Let's have a discussion about setting records

[jimi]

Originally Posted by george peterson

records are made to be broken, not to expire.

winner!!!!!!!

[Ed Carpenter]

Power in numbers people. Send me a.quick me to trooper10538@netzero.com and ill explain what I'm trying to do. If you do nothing you get nothing!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Ed Carpenter

The records page is full of minimums. To me that's a sad deal. I think incentives needs to be put out there to encourage more record settings.



Automatic hits needs to be moved to 1.10 under from 1.20.



Ed Carpenter

Ed, I applaud your efforts.Not trying to be negative, but how would this encourage record setting? Most folks wait for Nat'l Opens now, with no hp penalty.

[Ed Carpenter]

Mark in my proposal to Nhra that as well as class at divisional was dropped. Not enough racers onboard. Stay positive people. I've been told that will.never work before. Ask Stephen Belanger and Gene Bichlmeier how they made out with my K deal. A lot of people said that would never happen......

[Ed Carpenter]

Well, I'm glad I said I have thick skin in my emails to fellow racers about my proposal to NHRA. Fellow racers certainly can be haters......oh well...luckily it as just a.few most have been real positive and appreciative of my efforts.

[Don Anderson]

Thanks Ed !!
I like what you have on the table for Record setters !!

[killintime6968]

I think this a great idea. Maybe we will start to see more record runs like in the old days. Getting a grade point and or bonus points would be a good incentive. If I could get my own s--t together I would try regardless.

Bruce Cameron
1968 Nova 396 E/S
1968 Camaro SS/I

[randy wilson]

Originally Posted by Ed Carpenter

The records page is full of minimums. To me that's a sad deal. I think incentives needs to be put out there to encourage more record settings.

1. Gain points for setting records 25 for et/10 for speed (only two a year) must pass teardown.

2. Points for qualifying in top 10. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 you get the idea. This will encourage people to run hard and maybe the ahfs will actually come into play.

3. Bonus points at thr end of the year for top 10 drivers who average under the index (farthest under) throughout the season. Minimum 50 qualifed runs.

4. More notoriety in ND. Car owner,driver,engine builder,sponsors etc. Lets get some publicity.

Another Idea:

How about implementing class at divisionals. This is suppose to be performance based. Well lets get back to performance!

Automatic hits needs to be moved to 1.10 under from 1.20.

Just my thoughts. Maybe some sponsorship for records. Don't roll you damn eyes saying it can't. Be done. I found 23 sponsors to sponsor one class (SS/K) totaling 7000k in cash,products, and services for one race. I'm a.nobody in racing. Hell 75% of you on here have no idea who I am. But with my determination I made.it happen. Get some big wigs involved and I bet some nice sponsorship could be put together for records etc.

What's everyone's opinion? I'm a state trooper so I'm thick skinned I can take it.

Ed Carpenter

All great ideas.