Pure Stocker Thread

[Dan Fahey]

Just came back from the Richmond IHRA Pro-AM race.
There were 5 Pure Sockers C/PS, 2 H/PS, my G/PS, I/PS.

What impresssed me was the affordability just by using Pump Gas.
Most of the regular Stockers and SS run well with Pump fuel and will not let other classes use it. Does not make any sense.

It would be a Cost Saving and IHRA/NHRA should start allowing it.
In fact if both Bodies want to add Sponsors, they could encourage the National Gas Brands to get more involved.

For example 94 Octane Sunoco and other High Test street performance fuels can be sold at Stations near the Drag Strips. Storage would be far safer and fuel more stable.

If you do not need the $8 to $12 per gallon fuels the Tracks have the capacity to handle those sales.

I think marketing Pure Stock harder would bring in more racers as Stock will look a lot closer to Stock.

Especially adding the foreign owned American built cars which would create a more local track race interest.

Sure wished NHRA followed up on this.

http://www.nhra.net/2004/news/june/062202.html
(ALMACK spoted this link earlier)

Dan

[Rob Butler 2931 pure stock]

Hey Bobby. I enjoyed seeing your car run. Its a good running ,working consistent car .That year model is my favorite. I told your wife how much i liked the car. Im sorry i didn't get to talk with you .The H purestock chevelle ( I think it was Jim Reyonlds), I think he has a superstock car also. Bobby Butler and I have been friends for a long time. We live in the same county, but not related. Ever body thinks we're dad and son. lol. When we first started running purestock in 96or 97 bret keppner thought we were too. He would anounced that all the time. I've been out for a few years, but im glad to be able to run some this year.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

I plan on having mine @ Clay City & London Pro Am F/PS 79 malibu 305 4 speed.
Mike Taylor 3601

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

I plan on having mine @ Clay City & London Pro Am F/PS 79 malibu 305 4 speed.
Mike Taylor 3601

I hope to see you at MP in June Mike. I am trying to get my rear setup finished and some testing done before mid June. If not, then I definitely want to head to the London track later in the year.

I was swapping out the rear in my 95 and had a small setback. The rear ABS sensors won't come out without destroying them, so it looks like new ones are 75 bucks each side.

On a positive note... I love the rear disk brake setup.
I can swap rears without opening up the brakes lines.
Plus, the calipers act as an axle retention device. (ask me how I know ...LOL )

[Mike Taylor 3601]

I'm gonna try to go to UMTR @ Clay City, Ohio Valley,Owingsville& Bowling Green
Mike Taylor 3601

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

I'm gonna try to go to UMTR @ Clay City, Ohio Valley,Owingsville& Bowling Green
Mike Taylor 3601

Sounds good.
I knew about the UMTR @ OV and CC, but I was not aware there was an event for those @ Beech Bend.

I have another 95 GT that is identical to the automatic GT that I would love to build as a manual Pure Stocker if I ever upgrade the automatic car to NHRA Stock.

[Tand E racing]

question? i assume that IHRA uses the same horsepower ratings as NHRA for they're pure stock class
unlike Phillip i wish there was more IHRA tracks in the northwest area to run not only Pure stock but some of the other classes IHRA offers. I think the closest right now is Ashcroft BC and i believe a track in Montana recently switched to IHRA?

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Just came back from the Richmond IHRA Pro-AM race.
There were 5 Pure Sockers C/PS, 2 H/PS, my G/PS, I/PS.

What impresssed me was the affordability just by using Pump Gas.
Most of the regular Stockers and SS run well with Pump fuel and will not let other classes use it. Does not make any sense.

It would be a Cost Saving and IHRA/NHRA should start allowing it.
In fact if both Bodies want to add Sponsors, they could encourage the National Gas Brands to get more involved.

For example 94 Octane Sunoco and other High Test street performance fuels can be sold at Stations near the Drag Strips. Storage would be far safer and fuel more stable.

If you do not need the $8 to $12 per gallon fuels the Tracks have the capacity to handle those sales.

I think marketing Pure Stock harder would bring in more racers as Stock will look a lot closer to Stock.

Especially adding the foreign owned American built cars which would create a more local track race interest.

Sure wished NHRA followed up on this.

http://www.nhra.net/2004/news/june/062202.html
(ALMACK spoted this link earlier)

Dan

We can only hope so Dan, and beyond the lower cost fuel, it would allow the engines to run cleaner, so we could help keep our clean air clean...especially in the northwest with all of your trees! My car has a low compression engine, so It would probably like the 94 Octane Sunoco, over the 110 stock legal fuel. Good luck with your racing this year!

[cicero819]

Hey NHRA! you're missing the boat, wouldn't hurt to run this class at the Divisional level. Pure stock with only dot soft tires. I would buy a new Challenger or Mustang in a second.CR

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by cicero819

Hey NHRA! you're missing the boat, wouldn't hurt to run this class at the Divisional level. Pure stock with only dot soft tires. I would buy a new Challenger or Mustang in a second.CR

I'm with you on this, as I've had my eyes on the Challengers since they came out, and have entertained thoughts of doing the same thing. It would be nice to be able to race in Stock Eliminator with a car I can drive to/from the track, thus eliminating the need for a truck/trailer combo, and a house with an RV lot on the side of it. Plus I believe those V6 Challengers are nearly 300hp 13-14sec. monsters, as are the Camaros and Mustangs!!!

I no longer feel bad for not being 10-20yrs older so I could've bought a near new or brand new muscle car from the dealer....