a Mr. Jeff car?