Super Comp & Super Gas

billandlori wrote:I go walk the pits when the throttle stop cars come out.

Bill

Thats me walking along beside you, Bill. And thats me sitting in the stands asleep if I'm not in the pits when TD is running.

8.91 @ 206 ... ? I don't know what but, something has to be done to limit the speed of cars like this. AND, that second launch 150 feet out has to somehow be comtrolled. Shorter "stop" time could help. As Phillip should know, track prep for that is a nightmare unless you WANT it to be dangerous.

INDEX racing is the same kind of racing but, without the electronic throttle stops; the tuner and driver have to get it right instead.

Localy we have been trying to find a class for the bracket racers and the heads up guys. So we decided on index racing without electronics. As far as spectators are concerned it's heads-up racing and the the racers love it because they actually have a chance to win. They don't have to build a car to match a specific heads-up class and can make the power however they want to.

There are two guys that are taking the fun out of it by being deadly consistant but the .400 protree manages to keep them on their toes. So until they become deadly on the tree folks will keep entering the class. We have thought about adding weight penatlies to winners.

Spectators have really started to come back out to our events. Classes we will hold.

Index classes 8.0, 7.0, 6.0, 5.3
Heads-up classes x275, true street, modified street, open (very rare to have anyone in open class)

20 mile cruise is normally involved with modified street.

We've been racing with a group called the Pro Tree Racers Association. They run a 7.0, 6.0, 5.30,4.80 Index classes. All doorcars, no timed or moving throttle stops. You can spray or pull timing with a timer in 4.8 and 5.30. Also 2 ProTree bracket classes, 1 for door cars and 1 for open body cars. They also run 2 heads-up small tire classes. It's a great program with a bunch of good people.

The racing is really close even without the throttle stops.

bosshoss wrote:Rick and Bill. Sorry if I came across as being defensive towards you guys. That is not the case. I dont feel threatened I just wanted to present my feelings on the matter for reference.

I have been hearing these same arguments for many years so it's all good.

Just presenting an opinion is all.

Pulling the chute might help for sure. Especially in the late rounds guys wouldnt have much time to repack it.

dkp

Not at all Hoss!! No sweat.

I personally like to see a car run it hard to the end. It's great you have a fun time in your class, that IS what its all about.

I never thought about the "second launch" that Randy is talking about, the traction issues must be pretty scary on a short prepped track. Loading/unloading/loading/unloading/braking must be a bear to tune the chassis for!!

This is why they have different classes, different folks like to see different stuff.

Bill

NHRA should leave it alone. I don't care for NHRA. I dropped my membership and don't race at any of there events. I run Super Rod or Super Gas what ever you want to call it. I also run Hot Rod or Super Street in another car. I'll race anything with wheels. I just love it. I don't care if it's throttle stop racing. Heads up index racing or regular brackets. I've won in every type of index or bracket class.

I figure if you don't like something about a class. It's because you are no good at it or just don't get it. No one ever said bracket or Index racing was a spectator sport. I just wish I had more money to race more. I also wish I could afford a Top Sportsman car or Top Dragster.