Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows - Page 3

LNorton · 09-01-2013, 06:20 PM

Some wanna go fast... Some wanna win...

These things never change.

wldtm · 09-01-2013, 08:22 PM

I understand the fact that people disagree with Mopar creating the AH class. However, with out a doubt it is a fan favorite, and before that watching SS/AA & SS/A was a big deal, and I can remember the stands being filled with Mopar, HEMI, and favorite team shirts to watch class run offs.

The creation of AH was created to allow SS/A and SS/AA Hemi cars to run together as popularity grew with the class. This allowed one car to be crowned the baddest hemi on the planet, if my memory serves me correctly.

For whatever reason this class has grown with cars/clones, where as some have dwindled. I would say running at the hemi challenge at Indy would be on my bucket list.

Justin

Spyphish · 09-02-2013, 07:58 AM

2013 NHRA Indy SS/AH Hemi Challenge - Round 5 - FINAL on youtube is cool. This was on my bucket list and it was a blast.

Now just need to see Northern Lights and Grandkids thru school. List complete!!

scott smith · 09-02-2013, 08:24 AM

was at indy to see the first hemi challenge race and have seen many since and if memory serves the field has increased 3to 4 times the orig number, dont care who puts up the money, would like to see this happen in every class the car count i mean, because class racing is cool weather it be hemis. 69 camaros, or whatever, just my thouhts.

gbur · 09-02-2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNorton

Some wanna go fast... Some wanna win...

These things never change.

Agree 100%

Dyno · 09-02-2013, 04:53 PM

I was qualified 142 (with a SS/AH) and got in. Lost to Mike Cotten on a double breakout. I would like to know what rules we do not have to follow that every other SS does, besides the valve cover bolt hole/intake face rule, which has been approved and allowed for over 25 years. If you want to get into huge advantages, look at what the SS/GT cars get away with. I come to support the Hemi Shootout, but really come to race the race.

Steve Williams · 09-02-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyno

I was qualified 142 (with a SS/AH) and got in. Lost to Mike Cotten on a double breakout. I would like to know what rules we do not have to follow that every other SS does, besides the valve cover bolt hole/intake face rule, which has been approved and allowed for over 25 years. If you want to get into huge advantages, look at what the SS/GT cars get away with. I come to support the Hemi Shootout, but really come to race the race.

Good for you Dan! I just wish there were more competitors like you to fill the first round. It is always this way every year and it would seem it could be corrected if the SS/AH competitors that aren't going to show for 1st round could give NHRA a notice prior to the shootout. This way it gives a guy that was 129-150 position that he may get into the show as an alternate. If somebody got into the show as an alternate and brought home money, would anybody be offended?

CycloneFE · 09-02-2013, 05:22 PM

You have the Hemi's in a special class and you don't think they are "special" but you want a "special" class for the new "stocker's".

I guess some people would be upset if you hung them with a new rope.

Sheesh.

Dyno · 09-02-2013, 05:41 PM

Redman had a list of who was not going to be in the 1st rd. and let the alternates know. I think NHRA did a good job in this respect. Everyone who entered got to race. Dyno

jt Teuton · 09-02-2013, 07:31 PM

I don't think we are special or get treated better than anyone else in class and I have raced every eliminator. For the last 19 years.but we do have a lot of egos that is good for the class of ah and super stock in general. The only thing special is that for the last 20 years we have more cars in ah than any other class. Nhra must think it's a good thing for fans because we got a little bit of tv time on espn. So kind of what dyno said nhra asked every ah racer and only 4 guys ran the big show.thats your own decision. Every ah guy paid their entry fee like everyone else.Joe Teuton ss/ah 4426

09-01-2013, 06:20 PM	#21
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows Some wanna go fast... Some wanna win... These things never change. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

09-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#22
wldtm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows I understand the fact that people disagree with Mopar creating the AH class. However, with out a doubt it is a fan favorite, and before that watching SS/AA & SS/A was a big deal, and I can remember the stands being filled with Mopar, HEMI, and favorite team shirts to watch class run offs. The creation of AH was created to allow SS/A and SS/AA Hemi cars to run together as popularity grew with the class. This allowed one car to be crowned the baddest hemi on the planet, if my memory serves me correctly. For whatever reason this class has grown with cars/clones, where as some have dwindled. I would say running at the hemi challenge at Indy would be on my bucket list. Justin

09-02-2013, 07:58 AM	#23
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows 2013 NHRA Indy SS/AH Hemi Challenge - Round 5 - FINAL on youtube is cool. This was on my bucket list and it was a blast. Now just need to see Northern Lights and Grandkids thru school. List complete!!

09-02-2013, 08:24 AM	#24
scott smith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: mars hill me. Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows was at indy to see the first hemi challenge race and have seen many since and if memory serves the field has increased 3to 4 times the orig number, dont care who puts up the money, would like to see this happen in every class the car count i mean, because class racing is cool weather it be hemis. 69 camaros, or whatever, just my thouhts.

09-02-2013, 04:53 PM	#26
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 912 Likes: 1,123 Liked 677 Times in 201 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows I was qualified 142 (with a SS/AH) and got in. Lost to Mike Cotten on a double breakout. I would like to know what rules we do not have to follow that every other SS does, besides the valve cover bolt hole/intake face rule, which has been approved and allowed for over 25 years. If you want to get into huge advantages, look at what the SS/GT cars get away with. I come to support the Hemi Shootout, but really come to race the race.

09-02-2013, 05:22 PM	#28
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows You have the Hemi's in a special class and you don't think they are "special" but you want a "special" class for the new "stocker's". I guess some people would be upset if you hung them with a new rope. Sheesh. __________________ Steve Jackson

09-02-2013, 05:41 PM	#29
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 912 Likes: 1,123 Liked 677 Times in 201 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows Redman had a list of who was not going to be in the 1st rd. and let the alternates know. I think NHRA did a good job in this respect. Everyone who entered got to race. Dyno

09-02-2013, 07:31 PM	#30
jt Teuton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy -SS first round hemi car no shows I don't think we are special or get treated better than anyone else in class and I have raced every eliminator. For the last 19 years.but we do have a lot of egos that is good for the class of ah and super stock in general. The only thing special is that for the last 20 years we have more cars in ah than any other class. Nhra must think it's a good thing for fans because we got a little bit of tv time on espn. So kind of what dyno said nhra asked every ah racer and only 4 guys ran the big show.thats your own decision. Every ah guy paid their entry fee like everyone else.Joe Teuton ss/ah 4426