heads- up runs - Page 3

MikeFicacci · 12-12-2011, 09:41 PM

I had two this year but the possibility of many more. I think the idea of knowing that a heads-up run is possible in the future is as important to class racers as actually running one (especially in Stock). When I get a ladder I look at who I have to race first round and if/when the possibility of a heads-up run will be coming down the line. You have to prepare for it if you are going to run Division 1 because sooner or later its going to happen unless you run from people who are faster. You can only hide for so long up here and as Todd mentioned, title contenders have had their year ruined by one or two heads-ups.

Jim Storms · 12-12-2011, 09:46 PM

2 in stock 1-1
2 in superstock 2-0
not many for how many F & G cars in our Div.

novassdude · 12-12-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

I feel like the heads up runs don't mean much unless they are in a later round.
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You will have to explain that one to me. If you lose a heads up in a early round you don't see the later rounds.

Matt Welker · 12-12-2011, 10:42 PM

I've had a heads up at every national event in the last four or more years. Why? I only go to national events that run CLASS, because S/SS is NOT bracket racing (and it takes two races to make $310 and five days worth it to me).

If you aren't hitting heads up runs in the eliminator in D1 or D3, it's because you aren't winning any rounds! If you don't count class, that's because you aren't a real S/SS racer. Flame on............

Dave Turner · 12-12-2011, 10:56 PM

One for one......payed-off not to be early!

Greg Hill · 12-13-2011, 10:47 AM

In division 3 if you have an A through G stock automatic car you are going to have heads up runs occasionally. In 2007 the year I was fortunate enough to win the division I had 6 or 7 during the year. Without those heads up runs no way I would have won.

goinbroke2 · 12-13-2011, 12:49 PM

Haven't had any heads up runs, can't get two cars in my garage side by side....someday...

Jeff Lee · 12-13-2011, 01:05 PM

I think the point of this questionaire is "look NHRA, there are hardly ever any heads-up runs so let's just drop heads-up runs from the program. Then I can be successful at Class Racing with my brackets racing prowess and not ever have to worry about loosing a round because I don't have the talent, money or time to building a successful class car."

Tony Janes · 12-13-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Welker

I've had a heads up at every national event in the last four or more years. Why? I only go to national events that run CLASS, because S/SS is NOT bracket racing (and it takes two races to make $310 and five days worth it to me).

If you aren't hitting heads up runs in the eliminator in D1 or D3, it's because you aren't winning any rounds! If you don't count class, that's because you aren't a real S/SS racer. Flame on............

That is simply a state of mind. My state of mind is class is not important, there are other that suffer from the same state of mind.

NewHemi · 12-13-2011, 02:17 PM

We have had a few heads up races over the past couple of years, (7 or 8 ) and the only one we lost was to a car that was later found to be illegal.

So I would generally say that we like heads up runs.

And our engine was sealed when we got the A/SA record, so it will stay sealed into the next season

David
The New Hemi Guy

12-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#21
MikeFicacci Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 242 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 2 Posts	Re: heads- up runs I had two this year but the possibility of many more. I think the idea of knowing that a heads-up run is possible in the future is as important to class racers as actually running one (especially in Stock). When I get a ladder I look at who I have to race first round and if/when the possibility of a heads-up run will be coming down the line. You have to prepare for it if you are going to run Division 1 because sooner or later its going to happen unless you run from people who are faster. You can only hide for so long up here and as Todd mentioned, title contenders have had their year ruined by one or two heads-ups. __________________ Mike Ficacci Stk 1010

12-12-2011, 09:46 PM	#22
Jim Storms Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 320 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: heads- up runs 2 in stock 1-1 2 in superstock 2-0 not many for how many F & G cars in our Div.

12-12-2011, 10:42 PM	#24
Matt Welker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 193 Likes: 1,465 Liked 77 Times in 15 Posts	Re: heads- up runs I've had a heads up at every national event in the last four or more years. Why? I only go to national events that run CLASS, because S/SS is NOT bracket racing (and it takes two races to make $310 and five days worth it to me). If you aren't hitting heads up runs in the eliminator in D1 or D3, it's because you aren't winning any rounds! If you don't count class, that's because you aren't a real S/SS racer. Flame on............ __________________ Matt Welker Stock 1741, SS/AH 114 www.facebook.com/welkerracing

12-12-2011, 10:56 PM	#25
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: heads- up runs One for one......payed-off not to be early! __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

12-13-2011, 10:47 AM	#26
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: heads- up runs In division 3 if you have an A through G stock automatic car you are going to have heads up runs occasionally. In 2007 the year I was fortunate enough to win the division I had 6 or 7 during the year. Without those heads up runs no way I would have won. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

12-13-2011, 12:49 PM	#27
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 892 Likes: 1,624 Liked 393 Times in 153 Posts	Re: heads- up runs Haven't had any heads up runs, can't get two cars in my garage side by side....someday...

12-13-2011, 01:05 PM	#28
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: heads- up runs I think the point of this questionaire is "look NHRA, there are hardly ever any heads-up runs so let's just drop heads-up runs from the program. Then I can be successful at Class Racing with my brackets racing prowess and not ever have to worry about loosing a round because I don't have the talent, money or time to building a successful class car." __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

12-13-2011, 02:17 PM	#30
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: heads- up runs We have had a few heads up races over the past couple of years, (7 or 8 ) and the only one we lost was to a car that was later found to be illegal. So I would generally say that we like heads up runs. And our engine was sealed when we got the A/SA record, so it will stay sealed into the next season David The New Hemi Guy Last edited by NewHemi; 12-13-2011 at 11:50 PM.