GT/AA Class War At Indy

cutta · 08-13-2008, 10:04 AM

Lynn, I was guessing what they would run say in conditions at a track say 500ft. above sea level with 69 degree, 70% Humidity, 30.1 or higher barometer. But at indy, they would probably squeeze 8.90's. I guess the best person to ask would be Mr. Wescott since he outrunning everything.

But Lynn, the only reason things have gotten so out of hand is do to the fact that all of the Hemi's are racing each other, so if everybody has the same stuff, there is no room to complain. Like I said, NHRA has let them have the most leeway since they no longer have to police them to provide parity with the Chevy's. So I guess, what all the Chevy guys will have to do is submit a proposall to NHRA to allow them some leeway so that they can participate in the SS/AH shootout in the future. I don't mind putting the cars back together in the same class, but I don't want to see a whole bunch whining on either end. Thats what creates the hassle NHRA Tech Dept. goes through to keep parity.

And they do need provide those lower weight breaks for GT. Keep trying, as a fan I would love to see it.
I'll be there with you guys one day, but college is the main focus right now.

Lynn A McCarty · 08-13-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cutta

Lynn, I was guessing what they would run say in conditions at a track say 500ft. above sea level with 69 degree, 70% Humidity, 30.1 or higher barometer. But at indy, they would probably squeeze 8.90's. I guess the best person to ask would be Mr. Wescott since he outrunning everything.

But Lynn, the only reason things have gotten so out of hand is do to the fact that all of the Hemi's are racing each other, so if everybody has the same stuff, there is no room to complain. Like I said, NHRA has let them have the most leeway since they no longer have to police them to provide parity with the Chevy's. So I guess, what all the Chevy guys will have to do is submit a proposall to NHRA to allow them some leeway so that they can participate in the SS/AH shootout in the future. I don't mind putting the cars back together in the same class, but I don't want to see a whole bunch whining on either end. Thats what creates the hassle NHRA Tech Dept. goes through to keep parity.

And they do need provide those lower weight breaks for GT. Keep trying, as a fan I would love to see it.
I'll be there with you guys one day, but college is the main focus right now.

8.90's with the 10.750 deck an the old castings? No way!

Cutta, if you remember, you started out talking about how the Hemi's were kicking butt in SS/AA. Now you are saying it doesnt matter because they all run together? Ha Ha, nice try, that is some really good spin.

cutta · 08-13-2008, 04:10 PM

It doesn't, because there is no class war.

Don't forget that none of these Chevy's were running SS/AA when the Hemi's were there. I've only heard a few stories of a Chevy winning the SS/AA class. But Lynn, you've got to remember, I'm a mopar fan and as such, I will always say that a mopar will win. I root for Allen Johnson in Pro Stock at every National event I watch on TV. Do you really think my opinion will change? Believe me, I'm not trying to run around the issue at all. It's just that since every guy in the SS/AH class has the same equipment and parts, no one complains about performance inequality so NHRA lets them have alot of leeway.

Alan Roehrich · 08-13-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cutta

It doesn't, because there is no class war.

Don't forget that none of these Chevy's were running SS/AA when the Hemi's were there. I've only heard a few stories of a Chevy winning the SS/AA class. But Lynn, you've got to remember, I'm a mopar fan and as such, I will always say that a mopar will win. I root for Allen Johnson in Pro Stock at every National event I watch on TV. Do you really think my opinion will change? Believe me, I'm not trying to run around the issue at all. It's just that since every guy in the SS/AH class has the same equipment and parts, no one complains about performance inequality so NHRA lets them have alot of leeway.

What's REALLY funny about that is the group of Mopar guys that were evidently so scared of Scott Wilcox and Tony Rhodes that they campaigned successfully to get the 67 L-88 Corvette that had been run for years removed from the class guide.

cutta · 08-13-2008, 08:30 PM

Mr. Alan, that was probably before my time. I'm only 21! I would really like to see the class wars come back, but whiners from both sides will probably kill it before it happens. Would be interesting though!

Alan Roehrich · 08-13-2008, 08:47 PM

I'm just Alan, nobody special, and no need for "Mr." Actually it didn't happen all that long ago. I think Travis Miller (NHRA Tech man) posted on this not too long ago. It happened about the time SS/AH was created. Or not long before. It might not have been Travis, I couldn't find the post in a quick search. By the way, it was GM that eventually said there were only 36 of the 67 L-88 cars produced. That seems odd, and a very low number, since I know of 2 of the original cars within 50-60 miles of me, but it is documentation GM provided. I know both Tony and Scott, they both raced local here.

scubasteve · 08-13-2008, 09:03 PM

alan was hoping to see u at indy , looks like it will be the NC race. i wont call u mr. but i'll call u cowboy. stay safe . i never did see that video from the bristol interview did u??

Don Whitmore · 08-18-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I'm just Alan, nobody special, and no need for "Mr." Actually it didn't happen all that long ago. I think Travis Miller (NHRA Tech man) posted on this not too long ago. It happened about the time SS/AH was created. Or not long before. It might not have been Travis, I couldn't find the post in a quick search. By the way, it was GM that eventually said there were only 36 of the 67 L-88 cars produced. That seems odd, and a very low number, since I know of 2 of the original cars within 50-60 miles of me, but it is documentation GM provided. I know both Tony and Scott, they both raced local here.

It was Travis who made the post, been awhile ago but he explained in detail what happened to the '67 L-88 cars. The number produced was what caused the problem.

Noticed Ed Alessi posted some impressive GT/AA numbers at Maple Grove this past weekend; anybody know what combo he's running?

08-13-2008, 10:04 AM	#1
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: GT/AA Class War At Indy Lynn, I was guessing what they would run say in conditions at a track say 500ft. above sea level with 69 degree, 70% Humidity, 30.1 or higher barometer. But at indy, they would probably squeeze 8.90's. I guess the best person to ask would be Mr. Wescott since he outrunning everything. But Lynn, the only reason things have gotten so out of hand is do to the fact that all of the Hemi's are racing each other, so if everybody has the same stuff, there is no room to complain. Like I said, NHRA has let them have the most leeway since they no longer have to police them to provide parity with the Chevy's. So I guess, what all the Chevy guys will have to do is submit a proposall to NHRA to allow them some leeway so that they can participate in the SS/AH shootout in the future. I don't mind putting the cars back together in the same class, but I don't want to see a whole bunch whining on either end. Thats what creates the hassle NHRA Tech Dept. goes through to keep parity. And they do need provide those lower weight breaks for GT. Keep trying, as a fan I would love to see it. I'll be there with you guys one day, but college is the main focus right now.

08-13-2008, 04:10 PM	#3
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: GT/AA Class War At Indy It doesn't, because there is no class war. Don't forget that none of these Chevy's were running SS/AA when the Hemi's were there. I've only heard a few stories of a Chevy winning the SS/AA class. But Lynn, you've got to remember, I'm a mopar fan and as such, I will always say that a mopar will win. I root for Allen Johnson in Pro Stock at every National event I watch on TV. Do you really think my opinion will change? Believe me, I'm not trying to run around the issue at all. It's just that since every guy in the SS/AH class has the same equipment and parts, no one complains about performance inequality so NHRA lets them have alot of leeway.

08-13-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: GT/AA Class War At Indy Mr. Alan, that was probably before my time. I'm only 21! I would really like to see the class wars come back, but whiners from both sides will probably kill it before it happens. Would be interesting though!

08-13-2008, 08:47 PM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: GT/AA Class War At Indy I'm just Alan, nobody special, and no need for "Mr." Actually it didn't happen all that long ago. I think Travis Miller (NHRA Tech man) posted on this not too long ago. It happened about the time SS/AH was created. Or not long before. It might not have been Travis, I couldn't find the post in a quick search. By the way, it was GM that eventually said there were only 36 of the 67 L-88 cars produced. That seems odd, and a very low number, since I know of 2 of the original cars within 50-60 miles of me, but it is documentation GM provided. I know both Tony and Scott, they both raced local here. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-13-2008, 09:03 PM	#7
scubasteve Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 189 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GT/AA Class War At Indy alan was hoping to see u at indy , looks like it will be the NC race. i wont call u mr. but i'll call u cowboy. stay safe . i never did see that video from the bristol interview did u??