Bad news for Convertible drag racers at C5F4

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Smkymts

Suggestion: Can the event be longer? It is nearly impossible to participate in both Autocross and Drag Racing. As a participate that attempted to do it last year as told I could, it would be much more enjoyable to have separate days dedicated to each event so everyone could do both events. I was forced by organizers to drag then cut line in the autocross in order to keep my same position. It caused headaches for all, not to mention I had to run without cool off time. Both are great events and both are great fun, but both could/should be stand alone events! That's my suggestion. Anyone else agree/disagree?

Well it fixes this problem for you...

[Motion427]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

On your ninja edit,, modding the car can mean changing the tires to a 1000 shot of nitrous. No camaro will qualify for this exception in these conditions. It's a zr1, gtr rule basically.

I was looking at both the NHRA and IHRA for this rule(no cage for 10.0 on 08 newer cars).From what I understood,the rule would only be valid for a test and tune or a street car class. I think some race tracks has an event that is sponsored by Summit racing.

But if it's a normal points race or NHRA event. This rule is not valid.The normal 11.49/ 13.49 rule apply to all cars period.

[Supercharged SS]

Originally Posted by Motion427

I was looking at both the NHRA and IHRA for this rule(no cage for 10.0 on 08 newer cars).From what I understood,the rule would only be valid for a test and tune or a street car class. I think some race tracks has an event that is sponsored by Summit racing.

But if it's a normal points race or NHRA event. This rule is not valid.The normal 11.49/ 13.49 rule apply to all cars period.

If I take my new C7 and run 11.49 during whatever, an event , t and t, it's legit.

If I put drag radials on it legally speaking (nhra) I'm not stock.

The personal I spoke with about this admitting wording the new rule incorrectly and it will be amended for 2014.

[2SS45th]

Wether or not any vert owners agree with the rule, tracks enforce the rules so they can sanction NHRA events. Not to mention, if you want to drag race all the time, why not have a coupe?

[Supercharged SS]

Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Wether or not any vert owners agree with the rule, tracks enforce the rules so they can sanction NHRA events. Not to mention, if you want to drag race all the time, why not have a coupe?

Or if you want to drag race all the time at least throw in a bolt in roll bar.

[Motion427]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

If I take my new C7 and run 11.49 during whatever, an event , t and t, it's legit.

If I put drag radials on it legally speaking (nhra) I'm not stock.

The personal I spoke with about this admitting wording the new rule incorrectly and it will be amended for 2014.

Agree, this rule needs more work .

[joeybsyc]

It's the man... always tryin' to bring ya down.

[2SS45th]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Or if you want to drag race all the time at least throw in a bolt in roll bar.

Very true. I have never understood people who get all fussy about safety rules, especially in drag racing. NHRA sets these rules to keep everyone a little safer, and somehow people get really mad about it

When the time comes for my roll cage, I'm not even gonna worry about it, if they say I need it, I need it.

[Supercharged SS]

Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Very true. I have never understood people who get all fussy about safety rules, especially in drag racing. NHRA sets these rules to keep everyone a little safer, and somehow people get really mad about it

When the time comes for my roll cage, I'm not even gonna worry about it, if they say I need it, I need it.

If they say you need a cage you'll be so happy you'll prob tell that dude that you love him!!!

[2SS45th]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

If they say you need a cage you'll be so happy you'll prob tell that dude that you love him!!!

Damn straight!

[429]

Originally Posted by Motion427

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And some events, a 2008 and newer model hardtop vehicle can run 10.0 without a roll bar.I don't know if this one will apply at the C5 event.It would be a good idea to check it out.

Only if it is BONE STOCK.

[HRD_WRK]

Assuming ones vert is faster than 13.5 (stock shouldnt be-especially in july/august).
So here's your solution for a tnt 'fun' grudge match event.
Tech in at 13.5 or slower.

Get someone down at the finish with camcorder.
Line up with your buddy (or smack talker)
Stage slower than him-so your side times out / expires. Yourlight will go red.(I let you look it up how it works)
Leave on his green light.
Person at the end will record who crossed the finish first.
You will not get a time or speed because you timed out.
This might work once before they get wise

Or just race out to 1/8 mile and shut it down to cross at 14sec.


Personnally-I don't condone avoiding safety or rules. I'm a by the book racer.


Everyone should also make sure they have their driveshaft loops and seat harnesses if required -else you won't make it pass tech in.

[Smkymts]

Originally Posted by mlee

Well it fixes this problem for you...

Here's another fix, remove my member status, your a moderator.
C5 has nothing to offer me any more!
Some members try to discuss things openly and they catch $h!+ for it. The weak always resort to bully tactics and insults. I was nieve to think this forum was big enough for dissenting voices. Instead they go On the attack.
I have done my research and used logic to challenge but answers change with their moods. Keep this up and your ranks will only continue to deminish.

I can race just about any where But what really pi$$e$ me off is that this was the one event where a Camaro owner can test the metal of their car and skills against the largest group of like cars and owners. But now that's only if you are slow or a coupe owner.
I was scheduled to return to defend my 16 car event win from last year. I spent thousands on performance upgrades like:1LE 3.91 Ring and Pinion, Chrome-moly 30-spline 1400hp Half shafts, Pfadt Trailing Arms & Toe rods, ZL-1 6-piston Brakes, new rims and Nitto Nt555r Drag radials. And I'm forced to turn it over to a winner of a diminished field.
And if other tracks close their minds as well. The car goes to waste. No wonder street racing flourishes. But then again, street racing is exactly why my local NHRA track is open to all cars at all speeds as long as they pass tech, to keep racing where it belongs, on the track.

[Irnwkrkev]

.......spend a thousand more, and get a roll bar. Problem solved