Del-Wow!

[Dragracer]

Anyone expecting NHRA to return to 1320 is dreaming. I would bet big money to also see them take Pro Stock, Alcohol Dragster, Funny Car and Pro Mod to 1000 ft. in the future.
1000 ft makes a lot of sense from a safety standpoint, just ask the drivers. What do you think would have happened to Brandon Bernstein if the cars were going to 1320. I don't think the end result would have been the same. If you look at the stands at the different tracks they don't even go to 1000ft much less 1320 and most of the people sitting at the end of the stands are mostly racers. The regular spectators don't sit that far down.
The pro racing has had some of the closest races we have seen in both classes at 1000 ft. It was rare to see races as close as last weekend ever at 1320.
Get used to 1000 ft, it isn't going to change....

Sad for Del. I am pulling for him to win the championship, he is a real nice grounded person and has had a fantastic season.

 

[mick]

overall del's been a few ticks ahead of larry this year and now recently
larry seems to be flying also - anyone have any thoughts regarding
new vs. old chassis and now larry's has a few runs on it throughout 2011
and is starting to e.t. better?
how much of a factor is the chassis, whether new, middle age or old?
and is it making a difference with the al anabi team?
drivers seem similar weight, tune up has to be near the same, chassis
seems like it could be a variant?

 

[Just Paul]

overall del's been a few ticks ahead of larry this year and now recently
larry seems to be flying also - anyone have any thoughts regarding
new vs. old chassis and now larry's has a few runs on it throughout 2011
and is starting to e.t. better?
how much of a factor is the chassis, whether new, middle age or old?
and is it making a difference with the al anabi team?
drivers seem similar weight, tune up has to be near the same, chassis
seems like it could be a variant?

Hey Mike

I am not sure about right now, but when the season started Dixon was driving his 09 car, and Del was driving Dixons 10 car.

I do agree from the outside Dels car seems to work a little better. I have heard crew chiefs say a particular chassis over the years just seemed to have more bite then others, or just worked better.
(Hights 2007 pre Topeka fire chassis)
(Amatos 1987 car that was brought into service at times in 88 and 89)

 

[sparky]

I dare to say if it was 1320 it would be the first 4.39. 100% a 4.40 and change. I won't say 4.38, Doug's 4.420 was a 3 flat to half. It's questionable if that run was the first 4.3 but as i said 4.40 and change absolutely

What would MPH been ?

 

[HEMI6point1]

Back on topic, Del's run might be run of the year. Both drivers really did a great ob in that final round.

 

[Rajunz]

Nah, would have been a .39 or a huge explosion.

Yeah, you can't really compare the two as apples to apples. The wicks are a lot shorter now.

I feel for Del too, I saw where he refused the interview, man my heart goes out to him. Probably one of the hardest days of racing ever for him. He's still in the thick of it all though, definitely my pick to win it. 74 points out with 3 races to go is very manageable.

 

[Rat]

What would MPH been ?

not 340. I think maybe 338 about but the motor life is way different now. 4.420 doug only ran 281. if he ran 286 at half he may of never ran a 4.420

 

[twostep]

What would MPH been ?

If the RPM limiter comes into play (I believe they're still mandatory?), then low 330s would be about it. With no limiter and assuming the engine (and the tires) stay in one piece, who knows. Probably 340.

 

[James]

The 1,320 time still shows up in the tower on 1,000 ft. runs don't they? Just only the tower people see it,i wonder what Del ran anyways on that run to the 1320 letting out..

 

[Just Paul]

The 1,320 time still shows up in the tower on 1,000 ft. runs don't they? Just only the tower people see it,i wonder what Del ran anyways on that run to the 1320 letting out..

With the 1320 blocks taken off the track???

 

[d'kid]

With the 1320 blocks taken off the track???

yeah, that works for me PS... how many thirteen twenty blocks would have died this season? surprised someone didn't catch the 1000 foot blocks with the chutes a few times...

 

[Huge]

Yea i'll derail anything I want to. It's staying 1000ft why? because no one challenges it anymore and just accepts it. It's the same group that thinks the guys in Glendora are perfect and that NHRA made a great deal with ESPN

Just wanted to know. I will wait until your pissing contest is over. "Carry on."

 

[none]

The 1,320 time still shows up in the tower on 1,000 ft. runs don't they? Just only the tower people see it,i wonder what Del ran anyways on that run to the 1320 letting out..

James,

The readout in the tower shows the 1000' as the finish line, there is no 1320 information.

Alan

 

[T.Smith]

Without the rev-limiter, these cars would certainly be over 340mph in the 1/4 mile.

Tony Shoe went 337mph with only a 277mph 1/8 mile speed. The blowers, heads, valvetrain, clutch management and wings are better today.

 

[Rat]

Just wanted to know. I will wait until your pissing contest is over. "Carry on."

No one said you had to read it, I see you get your jolly's by telling me my logic is wrong. What's your valid reason for it....."um, because 1320 is safer because some drivers like it better especially the NHRA brass"? if that's it it makes me sick.

I believe if there is no push for a return to 1320 it's never gonna happen. we need 1320 back. Want more people to go in person, want more to watch on tv? 1320 is what the sport was founded on and it should never be taken away. 4.40's/330 to fast? ok, keep turning back the clock. Every few years implement new rules to keep the cars no faster than let's say 4.60. A 4.60 is a 3.90. All you guys wanna talk about safety, a 3.73 to a thousand foot is no saver than a 4.420 to 1320. Both those runs can spell disaster if it's 1000 feet or 1320.

I'm not buying 1320 is not gonna happen because "a select few in control" said so. You find me the group of drivers for it and i'll give you a bigger group that want 1320 back.

The sport's no safer, the crew chiefs have mastered 1000ft and it took just over 3 years to see the nitro increments in tf and fc back to the level that we restricted them for. Instead of having timebombs to 1320 we now have timebombs to 1000ft. Why cant anyone agree with me that we should go back to 1320 even if we are in the 5's again. Performance would be back as always in time and no track would be to short.

 

[RAPID]

I don't know enough about you to say I agree with your position on all things.

However, I am for going back to 1320. I think a new rule set, crap did I just say rules,,,,would put a challenge to the crewchiefs to work with the new set up.

Maybe it would bring in a few more cars, that would be the hope, but none the less I could live with the cars going slower and racing the full qt. mile again.

Rapid

PS<sorry for the thread derail. Great job Del and crew!

 

[andujar]

No one said you had to read it, I see you get your jolly's by telling me my logic is wrong. What's your valid reason for it....."um, because 1320 is safer because some drivers like it better especially the NHRA brass"? if that's it it makes me sick.

I believe if there is no push for a return to 1320 it's never gonna happen. we need 1320 back. Want more people to go in person, want more to watch on tv? 1320 is what the sport was founded on and it should never be taken away. 4.40's/330 to fast? ok, keep turning back the clock. Every few years implement new rules to keep the cars no faster than let's say 4.60. A 4.60 is a 3.90. All you guys wanna talk about safety, a 3.73 to a thousand foot is no saver than a 4.420 to 1320. Both those runs can spell disaster if it's 1000 feet or 1320.

I'm not buying 1320 is not gonna happen because "a select few in control" said so. You find me the group of drivers for it and i'll give you a bigger group that want 1320 back.

The sport's no safer, the crew chiefs have mastered 1000ft and it took just over 3 years to see the nitro increments in tf and fc back to the level that we restricted them for. Instead of having timebombs to 1320 we now have timebombs to 1000ft. Why cant anyone agree with me that we should go back to 1320 even if we are in the 5's again. Performance would be back as always in time and no track would be to short.

I agree...

 

[Huge]

No one said you had to read it, I see you get your jolly's by telling me my logic is wrong. What's your valid reason for it....."um, because 1320 is safer because some drivers like it better especially the NHRA brass"? if that's it it makes me sick.

I believe if there is no push for a return to 1320 it's never gonna happen. we need 1320 back. Want more people to go in person, want more to watch on tv? 1320 is what the sport was founded on and it should never be taken away. 4.40's/330 to fast? ok, keep turning back the clock. Every few years implement new rules to keep the cars no faster than let's say 4.60. A 4.60 is a 3.90. All you guys wanna talk about safety, a 3.73 to a thousand foot is no saver than a 4.420 to 1320. Both those runs can spell disaster if it's 1000 feet or 1320.

I'm not buying 1320 is not gonna happen because "a select few in control" said so. You find me the group of drivers for it and i'll give you a bigger group that want 1320 back.

The sport's no safer, the crew chiefs have mastered 1000ft and it took just over 3 years to see the nitro increments in tf and fc back to the level that we restricted them for. Instead of having timebombs to 1320 we now have timebombs to 1000ft. Why cant anyone agree with me that we should go back to 1320 even if we are in the 5's again. Performance would be back as always in time and no track would be to short.

You are right no one will ever tell me what I have to read. But I don't know where you got the idea that I think you are right or wrong, because I have never discussed the 1000' vs 1320' controversy on this forum. I came on this thead to congratulate Del for a great run, but now I think I will just tell him at his shop.

 

[NHRAMike]

My jaw is still on the floor. 3.735!!! When my sister woke up this morning and I told her, she just stared at me in shock and went "WOW"

Good thing she understands. When I told my wife that Del went 3.73 she asked "miles per hour"?

 

[NitroRichFire]

Good thing she understands. When I told my wife that Del went 3.73 she asked "miles per hour"?

Good one Mike!