Preliminary NMCA Stock/Super Stock (S3)Compo Rules 2017

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Chuck Norton

My recollections of the dark, dim past of Stock racing suggest that there was once a time when the dial-in for every car was the national record BUT we were allowed to run a dime under the record without breaking out. I'll bet that Mark remembers those days (unless the whole scenario was the result of that extra shot of Jack from last night). It may seem to be an archaic methodology but we had some good racing without all the drama of 1000' shutoffs, packing in extra weight, and sandbagging the ladder.

c

Much better racing back then. Hardly ever saw a break out, ditto brake lights.

[SS3718]

Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

Sounds kind of neat. you agree Nick? Different anyways ......

I'd like to give it a try!

However, not sure if my car would be allowed based on Mr. Breeden's comments. If his N/A Drag Pak doesn't fit the class, not sure my N/A Cobra Jet motor will either. Only difference is my car is older!

[Larry Hill]

When possible we will give them a try.

[denbreeden]

[QUOTE=SS3718;521976]I'd like to give it a try!

However, not sure if my car would be allowed based on Mr. Breeden's comments. If his N/A Drag Pak doesn't fit the class, not sure my N/A Cobra Jet motor will either. Only difference is my car is older![/QUOTE

Nick,

Send Rollie and Gene an email at NMCA and tell them you would like to run the combo. Based on what was talked about your GT car wouldn't be allowed either.

Thanks,

Dennis

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by denbreeden

I stopped by the NMCA booth today and talked with Kurt and Rollie, both very nice to talk to. However they let me know that as of now the 2008 and up cars won't be allowed to run NMCA because of comments from some of the racers. The supercharged cars can run the FSC class but us NA cars are left out. I understand a lot of racers with older cars don't like the new stuff, I get that. I grew up with the muscle cars and still have my 68 GTX. The new cars are in separate classes now, there are no heads up with older cars so what is the complaint now? If you only want to run with the older cars why not run N/SS? If any of the COPO, Drag Pak or Cobra Jet owners want to run the combo series you had better email NMCA this weekend as they are making a final decision this coming week. I'll hop off my soapbox now.

Dennis Breeden

Wow !
Sorry to hear that Dennis.

As you pointed out, all the N/A FS cars are in their own classes now , so I also cannot see where that would be a problem to include you guys.

I do not currently have a FS car right now, but have been eyeballing a combo for a future build.

I'll send a message to the NMCA today regarding this.

[denbreeden]

Thanks Alan. Best of luck on the Mustang!

Dennis

[MR DERBY CITY]

Just wondering if they made a determination regarding wheelie bars, heard SANTA was bringing some for Capt Jacks wagon this XMAS.....

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Just wondering if they made a determination regarding wheelie bars, heard SANTA was bringing some for Capt Jacks wagon this XMAS.....

Preliminary says no changes for NHRA/IHRA allowed modifications with the exception of fuel/weight checks...good to go.

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Just wondering if they made a determination regarding wheelie bars, heard SANTA was bringing some for Capt Jacks wagon this XMAS.....

I was just reading the rules they posted on their site and I do not see any rule against wheelie bars.

It does say that the NMCA will set their own class indexes for each combination and they remain in effect for the entire 2017 season.

Their site:

http://www.nmcadigital.com/dl/rules/prelim/sssc.pdf

[HandOverFist]

"All NHRA Safety rules will be in effect.
No modifications, whic
h alter the car from factory stock,
are permitted unless they are specifically allowed in NHRA / IHRA rules, or as authorized by the
NMCA rules committee."