Pure Stocker Thread

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

If I remember right, NHRA started requiring race gas because pump gas wouldn't check.

Pure Stock would only happen at NHRA events if there was something in it for NHRA.

Well guess so... Pump Gas having 10% Methanol !

Interesting that it helps improve performance in some cars.
Despite having a bit less BTU content !
My vehicles lost 1 a solid mpg.

FWIW:
During WW2 the Germans made synthetic fules to power their Aircraft.
When the US and Allies took them back to the SW USA to test.(1946)
Running US based high octane made them under-perform.
Using the German Fuels in German planes performance returned.
When US aircraft used the German Fuel the US aircraft underperformed.

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[Dave Gantz]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Well guess so... Pump Gas having 10% Methanol !

Interesting that it helps improve performance in some cars.
Despite having a bit less BTU content !
My vehicles lost 1 a solid mpg.


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You mean ethanol? Same thing, I guess? When NHRA started requiring race gas, I don't think pump gas had ethanol in it yet.

[Dan Fahey]

New Pure Stocker Web Site.

I am thinking of starting one and asking for pictures of Pure Stockers to collect.

May want to get all the Junior Stockers added to.

Who was the person who owned the Malibu that passed away and maintained the PS site?


Dan

[ALMACK]

Good idea Dan.
I think it would be cool to have an event and invite all levels of "Stock" or stock appearing vehicles to the event.

i.e. : The F.A.S.T. guys could run in one class
The IHRA Pure Stockers in their group
The purestockdrags.com guys in their class
...and also the IHRA/NHRA Stock Eliminator racers.

That would be cool to see a bunch of race cars that closely resemble their factory built appearance. ( instead of a bunch of giant, goofy, aftermarket hoodscoop racecars)


I myself have thought about starting a stock appearance race for 1982 and newer domestic brand factory performance machines.
Loosely based on the F.A.S.T. series but only open to 1982 and newer.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

Good idea Dan.
I think it would be cool to have an event and invite all levels of "Stock" or stock appearing vehicles to the event.

i.e. : The F.A.S.T. guys could run in one class
The IHRA Pure Stockers in their group
The purestockdrags.com guys in their class
...and also the IHRA/NHRA Stock Eliminator racers.

That would be cool to see a bunch of race cars that closely resemble their factory built appearance. ( instead of a bunch of giant, goofy, aftermarket hoodscoop racecars)


I myself have thought about starting a stock appearance race for 1982 and newer domestic brand factory performance machines.
Loosely based on the F.A.S.T. series but only open to 1982 and newer.

Actually with a little planning.. the purestockdrags racers can put on DOT's instead of street identical Coker Tires..
IHRA can provide HP and Weights .

Would be simple, they should have most of them.

It would be cool to see a Supercharged Studebaker running down a new Camaro.

Or a classic race between a 1967 Bonne 428/376 3-Duce against a 67 GTO.

It could spur the restoration industry to make a few changes to their Rest'o's.
Get a few of their Garage Queens exercised..

Dan










The F.A.S.T. guys.. well they are so far out of Pure Stock...

[Corvette Guy]

Very Cool

http://www.youtube.com/user/PureStockDrags

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by Corvette Guy

Very Cool

http://www.youtube.com/user/PureStockDrags

x 2 for me....

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

Good idea Dan.
I think it would be cool to have an event and invite all levels of "Stock" or stock appearing vehicles to the event.

i.e. : The F.A.S.T. guys could run in one class
The IHRA Pure Stockers in their group
The purestockdrags.com guys in their class
...and also the IHRA/NHRA Stock Eliminator racers.

That would be cool to see a bunch of race cars that closely resemble their factory built appearance. ( instead of a bunch of giant, goofy, aftermarket hoodscoop racecars)


I myself have thought about starting a stock appearance race for 1982 and newer domestic brand factory performance machines.
Loosely based on the F.A.S.T. series but only open to 1982 and newer.

I'm interested....

[Dan Fahey]

Thanks for the really great Reponse..

Sure would llike to see IHRA push Pure Stock a lot more, especially the PureStockDrag racing program.
It would definitely add to the ranks to bring more rides to race in our series.
A facinating opportunity to compete in a competitve program that keeps these rare cars engaged in racing history.

IHRA would be wise to reach out to PureStockDrags and invite them.
Plus PureStockDrag officials are also experienced Class Racers with an experiences Tech Department.

Just think of the incredible car show it would bring seeing rare restored rides being exercised.
Some cars we have not seen since the 60's and 70's..and teaming with personality.

In fact Nostalgic Stock would be another excellent and natural consideration helping to revive Junior Stock/Pure Stock racing.
This would be really cool because the changes to meet Pure Stock rules would be fairly inexpensive.
There already has been calls to invite Nostalgic Stock to race in IHRA.

Reposting this youtube link posted by another racer:

BTW
I am looking at planning a new Pure Stock Web Site.
Want to collect Pictures and Comments about your rides.
Going to take a lot of work and time.

Send me your history of how you got into Stock Drag Racing.
Include all your rides, pictures, brief description, especially detail the Pure Stock Rides.
danfahey@dansources.com
In Subject Line write PureStockDragRacing: Car and Class

May need help Writing, Editing and putting this together.
Volunteers appreciated

Lets ROCK the GOALS

Dan Fahey (SuperRef)

[Corvette Guy]

saw this car run 11.26



blue one ran 11.36, not sure about the black one but it was in the 11's

these car ran in Factory Stock, not FAST