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[Import2873]

:-owell i need to know who's up to the task. Would like to start a 5.50 or 6.50 heads up class, quick 8 for now. Post a response if interested and we'll see what we can do. I think it would be a real crowd pleaser. Just trying something new.

[scnat]

too fast for me :lol:

[Import2873]

i can make a 10.00 class for u scnat

[cobrajet428cj]

Why not go with something in between say 6.0. I think that you would be able to get a field of cars in that range a lot easier than 5.50. I know that the faster the cars the more exciting to the spectators but you got to go with what's available now and maybe it'll work it's way there eventually as more cars show up. Just my 2 cents. You da BOSS! :)

[limegreenneon]

:-owell i need to know who's up to the task. Would like to start a 5.50 or 6.50 heads up class, quick 8 for now. Post a response if interested and we'll see what we can do. I think it would be a real crowd pleaser. Just trying something new.



Ummm i guess you have never heard of Heads Up Madness at sunshine

[Import2873]

Ummm i guess you have never heard of Heads Up Madness at sunshine

yes green i have i raced at sunshine and bmp all year and my son races jr dragster at both tracks i am the new manger at lakeland drag come and see as. we have a import race on dec 1-2 :roll: something new at my track.

[sammy12]

:-owell i need to know who's up to the task. Would like to start a 5.50 or 6.50 heads up class, quick 8 for now. Post a response if interested and we'll see what we can do. I think it would be a real crowd pleaser. Just trying something new.


the 6:50 heads up class does well at the other tracks and there seems to be a great many cars for it. i think that would be the way to go but the cars have to be stock suspension. earlier this yeay at lmp they did a index race the classes were 5:50, 6:50, 7:50 and 8:50. if i am not wrong they did it like 2 or 3 weeks and it never did well. but give it a try.

[limegreenneon]

yes green i have i raced at sunshine and bmp all year and my son races jr dragster at both tracks i am the new manger at lakeland drag come and see as. we have a import race on dec 1-2 :roll:


First off let me excuse my self to you, i didn't realize you were an adult and a member of the racing community.

Me being a 30 year old adult, i grew up in FWD cars and the import / Domestic seen

Honestly over the years import / domestic 4-6 cylinder drag racing is a dieing out.

And you cant tell me this isn't the truth when their are only 3 cars running Pro- RWD and and the top two are from the same race company and leaving NHRA / Nopi and running Outlaw Domestic events.

And as far as you wanting a 5.50 / 6.50 event at your track, other then the rotaries, their are very few imports running those times


I honetly havent been to lakeland in probly 3-4 years.....So im not gong to make a comment about your Track over what i read on the internet, best of luck to you.

[scnat]

And you cant tell me this isn't the truth when their are only 3 cars running Pro- RWD and and the top two are from the same race company and leaving NHRA / Nopi and running Outlaw Domestic events.

this much i can tell you is gospel

[limegreenneon]

this much i can tell you is gospel


So your telling me they are going back to NHRA / Nopi

instead of running with the 10.5 guys.....

My personal opinion bad decision, people that have their car worked on a Titian not not your typical ricer, their 21-35 ish range, Spending hard earned money on high dollar street / drag cars

so by going outlaw racing their not going to lose their fan base.


Just my two cents

[scnat]

i was saying that it is true

[limegreenneon]

I think its awesome move in the revolution in the import movement.

[Import2873]

And as far as you wanting a 5.50 / 6.50 event at your track, other then the rotaries, their are very few imports running those times


green on are import races we have the fastest import in the usa. 4cy and rotary we have 3 class 6.99 & faster 7.00-8.99 and 9.00 & slower go to racingscenemag.com to see videos i know lmp is 8 mile but to see 4.80 pass is good. they can run in the 5.50/6.50 i know, and the class is a open class 4-6-& v8s see you at the races. be at sunshine on the nov-24 with my son in the jr dragster

[limegreenneon]

And as far as you wanting a 5.50 / 6.50 event at your track, other then the rotaries, their are very few imports running those times


green on are import races we have the fastest import in the usa. 4cy and rotary we have 3 class 6.99 & faster 7.00-8.99 and 9.00 & slower go to racingscenemag.com to see videos i know lmp is 8 mile but to see 4.80 pass is good. they can run in the 5.50/6.50 i know, and the class is a open class 4-6-& v8s see you at the races. be at sunshine on the nov-24 with my son in the jr dragster


Sir no disrespect like i said before, but other then a rotary their is no car other then a 10.5 going 4.80s at lmp

4.80s on stock suspension / drag radial is ORSCA type cars

[Import2873]

ok u are right not on stock suspension not 4.80 but we do have cars running 5.80 and 6.00 on stock. full body and not on radial but who knows? and we do have rail runing 4.70 if you have the time come out thu or sat gates open at 5:00 $10 to get in $5 to run on thu and $10 at gate on sat whit $25 tech card to run for the money

[limegreenneon]

So you have FWD cars running 5.80's at your track !



P.S. Positive Rep giving to Import2873 and scnat for having an adult conversation on this subject

[Import2873]

yes we have two cars fwd cars that run in nopi and nhra

[limegreenneon]

yes we have two cars fwd cars that run in nopi and nhra



Hmmmm Interesting

[scnat]

Hmmmm Interestingnot what i think he was talking about. he said pro rwd:D

[sammy12]

there are several cars at lmp running in the 5's. but the trouble is that there just is not the room to stop at lmp. at sunshine, bmp and orlando we have all the room in the world to slow down and stop but at lmp not enough so most of the heavy faster cars either 1/2 track and shut down or toss the laundry.

[BobH]

Sounds like a great idea. The 5.50 index is nice it gives all the 8.50(1/4 mile) certified cars a place and format to race. This series has really taken off at several tracks running it once a month, ditto with the 6.50 class. If they run two weeks after sunshine it would give a nice balance between the tracks.
here is a link to Atco that packs the stands on index night
HEADS UP 8.50 INDEX RULES (http://www.atcorace.com/artman/publish/article_780.php)
here is a forum board for index racers;
goDragRacing.com :: View Forum - 8.50, 10.0, 12.0 Index Class Racing & Pro Dial Dash (http://forums.godragracing.com/viewforum.php?f=25)
Could actually run a points program and tie the tracks and sponsers together. As far as the shutdown area at Lakeland for heavy cars it is not an issue, They are plenty of fast and fat that have used the track in the past without issues. Door cars that look like street cars puts people/consumers in the stands, food sales at the vendors and sponsers/money on the boards, period. As long as the operators fill their end of the deal and stay on target it will work. Wont happen overnight.
Thanks for the forum
BobH

[Import2873]

bob good info will look at it. i bracket race but love head-up see my wins at www.racingscenmag.com marco lopez

[cobrajet428cj]

there are several cars at lmp running in the 5's. but the trouble is that there just is not the room to stop at lmp. at sunshine, bmp and orlando we have all the room in the world to slow down and stop but at lmp not enough so most of the heavy faster cars either 1/2 track and shut down or toss the laundry.

If you don't have good brakes you may have a hard time stopping at LMP or anywhere else for that matter. I have seen a lot of 5 and 4 second cars run at LMP and all stopped with no problems. There's a full 1/8 mile of shut down track at LMP. You just have to pay attention and brake when you cross the finish line. If you don't, you may have some dirt in your teeth!:-o

[scnat]

If you don't have good brakes you may have a hard time stopping at LMP or anywhere else for that matter. I have seen a lot of 5 and 4 second cars run at LMP and all stopped with no problems. There's a full 1/8 mile of shut down track at LMP. You just have to pay attention and brake when you cross the finish line. If you don't, you may have some dirt in your teeth!:-othen it would be the broken part behind the steering wheels' fault and not the track or the staff :-o

[cobrajet428cj]

then it would be the broken part behind the steering wheels' fault and not the track or the staff :-o

That was my point!:D My car is not that fast (6.60's on the old motor) and I could always stop it way before the first turn off. I hope to run much better than that with my new motor (low 6's to high 5's on the motor) but I'm sure I'll be able to stop safely at LMP. :cool:

[BobH]

There is probally one more index which could be included that would be a 7.50 (give or take)index which would would allow the cars right at the 11.50 window a forum to race as close as you can to heads-up. This would permit the folks that dont want to put the roll bar and extra safety equipment in their cars a format also.
Any chance we are gonna move on this?? How about once a month, say second saturday, ALL INDEX. 5.50, 6.50, 7.50 or whatever, the Sunshine series normally runs the first sat of the month.
thanks
bobh


Just looking for a place to RACE!!!!!

[Import2873]

bob, looking to move on the index class in 08 feb or so im just trying to get past 07.big race on dec 1-2 i have the atco index inof. tks ill be at bmp today for 1320, and my track sat, come out and play

[BobH]

PM sent

[Sneakin Deacon]

if you want the crowds and participants, 7.0 is probably where its going to be. 6.50 wont give you as many participants but would still be a crowd pleaser imo.

[Import2873]

deacon, looking in to 6.50-7.50 class ill be in 08 i hope. big heads up q16 import race at lakeland on the 1-2 of dec 07 see u at the track

[V10PWR]

Hope that Lakeland can have a 5.50 and a 6.50 heads up class. Would be great for the fans and racers.