Monster Mopar Quick 32

Nobody would have beleived that there were going that many oil downs... don't know why anyone would wine about the free races, no choice but to cancel them, and he even paid the round winners, what more do you want??? It takes a few events to get all the wrinkles ironed out. poppaj

I think we need to rename that race ...to....The blow them up and break them nations. LOL ! Just kidding..I have never in my 35 years of racing seen that many oil downs and cars broke..heck we had races where both cars in both lane was broke at the same time. ..weather $uck..we was there for 4 days got 5 runs. race 3 rounds and won 2 lol..I sure would of like it to be diff ! But it was what it was. I thought it was real nice of them to give us 20 bucks for winning first round of a free race. I think there was just about too many class's But if it would got all run. like it should of been. It might of been ok.

The reason for the split field is and
always was since monster mopar originated in St. Louis that fast door cars were getting bumped from the show because of the s/p and s/c dragsters. Lets be honest "when" there are spectators they would much rather see a car running 7 seconds than a dragster. When all this started 15+ years ago this was an attraction, now it is a fast s/p race. I say you run a 1/4 mile race with a bump, 16 or 32 car field. And yes dragster do have an advantage, that is why you never see door cars in super comp. Set some rules, make it so you have to qualify for a set field and lets have fun!

Oh ya, diapers should be manditory on any car running slicks. Cheapest safety item you can have.

I came out to watch and see how it works at Indy. Here are my comments: I wouldn't put on a race like that in a million years! It's hard enough to arrange all of the different classes, track events, band, even free food, time of year, and get enough racers to make a buck. It was a great venue at a great track, with absolutely great track prep. The weather and oil downs threw a wrench in the works for everybody. I however, had a memorable experience I'll never forget. You people that live close enough to get there for less than $1000 should count your blessings. Josh, I am very impressed with the turnout, program, and crew at Indy. If you put something on like that out here, I'll be there, work schedule permitting. Well done, in case anyone forgot to say that!

With that many cars on the grounds would the show run a bit smoother / faster if moved to 1/8th mile? Seems that would be 1/2 the prep, 1/2 the wear and tear, 1/2 the breakage and 1/2 the cleanup. Plus running the event that late in the year the tracks get slippery when the Temp drops and hits the Dewpoint.

Either way I can't wait to see what's in store for next year.

I doubt very many guys would favor 1/8 mile racing.
I didn't race this year, but likely will again in the future. I wouldnt take a weekend away from home to race half a track if it was across the street
The weather for Indy was a good 15 degrees below average, a very abnormal occursnce, and most of the breakage happened in the first couple hundred feet of track that I saw on Saturday at least.Not many Sept days in central Indiana it isn't 70 or better, it struggled with 60 the whole weekend

First of all I would like to thank everyone that showed up to run the quick 32.The number of cars were greater than expected.I will say that Im very sorry for anyone that got bumped out of the 32 car field.I promise you that no one wanted to make that call.We all showed up to watch fast cars run.These calls are not easy nor any fun to make.I will go as far as to say if anyone of you can come up with a way to make everyone in the class happy with one set of rules I would reward you with a $1000. bonus and Im sure Josh would be very greatful also.If there is one thing I have learned from the past 3 events its that no matter how great the event may be YOU CAN NOT PLEASE EVERYONE.It sucks but its true.Thank you all once again.

---- ok I'll be honest,I would rather watch dragsters. I must be the minorty. while I'm reading this please tell me how the dragster has the advantage.I've been racing them for 33 years an I haven't found it yet/the only thing I found is that alot of door car drivers think we have an advantage.please tell what it is.and there are a lot of door cars in super comp

I have alot of freinds that run dragsters and yes they have advantages! These will be in no order but are all true. When dealing with a quick feild that you have to qualify to be in its much easier to go faster in a dragster that is 5-6 hundred lbs lighter than a door car. You can drive the finishline much better in dragsters being that you can see your front wheel and your opponents front end. Dragsters are more consistent bc they are lighter. As far as rather watching a dragster that goes 7.90 or a 7.90 doorcar you must be kidding right?! Lmao. No offense too dragster guys but what is different with them other than the paint job? They all just go straight down the track and have no personality to them. Door cars in super comp 8.90 racing?? Seriously? I ran an IHRA divisonal in quick rod in my door car and I was the only one there. My buddy runs QR and he says theyre might be 1 door car to every 100 dragsters.

The way I understood the Q32 rules going into the event was that the "all run" meant that it was the fastest 32 anything not 16 and 16. I like the fact that they did seperate them. Why not if it works out there is 16 of each? If you dont qualify you should absolutly not get money back. Thats the point of qualifying. If you didnt make it you should get free entry in box or no box. If you want to do a super quick class then you do a min dial, say 5.60, then everyone races and if you get 8 cars or 80 cars faster than 5.60 thats the class and dont call it a Q32. I think the event went as best it could with the oil downs. The track was marginal at best for the quick class. I hope in the future it is a better surface. Thanks to Josh and Jeff Allison and whom ever else was responsible for putting the race on. See you at the next one!

I thought the track was great(I went 3.79) that was our fasted pass to date.and on another note all darts look like darts,cudas,mustang ect. and as far as an advantage I can't see the other car when I'm staged(head pads)and yes it's faster because it's lighter,but hey you built the door car.it's a race car just like yours.over the years I've had my butt wipped by door cars more times than I can remember.the more you worry about me ,the easer you are to beat.just my thoughts( and I already proved that I can crash as good as any door car,I just don't want to do it again)O yea there are easer to work on.(old guys don't like to bent over fenders)

I have to say that I was talking about super pro style dragsters, not your car. I made a qualifier against you and I thought my car was tied to a stump you blew past me so fast! And thats not bc your car is lighter, it's bc your making 3 x the hp! Lol. I dont envy you trying to bracket race a car that fast I'm sure it is extremely difficult!

Keep up the good work.