What kind of heads up ( not bracket ) racing format do you think is missing at the track ? Either at a once a year event or a small ( 2- 4 race) local series.

For those of you that do not typically run in structured races and mostly test and tune, what would get you down to a local track to race in a annual event or a small series ( 2 - 4 races) a few times a year ?

I ask these questions because I think there is a growing gap at the track when it comes to events a average person could go run in or even people on smaller budgets that race on a regular basis. Not to mention be competitive.

It seems like almost every level of racing is heading to or has gotten out of control to some degree. Big blocks with twin turbos, 600 - 700 - 800+ inch motors, cars with multiple power adders, etc.. Don't get me wrong all these cars are fun to watch and have their merits, but where does it stop ? What about the average racers ?

It just seems the average racer that does not want to spend a fortune or have a lot of dedicated time for going to the track is getting weeded out and has no opportunity to compete in a regular event or small series. You can see this across almost all the various racing series.

One more time this is not picking on or otherwise to the regulars or big budget people, they all have their place in drag racing and are no doubt fun to watch.

Please voice your opinion here about what would get you to a local track to participate in a annual race or possibly a small series of 2 - 4 races with points and money over a year at a local track ? This is mostly aimed at people that have never raced in a series or event or people that race in things like this every once and a while. But of course anyone can speak up.

Thanks in advance for your .02..

 

For me it would be an N/A class. No power adders, all motor! Small blocks to 400cid, Big blocks to 555 cid. No transbrakes,no 2steps, no eletronics class. Don't know what kind of draw it would be. But it could be fun.

 

I wish they had a mod motor class local. Single power adder, no slicks, electronics 2 steps ok


-- Oh and this is ChrisN1313 not 91 Notch

 

American muscle vs rice class.

No nitrous, no turbos, no superchargers, no blowers, completely natrually aspirated, all motor American muscle vs rice. I would LOVE to see that happen. Maybe it already does somewhere, but I don't follow it close enough to know for sure.

 

I would like to see that too but to say no turbos for the rice would be instant death enless its brackets.

I would like to see some classes set up by time.

Like my car will run like 15.8-16.2 right now if i go out to the races im one in like maybe 10 others out there that run that slow.

I guess mostly just brackets for me. which there still are.

 

No power adders ? Come on guys.

I am talking more along the lines of format. Some sort of restricted drag radial class or classes. Real stock suspension classes, etc.. But thanks for the input and keep it coming !

 

I think it should be a one power adder and go by weight /displacement and run whatya brung period.street car tag insurance ect stock suspension

 

For me to get my car running!



Seriously tho. I am building my car for what I want out of it and what I want to do with it. (my fun factor/budget) I'm not building it for a particular class. With that said, I'm sure there are several things about my car that would disqualify me for certain classes, etc or hurt me in others.

As for the average racer or budget racer, it can usually come down to the cubic dollar, taking the average racer or budget racer back out of the equation. Don't get me wrong, you can definately go fast on a budget, but when equally minded/skilled racers go at it, the one with the most money has the advantage. That's why alota street classes can get out of hand.

Sorry to ramble, but I think budget classes often equal bracket classes, where my car might only fit in if I want any chance at being competitive. I am not building a car that will only see the drag strip (not implying that all others do).


I'm not sure how this is coming off, and most definately not knocking any ideas, just that for my particular setup, it will probably be hard to place my car into a particular class to be competitive. (jmho) rear coil-over and mini-tubs along with full interior a/c, stereo, most power options etc.

 

Scott, the only reason I say no power adders is this. Ricers seem to think that since they can beat an american V-8 w/o any power adder, they are all that. They get a big head. What they don't realize is that w/o their power adder, they will loose against a V-8 w/o a power adder. Now, allow the V-8 to run a power adder also, and then maybe it's the same....Maybe. Run a power adder class also then. You MUST have a power adder of some sort. Two classes, one WITHOUT a power adder, and one WITH, ONE power adder. So no twin turbos, no dual superchargers.

 

I think that the "cubic inch/pound" thing that came up in the other thread(?) was pretty interesting.

I also think that a "single power adder" should be the limitation of said "budget" class. However, that's going to get some mixed reviews - because for example, any '03 Cobra w/a FACTORY supercharger only ADDS one power adder (nitrous) but would technically have "two" power adders on the car (even though one was factory).

I think that stock suspension (no back half, no tubs), with a limitation on tire would be cool. You could even go as far as getting, say, Mickey Thompson to sponsor the event/series, and have it be a requirement that the car(s) competing run a specific series of tire from M/T. <~~just a thought on how to increase exposure and revenue for the event, also increase prize money possibly.

I think a "quarterly" race would be rad. It would be distanced far enough apart from one-another, that the "budget racer" would have enough time to save money, repair, fix, update, replace - etc... And still make it to the next scheduled event.

Furthermore, I think that a points system would be cool - it would promote consistency in the event amongst the "budget racers" and promote them to attend EACH event. Obviously a purse at each event would be ideal, with a larger, more coveted purse/prize package for the POINTS winner.

That's all I got for now...

SCOTT - Thanks in advance for taking on this type of obstacle. I look forward to the outcome, and look forward to being able to race in the new class as well