Gainesville - Page 4

Charley Downing · 02-18-2016, 05:26 PM

So I guess past world champ owners like
Buddy martin PS, Alan Johnson TF ,Roy Johnson PS
Richard Freeman PS and Vic Cagnazzi PS,

Those guys can enter for Gainesville any time they want but the rest of you that play by the rules and collect those valuable NHRA grading points your on the outside looking in.

That's a good system. Iam glad our new leader at NHRA first job was cutting entries for national events(only for the sportsman classes). Nothing like helping the sportsman racer. Can't wait for that big meeting at the gators he's going to have with all the racers.

I forgot his second job was adding oil down fines for all the sportsman class.

Mike Gray · 02-18-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 4406mopar

True that they like our money. If they did that the races wouldn't end till Monday.

With TF & FC barely able to fill a 16 car field there should be plenty of time to finish a race. The extra S/SS cars would only be about as much run time as 2 more pairs of
fuel cars. I think they should allow in the extra sportsman cars for their entry money and limit the fuel cars because the 17+ qualifiers are the leakers that slow down the show.

HR9121 · 02-18-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Just one more quick question Ken
So does that mean that Rodger Cook which owns the stocker that former world camp Sal Biondo has driven over the past three season can enter when ever Sal does not race?

He could enter using Sal's grade points if Sal was not entered in the same class. Let's say Sal has 4 grade points, Mr Cook could enter when it opened at 4.

4543 · 02-18-2016, 07:27 PM

Damn guys. Didn't mean to start all of this. Just thought it was a little sad that only 4 cars from Florida could get into the Gators.

Jeff Teuton · 02-18-2016, 07:45 PM

So if owners points count, I can use my 8 and Kevins 92 1/2 points and get in another car in my sons name. He only got 4 points. Let's see; 8 + 4+ 92 1//2 is a lot. You know if Pro Stock had this much controversy it would be more popular and they could have the scoop back.

Ron Ortiz · 02-19-2016, 02:41 PM

Mike, you are correct about the low car count for FL cars. They used to comprise about 35-40% of the field, not now though. Along with the departure of NHRA tracks in FL and South Georgia the count will really be low to get those precious grade points. Never understood the lowering of quotas for races like the Gators. Kind of like eliminating the desire for someone wanting to build a stocker.

How about this. Leave the quotas alone and only allow racers who cannot enter as a past champion/owner to reach the quota. All previous champs/owners enter anytime without effecting the quota.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA not entered.

Ed Wright · 02-19-2016, 04:05 PM

Jeff has skills. He can get stuff done.

4543 · 02-19-2016, 04:34 PM

I don't know what the answer is but the amount of controversy this subject generates indicates that a lot of people would like to see the procedure modified or at least discussed.

Jeff Teuton · 02-19-2016, 08:47 PM

If we could get NHRA to test the aforementioned 3 30 packs, we could go back to 128 in each class like it used to be, and they had PS Truck in addition to the other stuff plus 30 Pro Stocks (with scoops) and on and on. We could park by the kart track in the back (I have parked there). How come we can figure this out and nobody listens. Good point Mike.

Jeff Teuton · 02-20-2016, 10:14 AM

You are a wise man. You going to the points race the week before? Might need 6 30 packs. Might be some other wise folks to join us.

02-18-2016, 05:26 PM	#31
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Gainesville So I guess past world champ owners like Buddy martin PS, Alan Johnson TF ,Roy Johnson PS Richard Freeman PS and Vic Cagnazzi PS, Those guys can enter for Gainesville any time they want but the rest of you that play by the rules and collect those valuable NHRA grading points your on the outside looking in. That's a good system. Iam glad our new leader at NHRA first job was cutting entries for national events(only for the sportsman classes). Nothing like helping the sportsman racer. Can't wait for that big meeting at the gators he's going to have with all the racers. I forgot his second job was adding oil down fines for all the sportsman class. __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 02-18-2016 at 05:36 PM.

02-18-2016, 07:27 PM	#34
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 641 Likes: 63 Liked 634 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Gainesville Damn guys. Didn't mean to start all of this. Just thought it was a little sad that only 4 cars from Florida could get into the Gators.

02-18-2016, 07:45 PM	#35
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Gainesville So if owners points count, I can use my 8 and Kevins 92 1/2 points and get in another car in my sons name. He only got 4 points. Let's see; 8 + 4+ 92 1//2 is a lot. You know if Pro Stock had this much controversy it would be more popular and they could have the scoop back. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

02-19-2016, 02:41 PM	#36
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Gainesville Mike, you are correct about the low car count for FL cars. They used to comprise about 35-40% of the field, not now though. Along with the departure of NHRA tracks in FL and South Georgia the count will really be low to get those precious grade points. Never understood the lowering of quotas for races like the Gators. Kind of like eliminating the desire for someone wanting to build a stocker. How about this. Leave the quotas alone and only allow racers who cannot enter as a past champion/owner to reach the quota. All previous champs/owners enter anytime without effecting the quota. Ron Ortiz U/SA not entered. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

02-19-2016, 04:05 PM	#37
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Gainesville Jeff has skills. He can get stuff done. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

02-19-2016, 04:34 PM	#38
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 641 Likes: 63 Liked 634 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Gainesville I don't know what the answer is but the amount of controversy this subject generates indicates that a lot of people would like to see the procedure modified or at least discussed.

02-19-2016, 08:47 PM	#39
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Gainesville If we could get NHRA to test the aforementioned 3 30 packs, we could go back to 128 in each class like it used to be, and they had PS Truck in addition to the other stuff plus 30 Pro Stocks (with scoops) and on and on. We could park by the kart track in the back (I have parked there). How come we can figure this out and nobody listens. Good point Mike. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

02-20-2016, 10:14 AM	#40
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Gainesville You are a wise man. You going to the points race the week before? Might need 6 30 packs. Might be some other wise folks to join us. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK