moe7404

yep the john force traveling show,, ER I mean NHRA drag racing. Topeka KS when you own half the cars at the track you have a good chance to win.

RacerHog

Not bad for a California Truck Driver Eh !!!!!!!!

moe7404

i would like to see the 2 nitro class go to a sealed engine. from fri to sun. that would reduce cost and make the tuner work even harder.

TVLynn

A sealed engine would be impossible.. As they are rebuilt between rounds

440roadrunner

OK why don't "we" just merge NHRA with NASCAR, and cookie cutter all the cars with magnetic side logos so they can be easily switched?

Then we can clone a bunch of Rob Lowe's 'er I mean a bunch of whoever the guy is I have to pay for when I SHOP at Lowes, and "we" will be all set, what's 'es name? something...............Johnson?

ykf7b0

How about those Pro Stock Mopar's??? 3 in a field of 16 and 2 are in the final!!

RacerHog

NO WAY IN HELL WOULD I BE IN THIS SPORT IF THAT HAPPENED !!!!!

That like going back to go-carts and 3 h.p. Briggs and Strattons,

Not that I'm apposed to the classes.... But if I get beat, I get beat, I always went home and did some more work. Get with the guys I could race with.

And if I bend a push rod and going to next round, It's not below me to hammer it straight to try to make next round and get a win..

moe7404

it could be done. ya the cars would be slower. cost less to run. AND a much higher percent of the fuel cars would finish the run UNDER POWER. would it NOT be better to have ALL the runs finish under power? last year i kept track of the number of fuel runs NOT under power at the finish. it was about 30%. true that is a high %. but do you get your moneys worth if only 70-80 % finish under power? when a car cant finish under power you do NOT have a race. you a fail to finish, that is NOT a race. so if you have half the cars at the track, like Force you dont have to have that many GOOD cars. a few fair cars will still get you some wins.

TVLynn

TOP fuel is a very expensive class. If you want cheaper costs go to a different class.

moe7404

i dont want cheaper it would just be a good thing. if you went to the supper bowl and before the finish , half of the major players was taken to the hospital . you would think you was cheated out of your money.

MReeves

Moe, you need to get a NHRA rule book and read all the rules just on Stock Eliminator.... I do not want to see "cookie cutter" cars in drag racing...m. Are the "Pros " there??? Some would say yes.... But all the smoke, carnage, and the blown engines are what fill the stands...If you don't believe me go to most of the Division races... If the racers weren't in the stands there would nobody there....

I understand what you are saying but, I don't think this will put more butts in seats.....l. JMHO!!!!!

Lorcinls1

I can't stand to watch nasrice anymore, the car of tomorrow and toyota was the end for me. I fear the NHRA isn't too far behind. I don't follow it as much as I use to. I do like the pro stock class right now with the camaros, mustangs running. Even our local events at the track aren't what they use to be. A lot of test and tunes which are fine right now while I'm getting the bugs out of mine, but at some point it would be nice to compete again even in a simple trophy bracket race.

440roadrunner

I hope to 'ell NHRA never hires you, that's all I can say

moe7404

YEP not likely ill work for the gestapo.

RacerHog

I'm Not ******* it..... But I dont want to watch this all day long....

moe7404

thats cause its bracket racing. class racing was started cause it is pure and simply. the first one there wins.

MReeves

I agree its bracket racing with "cookie cutter" dragsters... Will go the bathroom when SC runs...... I don't care for throttle stop racing... Especially with cookie cutter look alike cars....

RacerHog

My only point is.... I love the other sanctioning organizations..I like that almost anyone can find a class to race in..... I think NHRA narrowed it down too much. And now there all about the big show. Leave all the other sportsman folks behind.
Dont get me wrong. I love the big Guns in the sport. I also like to watch them and talk to them.

moe7404

good point guys. a few years ago some guys was wanting a new door slammer class. with the controls only. 1. rear tires 10.0" wide limit. 2. exhaust outlet limit each 2" dia. 3. carb one 4 bbl with venture limit 1.06" dia or in that size range, and throttle plate at some limit. so the inspection would be very easy. no cubic inch limit. but never heard any more about this idea. what think?

MReeves

Moe, that sounds a lot like one of the ADRL classes... I'm not that familiar with them but do like to watch those fast cars run.... To me a real race car has doors.... JMHO

moe7404

i saw a race car with a door painted a digger. with a sign "race cars DO have doors"

TVLynn

Try winning an 8.90 class race It's not that easy

moe7404

with NHRA the hard part is meeting all the rules. years ago in Tulsa i would go to the inspection shed and watch how hard the stocker guys worked to show that a guys car was truly STOCK. one time a early 60s max wedge with a aluminium hood lost the hood, in the traps. but NHRA would NOT let him use a steel hood.

RacerHog

Hahahaha...There all to fast. Imagine how wide spread they would be if they had to Pedal race them....

The point is not to dog the class guys..... It was Just to show that if you close up Top Fuel and start sealing engines and you take all the spills and thrills out of the hunt. I feel your just setting limits to low for people to be excited about, An that thins out the stands to much..

moe7404

if the fuel car tuners are so great why does the fuel engines brake so much? when 30% of the passes do NOT finish under power. you did NOT see a race win. you saw a FAIL it compete. i sure hope the fuel tuners dont start fixing street cars. we cant stand 30 % to the street cars fail to run. having seen a lot of drag racing, any E.T. under 13. will be hard to keep at that level.

RacerHog

1. Parts Failure.....
2. Under competition, as long as you cross the finish line first and sont cross the center line. You do win that round....
3. Why would a Fuel Tuner quit a job to tune street cars for less money..
4. Moe you need some better numbers on the failure rate....lol
5. AS for the 13.00ET...... Foot Breaking Car Racing car's can be quit challenging in it's self.
Just my take....

Your not calling me out are you !!!!!!

One of the cars I use to "Chew Chief" On: Not a Mopar..... Buuuuutt

TVLynn

I have been down the Pomona Dragstrip (Parker Ave) in my own car

RacerHog

Cool Beans Lynn.... Love that track myself...

moe7404

last year i DID count the fail finishes at a race and it WAS 30 %. in the nitro class. true that is a high number. and ANY time you take drage racing seriously it is not easy. true each type is not easy. so i may be gone for a while. i may be moving to my moms place. she needs a lot of help. and the help i get from my family is not help. BUT they sure know what i should do. i think i can get the computer system moved this week. can i come live with you bob? LOL LOL

RacerHog

Moe... You cant come live with me. But there is a trailer park about 1/2 mile from me. Also for over 55 assisted live.... YOu would fit rite in with the Fruits and Nuts...
And you can come by on the weekends, for some Ice Tea.... I'll even take your old azz out in the Scamp. Will go to the March Meet, Antique Nationals, Might even put you to work....