yes but do they still get the bonus points?
Why close the record book?? If 1K' is now the standard, then let he/she that does it quickest be given the recognition they earned. Let their sponsors get the press that goes with a Natl. record.
We have 1/8th Mi. and 1/4Mi. records now with no problem. Besides we have new chassis and new tires, it's not like they will set new records at all 12 races. How many new records were set at the first 12 races??
If 1K' stays the standard for 2009, then why delay the record setting???
If they go back to 1320' for next season, no harm done, the present records would be back in play.
Let new records be set and points awarded. jmo
In fairness to all the teams, plus in respect to SK, I am sure no points will be accumulated for a 'new' record this year. Really there should be no reward for the first Top Fuel car down the track to set a 'new' record or the next car to better the ET. Actually the quickest car at the end of the Bandimere race.
Next season should a 1000' track still be the deal, then points should be rewarded. It is one thing to have a team set a record and let the sponsor leverage the record for their marketing. Its a totally different deal to award a record and give out points. Thats just my opinion.
DO YOU really care...In light of the big pic?????????????
...the ones with policys on drivers as well.....
... and drivers policys were to triple period...
I was unaware that professional racers could get insurance -- health or life. I thought they were/are self-insured. Am I wrong? Who covers this kind of thing?
Maybe if they lied! No life insurance company in their right mind would cover a nitro car driver and if they did the premium would be astronomical and would probably violate their qualifying policy.
I would think he would still be able to get health insurance with some exclusions of corse and the premiums wouldn't be cheap.
LLOYDS of London...
d'kid
Damn, PJ and I agree 100% on a given subject, who would have ever thunk it?I would like to see them count the records. The back on the national dragster list 1/4 and 1/8 mile records now, why not 1000'. Especially since I expect this will become the new finish line forever (at least at NHRA national events) Next year do they go back and see who had the fastest 1000' and count that as the record or just start new at Pomona.
Besides it would also be marketing and sponsors can claim after arace the "New Record Holding blah blah blah Funny Car" I would expect the record to change multiple times too.
Its not a big deal if they don't but its part of the race, if they don't count it or the points, they why count the round win?