What would you do if the NHRA banned timers in .90 (Super) class racing?

Henry S · 10-17-2008, 10:45 AM

Banning timers would do nothing for the sport or for the spectators. The smart racers would still figure out ways to run the number with big speed. i believe the biggest problem with watching any of the sportsman or professional classes is the stands are at the wrong end of the track. put them at the finish line as well as the pro pits. faster turn-around time, less distance to travel through spectators etc.

wsmracing · 10-17-2008, 11:45 AM

a nut & bolt deadman stop worked years ago.......no timer, no delay box....

GaryGoFast · 10-17-2008, 11:52 AM

Its the cost of racing thats gonna kill the sportsman, purses never change, we have to fight to get our contingency, entry fees go up, fuel, bigger trailer , r/v etc.
Its very hard to go backwards or downsize once you have a rv and "required" perks etc.
Gotta give Michael Beard a lot of credit, keeps a heavy race schedule, uses pickup & trailer, keeps costs down. I miss the days when I had my van and open trailer, going to a race was just getting in the van and go. Tougher today.

View Poll Results: What would you do if the NHRA banned timers in .90 (Super) class racing?
I'd like it and keep racing the current .90 classes. My car isn't high mph anyway.	34	47.89%
I'd like it and keep racing the current .90 classes. I'd sell my 632" and pay off my mortgage.	1	1.41%
I'd grudgingly accept it and race my 160 mph S/ST car in S/C.	0	0%
Do you know how much I spent on this dry sump 632? I'm going Top Sportsman racing!	4	5.63%
I'd hunt down the bastard who proposed it and beat him with the dry sump off of my spare 632.	32	45.07%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

10-17-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
Henry S Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 83 Likes: 11 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What would you do if the NHRA banned timers in .90 (Super) class racing? Banning timers would do nothing for the sport or for the spectators. The smart racers would still figure out ways to run the number with big speed. i believe the biggest problem with watching any of the sportsman or professional classes is the stands are at the wrong end of the track. put them at the finish line as well as the pro pits. faster turn-around time, less distance to travel through spectators etc.

10-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#2
wsmracing Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would you do if the NHRA banned timers in .90 (Super) class racing? a nut & bolt deadman stop worked years ago.......no timer, no delay box....

10-17-2008, 11:52 AM	#3
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What would you do if the NHRA banned timers in .90 (Super) class racing? Its the cost of racing thats gonna kill the sportsman, purses never change, we have to fight to get our contingency, entry fees go up, fuel, bigger trailer , r/v etc. Its very hard to go backwards or downsize once you have a rv and "required" perks etc. Gotta give Michael Beard a lot of credit, keeps a heavy race schedule, uses pickup & trailer, keeps costs down. I miss the days when I had my van and open trailer, going to a race was just getting in the van and go. Tougher today. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814