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Uh Oh, it could happen again !!
- Thread starter camaro
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Wait, that happened to a JFR car.Hey, I have an idea, ... forget to take the throttle stop off after the burnout.
Points and a half at Indy this year will also make it more valuable to dive.
I hate that it happens but fully understand why it does. I wouldn't not want to win that way(Like Melanie Troxel) but would help a teammate if they needed/wanted it. Also, there are times where the team has no say and a sponsor will make the call. It was going on long before DSR and Force had their teams as well so we can probably stop blaming them for "inventing" it.
I hate that it happens but fully understand why it does. I wouldn't not want to win that way(Like Melanie Troxel) but would help a teammate if they needed/wanted it. Also, there are times where the team has no say and a sponsor will make the call. It was going on long before DSR and Force had their teams as well so we can probably stop blaming them for "inventing" it.
vegasnitro
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There are well known NASCAR teams where a certain percentage of their sponsorship dollars are contingent upon making the Chase. In other words, no chase = less sponsorship money. I wonder if NHRA deals work the same way. If they do, then there is a tremendous financial incentive to pull the submarine act. If I was the team owner, I would probably have to make the call. But if I was a driver, Indy is the biggest race of the year and it would totally suck to be told to give away a shot at winning it.
NASCAR has continually tweaked their Chase, increasing it from 10, to 12 to 16 to 16 plus "win and you are automatically in". Maybe the NHRA needs to do something similar, increase it from 10 to 12, or secure a spot for teams that win a race to be automatically in, assuming they attend all events -or- would remain in the top 10 anyway, like EE last year. In any event, you are ALWAYS going to see some janky stuff happening at the cutoff spot, whether it is 10, 12 or 20.
NASCAR has continually tweaked their Chase, increasing it from 10, to 12 to 16 to 16 plus "win and you are automatically in". Maybe the NHRA needs to do something similar, increase it from 10 to 12, or secure a spot for teams that win a race to be automatically in, assuming they attend all events -or- would remain in the top 10 anyway, like EE last year. In any event, you are ALWAYS going to see some janky stuff happening at the cutoff spot, whether it is 10, 12 or 20.
They had better hope they are on the same side of the ladder first!
Jimbo
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I have never liked the idea of whoever had the best e.t. in the last round gets lane choice.
I would really like the see the N.H.R.A. simply let a spectator pull numbers out of a hat for each driver and for each round use a different spectator. I think we all would be surprised who wins!
I have watched so many drag races where one person gets put in the crappy lane and has to figure out a way to try and get down a lane that is not properly prepared in the first place.
There always seems to be a problem with getting both lanes properly prepared for a professional drag race and when you see it at Indy it really hits home just what a poor job is being done.
At least it would be a fairer way of doing it instead of one person always getting a much better lane choice which is what happens now.
Go ahead and shoot me because I said what others have talked about for years.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
I would really like the see the N.H.R.A. simply let a spectator pull numbers out of a hat for each driver and for each round use a different spectator. I think we all would be surprised who wins!
I have watched so many drag races where one person gets put in the crappy lane and has to figure out a way to try and get down a lane that is not properly prepared in the first place.
There always seems to be a problem with getting both lanes properly prepared for a professional drag race and when you see it at Indy it really hits home just what a poor job is being done.
At least it would be a fairer way of doing it instead of one person always getting a much better lane choice which is what happens now.
Go ahead and shoot me because I said what others have talked about for years.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
none
Nitro Member
Which lane was the "Crappy Lane"? The one Robert ran 4.045 309.77 in or the one Jack ran 4.058 310.77 in? I was having a hard time telling but as an "expert" why don't you explain it to me.
AR
Sean D, shondoo
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DITTO. The lanes were very equal all weekend.
Enjoyed your tutorial Friday night with TJ too, Alan.
Sean D
none
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Thanks Sean,
Those schools are fun. Not sure how many more we are going to do this year but it seems to be gaining traction. NHRA has received a lot of positive feedback from the fans.
AR
Jimbo
Nitro Member
Alan: No where in what I wrote did I claim to be an expert! I hate when people put words in your mouth that you did not say!!!
I would simply like to see things changed so that both racers had a an equal shot at the lanes.
You are right that the Nationals this past weekend both lanes were good the problem is that is not the case at all races!!!
Just my opinion and remember I am NOT CLAIMING TO BE AN EXPERT.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
I would simply like to see things changed so that both racers had a an equal shot at the lanes.
You are right that the Nationals this past weekend both lanes were good the problem is that is not the case at all races!!!
Just my opinion and remember I am NOT CLAIMING TO BE AN EXPERT.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
vegasnitro
Nitro Member
I wouldn't say that is true. Courtney apologized to all of the fans and sponsors on TV Monday during eliminations. You could tell she was trying to put a positive spin on it, but behind that spin was disappointment.
I will also say this, no matter what Force does say, or in this case, doesn't say ... he just can't win. If he would have went on a rant on TV about Courtney missing the Countdown, people would have been on here calling him a crybaby or whiner. Since he didn't say anything people come on here and say he doesn't care. It can't be both folks.
What will be much more interesting to me is what Force does about it. Crew chief change? Crew Swap? Put that car in test mode for the rest of the season to hit ground running in '16? You know he is not going to stand pat.
