What Pro stock could and maybe should be. - Page 2

cutta · 11-18-2011, 08:33 PM

Exciting idea but as other have said, the transition to this point would take loads of money and would leave the racing operations of every team with parts they couldn't use.

Personally, I like how close the racing is now and know that overhauling the class in any manner would take money and lots of effort. Also, everyone keep in mind that parity is key in this class. Its easy to come up with an idea, but its hard to figure out ways to implement it smoothly and cheaply which I think many people forget.

I say leave it alone. I've been watching Pro Stock for 17 years from the age of 7 til now(age 24). I'm just as excited to see Pro Stock as I was when I was young. I guess there's just more to the class than body styles in my opinion.

1legjerry · 11-18-2011, 08:49 PM

I would keep the drivetrain the same, chassis the same, just make them use a stock body. Just like they come out of the factory. No more paint on headlights and taillights

X-TECH MAN · 11-18-2011, 09:24 PM

OK.....Then what would you do in all your infinate wisdom. Where will the current teams be when and if Pro Funny stock just goes away like Pro Stock truck. Without BIG corporate sponsorships and corporate money being thrown at NHRA for the class they will be left holding the bag. An empty one at that. It couldnt get much more boring than it is now. They all look alike. GM dosent have a current body style (will the Camaro ever appear?), Ford dosent seem to care, and Dodge?????? They are not even helping the stockers. Stay with restricted engines (one carb or throttle body, 4 speeds instead of the very expensive Liberty 5 speeds, and OEM bodies. Sure they will be slower but still in the low 8's to high 7's and some of you high rollers could even play with the super stars. You always whine about being treated like red headed step children in stock and S/S.
But dont worry.....NHRA will NEVER change from it current heading until its to late.

RACER1530 · 11-18-2011, 09:27 PM

I think this is a great idea ,might spark some new interest and teams,even tv seems bored with the same old same old. change is not always easy but needed sometimes.
they need to bring fun back to racing!!!!!!!

Dwight Southerland · 11-19-2011, 12:36 AM

Off the subject.

Terry -

Is Lake Placid, FL anything like the Lake Placid in the movies?

Dwight

Greg Hill · 11-19-2011, 08:44 AM

I read somewhere that it cost about $3 million to run a pro stock team for a year. Why not have rules that encourage more participation and have bodies that are recognizable to any one. I think you could easily see pro stock racers that compete on a regional basis with costs much less. It would be a financial hit to the current pro stock racers but in the long term interests of the class I think it makes sense.

X-TECH MAN · 11-19-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Off the subject.

Terry -

Is Lake Placid, FL anything like the Lake Placid in the movies?

Dwight

No.....I call it the "land of the living dead" or the staging lanes to the grave. If it wasnt for all the car shows all of the time, the 4 drag strips in the area, and so many Harley guys riding all the time in the good weather here I would have rolled over and died........LOL. The one in the movies is up in the frozen north of New York.

Dwight Southerland · 11-19-2011, 09:57 AM

I just thought that if it were like the movies, you were looking to add excitement to your life. If you had to deal with those huge aligators and stuff like in the movies, it would keep your heart beating.

Dick Butler · 11-19-2011, 10:19 AM

Greg, I think many could agree about the Body looking Production but then there might be all one body winning due to very equal power but very different aerodynamics but....
NHRA removed trucks and lost legally for the same reason they might lose on Cars.
If the economy doesnt change soon the Sponsors will dry up and Pro will look like Comp.
Too much cost for the technology, TOO little pay back.

X-TECH MAN · 11-19-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

I just thought that if it were like the movies, you were looking to add excitement to your life. If you had to deal with those huge aligators and stuff like in the movies, it would keep your heart beating.

LOL.....We have alligators in most lakes and cannals but nothing THAT big. Mostlly 10-12 feet and under.

11-18-2011, 08:33 PM	#11
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 346 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. Exciting idea but as other have said, the transition to this point would take loads of money and would leave the racing operations of every team with parts they couldn't use. Personally, I like how close the racing is now and know that overhauling the class in any manner would take money and lots of effort. Also, everyone keep in mind that parity is key in this class. Its easy to come up with an idea, but its hard to figure out ways to implement it smoothly and cheaply which I think many people forget. I say leave it alone. I've been watching Pro Stock for 17 years from the age of 7 til now(age 24). I'm just as excited to see Pro Stock as I was when I was young. I guess there's just more to the class than body styles in my opinion. __________________ Adriel Paradise, Paradise Racing Team Driver/Crew Chief(at least my dad claims me to be) B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas

11-18-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
1legjerry Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 68 Likes: 4 Liked 59 Times in 9 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. I would keep the drivetrain the same, chassis the same, just make them use a stock body. Just like they come out of the factory. No more paint on headlights and taillights

11-18-2011, 09:24 PM	#13
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,207 Likes: 1,049 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. OK.....Then what would you do in all your infinate wisdom. Where will the current teams be when and if Pro Funny stock just goes away like Pro Stock truck. Without BIG corporate sponsorships and corporate money being thrown at NHRA for the class they will be left holding the bag. An empty one at that. It couldnt get much more boring than it is now. They all look alike. GM dosent have a current body style (will the Camaro ever appear?), Ford dosent seem to care, and Dodge?????? They are not even helping the stockers. Stay with restricted engines (one carb or throttle body, 4 speeds instead of the very expensive Liberty 5 speeds, and OEM bodies. Sure they will be slower but still in the low 8's to high 7's and some of you high rollers could even play with the super stars. You always whine about being treated like red headed step children in stock and S/S. But dont worry.....NHRA will NEVER change from it current heading until its to late. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 11-18-2011 at 09:32 PM.

11-18-2011, 09:27 PM	#14
RACER1530 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 161 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. I think this is a great idea ,might spark some new interest and teams,even tv seems bored with the same old same old. change is not always easy but needed sometimes. they need to bring fun back to racing!!!!!!! __________________ Fordyce Motorsports SC 1538 / SC 153R

11-19-2011, 12:36 AM	#15
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 53 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. Off the subject. Terry - Is Lake Placid, FL anything like the Lake Placid in the movies? Dwight

11-19-2011, 08:44 AM	#16
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,994 Likes: 63 Liked 270 Times in 68 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. I read somewhere that it cost about $3 million to run a pro stock team for a year. Why not have rules that encourage more participation and have bodies that are recognizable to any one. I think you could easily see pro stock racers that compete on a regional basis with costs much less. It would be a financial hit to the current pro stock racers but in the long term interests of the class I think it makes sense. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

11-19-2011, 09:57 AM	#18
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 53 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. I just thought that if it were like the movies, you were looking to add excitement to your life. If you had to deal with those huge aligators and stuff like in the movies, it would keep your heart beating.

11-19-2011, 10:19 AM	#19
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: What Pro stock could and maybe should be. Greg, I think many could agree about the Body looking Production but then there might be all one body winning due to very equal power but very different aerodynamics but.... NHRA removed trucks and lost legally for the same reason they might lose on Cars. If the economy doesnt change soon the Sponsors will dry up and Pro will look like Comp. Too much cost for the technology, TOO little pay back.