[oldskool]

After giving it some consideration, I've decided to include the very early S/S, OS/S(& similar designations), as well as the early FX classes, in the Stock section.

The main reason for this is because, as I understand it, the engines & engine parts were all Pontiac factory parts, with GM part numbers. And these parts actually came on later Pontiac model cars, which could be bought by the general public.

So, in light of the fact that the FS cars, from recent years, are included in the Stock class, I feel that those early classes are just as, if not more "stock", than these late model FS engines.

Don't think those early model engines were allowed to have aftermarket parts, such as aftermarket intakes & roller cams. Hey, I could be wrong. But, anyhow, I'll include those early classes in this Stock section. For those who disagree, you can consider 'em Super Stock cars, if you wish.

I don't know who raced the 1st Pontiac, in any of those classes. But, 1962 is the 1st year that comes to my mine. I think I've already mentioned a couple of these cars. The 1st that comes to mind is the little 421 powered M/T Tempest. It won the A/FX class at both the Winter Nats & the US Nats, with different drivers. Also, the wife of the US Nats driver, won the S/SA class, in a full size Pontiac.

Then, in '63, Pontiac actually installed the 421SD engine into several Tempests & Tempest wagons.