Poll - Class Racing Vs. Bracket Racing in NSS

[Old Hippie]

I've been making calls for the last couple of days -- twisting arms to go to the AHRA race (more on that in another thread -- soon).

The topic of other calendars have come up -- and I've indicated that I (and Dallas) was strongly considering running a 5-race series in NSS. More than a couple of times -- I was told that they wouldn't run it because it was a bracket race and not a Class race or that they didn't adopt the "Universal Rules". While I would much rather run a Class than a bracket -- I don't know that it is a deal killer for me -- and I'm not real sure what differences in cars there is from the "Universal Rules". I believe that the Chrysler Classics is like that too -- but they're really not NSS -- but Nostalgia Wedge and Hemi races.

I asked why they do bracket timing and got a variety of reasons -- from the tower can't handle it -- to the promoter is convinced that he'll attract more NSS racers.

Now I don't want to stir up a hornets nest on this -- but it would appear that putting the Class' time on the car would get around the tower's issue of not being able to handle class racing -- and a poll would give the true opinions racers have on Class vs. Race.

So that said, if you have a car that is legal to run NSS -- please take the poll and give your opinion on timing at NSS type of events.

[Jimmy Ray]

I voted INDEX...... BUT with that being said, I can race either way. Yes, it might attract a few more cars that are "stuck" between class indexes. After all, index racing is a "bracket race", without being able to change our dial ins......

My vote is:
D. None of he above... prefer index, but would race bracket......

[Old Hippie]

I'm sort of the same way -- I'd much rather Class racing, but won't let bracket racing be the deal breaker. However, there are some who say it is the deal killer -- so I wonder if there's an equal number of those who come to those who won't?

[quick63]

It really does not matter. You can't win if you are not consistent and dialed in. I just want to race and enjoy the car and the competetion.

[Jimmy Ray]

Originally Posted by quick63

It really does not matter. You can't win if you are not consistent and dialed in. I just want to race and enjoy the car and the competetion.

That's the true drag racer's spirit!

[TrannyMan]

Just to be the troublemaker I am.. I clicked don't give a rats ass.

It really wouldn't really matter to me, as long as I could put the foot to the floor I would be in. The only race I attended that I would be hesitant on going back was an index race on a .400 tree. That was tough.

[Jimmy Ray]

Originally Posted by TrannyMan

Just to be the troublemaker I am.. I clicked don't give a rats ass.

It really wouldn't really matter to me, as long as I could put the foot to the floor I would be in. The only race I attended that I would be hesitant on going back was an index race on a .400 tree. That was tough.

I agree 100 percent! Foot braking on a .400 pro tree is really bad. Especially for the slower cars (like mine, 11.00).

[StillRock69]

For most events, especially open ones with large fields, the class/index system gives NSS a distinctive look and feel compared to routine bracket racing.

I believe it's important for NSS to maintain that uniqueness and be seen as more than regular bracket racing, to have something of that old-time class structure.

[texoutsider]

I agree 100%

M.

[Steve1118]

The best rules we've run under is the 422 Motorsports rules.

You can dial your own, but the dial has to end in a zero, and you can't change it once the event starts. It's challenging, interesting, and is a lot of fun.