IHRA records

jaf2021 · 12-23-2011, 10:14 AM

was wondering why there is not as many s/ss records as they are compared to nhra? thanks jason

Mike Pearson · 12-23-2011, 10:20 AM

I would say its because most of the IHRA points meets are double races and there is not enough time for tear down and to put the car back together for the next days race. I run both series. The time for the double events is tighter. Qualify in the begining half of the day. Eliminations in the afternoon and evening.

Jim Kaekel · 12-23-2011, 11:46 AM

You have to tear down the day before you set a record, not afterwards, which complicates things. This means showing up on Friday, tearing down, re-assembling, having IHRA "seal" the engine, and then setting the record the following day.

Michael Beard · 12-23-2011, 12:24 PM

Seems like the IHRA method makes a lot more sense than tearing down *between* qualifying and eliminations. I know one time we discovered an issue in teardown that picked the car up significantly. I think it's easier and more sensible... don't see how it complicates things at all.

I've set numerous records, so it's not for the piece of paper anymore. We don't get Record points anymore, so the only incentive for me is to get a pic of the car in the magazine for my sponsors... and one record I set the mag said "photo not available". Really? Like there's no photos of the Volare on file!

NewHemi · 12-23-2011, 12:59 PM

I agree that tearing down first, sealing the engine, and then setting the record makes the most sense.

That is what we did in Las Vegas, and it worked out good. It actually was convenient that our first run was scheduled for 6:00 PM that day, and we started the tear down just before noon, and finished before race time.

That sure beats the rush we had to put on in Chicago (this one was not a record run, but it was a tear down between runs) and scurry like crazy to get things back together before we were scheduled to run again.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Jim Wahl · 12-23-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NewHemi

I agree that tearing down first, sealing the engine, and then setting the record makes the most sense.

That is what we did in Las Vegas, and it worked out good. It actually was convenient that our first run was scheduled for 6:00 PM that day, and we started the tear down just before noon, and finished before race time.

That sure beats the rush we had to put on in Chicago (this one was not a record run, but it was a tear down between runs) and scurry like crazy to get things back together before we were scheduled to run again.

David
The New Hemi Guy

This is what I have done every year since I have had the Volare. Tearing down and being sealed in a controlled environment at the beginning of the year means not having to worry about it the rest of the year if you do happen to set a record or win a race. I don't know about you guys but I hate tearing down in the dirt! I go to a race to have fun and I don't need the extra stress! Now if I could get checked and sealed by both NHRA and IHRA at the same time! Jim

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X-TECH MAN · 12-23-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jaf2021

was wondering why there is not as many s/ss records as they are compared to nhra? thanks jason

The record and a quarter wont pay for a cup of coffee. Maybe its an ego thing in NHRA?

Phillip marvetz · 12-24-2011, 01:54 AM

I was looking forward to setting a IHRA record last year at the Pro-Am here in division 6 but was told IHRA would not have staff on hand to handle the inspection. Maybe next year....

12-23-2011, 10:14 AM	#1
jaf2021 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: selmer,tn Posts: 111 Likes: 13 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	IHRA records was wondering why there is not as many s/ss records as they are compared to nhra? thanks jason

12-23-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,444 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: IHRA records I would say its because most of the IHRA points meets are double races and there is not enough time for tear down and to put the car back together for the next days race. I run both series. The time for the double events is tighter. Qualify in the begining half of the day. Eliminations in the afternoon and evening. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-23-2011, 11:46 AM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: IHRA records You have to tear down the day before you set a record, not afterwards, which complicates things. This means showing up on Friday, tearing down, re-assembling, having IHRA "seal" the engine, and then setting the record the following day. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

12-23-2011, 12:24 PM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: IHRA records Seems like the IHRA method makes a lot more sense than tearing down between qualifying and eliminations. I know one time we discovered an issue in teardown that picked the car up significantly. I think it's easier and more sensible... don't see how it complicates things at all. I've set numerous records, so it's not for the piece of paper anymore. We don't get Record points anymore, so the only incentive for me is to get a pic of the car in the magazine for my sponsors... and one record I set the mag said "photo not available". Really? Like there's no photos of the Volare on file! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA records I agree that tearing down first, sealing the engine, and then setting the record makes the most sense. That is what we did in Las Vegas, and it worked out good. It actually was convenient that our first run was scheduled for 6:00 PM that day, and we started the tear down just before noon, and finished before race time. That sure beats the rush we had to put on in Chicago (this one was not a record run, but it was a tear down between runs) and scurry like crazy to get things back together before we were scheduled to run again. David The New Hemi Guy

12-24-2011, 01:54 AM	#8
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: IHRA records I was looking forward to setting a IHRA record last year at the Pro-Am here in division 6 but was told IHRA would not have staff on hand to handle the inspection. Maybe next year.... __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder