fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!!

ghost · 09-14-2016, 10:03 PM

why you do the fuel test in stock super stock class?
If you want to cheat, you can do with so much options.

in other classes, no fuel tests and nobody run with nytro or any additive

The problem is many car stock and SS, can run with pump gas. the racers lose time on the return road.

the racing fuel cost $12.00 VS $2.00 for pump gas.

Why the pump gas is not accepted?

for me... the fuel test is useless, same for the head-up.

it's my opignon

Jim Wahl · 09-14-2016, 10:29 PM

Your knowledge of class racing is as poor as your spelling and sentence structure! I really hope English isn't your first language!

It's called a level playing field and fuel is checked in classes with indexes so illegal (cheating) additives cannot be added. S/SS are not the only ones where fuel is checked. Jim

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boostedf22c · 09-14-2016, 10:40 PM

We ran a good 1/2 a second faster running methanol......that's not allowed. Fuel is the limiting factor on many combinations in S/SS and if it's not checked good luck hanging with the forced induction cars.

Alan Roehrich · 09-14-2016, 10:58 PM

Why? Because they are restricted performance based classes.

MR DERBY CITY · 09-14-2016, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost

why you do the fuel test in stock super stock class?
If you want to cheat, you can do with so much options.

in other classes, no fuel tests and nobody run with nytro or any additive

The problem is many car stock and SS, can run with pump gas. the racers lose time on the return road.

the racing fuel cost $12.00 VS $2.00 for pump gas.

Why the pump gas is not accepted?

for me... the fuel test is useless, same for the head-up.

it's my opignon

Here is my opinion, you need to try bracket racing, I am sure it is a better fit for you. Stk/SS is not for everyone ....How about that ??

Everett Vassar · 09-14-2016, 11:13 PM

Most racers at the top of their class work very hard to run real fast. The payoff comes with their class wins,and their heads up wins.wouldn't be fair for me to juice my fuel and put a half car length on them.

The Hawk · 09-14-2016, 11:16 PM

Why? Because NHRA says so....End of discussion.

james schaechter · 09-15-2016, 04:42 AM

The time in line waiting to scale and fuel check is minimal and provides a quick way to validate some basic rule adherence. They do a good job moving people through in my opinion.

If they allowed pump gas, it would be very difficult to police what is right and what is wrong.

If you don't believe in heads up, class racing is probably not going to appeal to you. It is a lot more time and money to build and maintain one of the stock and Superstock cars than a traditional non performance car that is not restricted with the rules.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost

why you do the fuel test in stock super stock class?
If you want to cheat, you can do with so much options.

in other classes, no fuel tests and nobody run with nytro or any additive

The problem is many car stock and SS, can run with pump gas. the racers lose time on the return road.

the racing fuel cost $12.00 VS $2.00 for pump gas.

Why the pump gas is not accepted?

for me... the fuel test is useless, same for the head-up.

it's my opignon

goinbroke2 · 09-15-2016, 07:41 AM

Edit: never mind, was just adding my opignon. lol

Randall Klein · 09-15-2016, 08:02 AM

As racers and chemists looked for any edge, stuff like Gold, ERC became available and expensive. Some had a harsh smell, and fuel ck guys were getting nauseatted as car after car idle by. When almost everyone had something, it was back to square one.
Additionally, NHRA saw a way to milk gas suppliers for $ to be a spec fuel.

09-14-2016, 10:03 PM	#1
ghost Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! why you do the fuel test in stock super stock class? If you want to cheat, you can do with so much options. in other classes, no fuel tests and nobody run with nytro or any additive The problem is many car stock and SS, can run with pump gas. the racers lose time on the return road. the racing fuel cost $12.00 VS $2.00 for pump gas. Why the pump gas is not accepted? for me... the fuel test is useless, same for the head-up. it's my opignon

09-14-2016, 10:29 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 636 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! Your knowledge of class racing is as poor as your spelling and sentence structure! I really hope English isn't your first language! It's called a level playing field and fuel is checked in classes with indexes so illegal (cheating) additives cannot be added. S/SS are not the only ones where fuel is checked. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

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boostedf22c Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 483 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! We ran a good 1/2 a second faster running methanol......that's not allowed. Fuel is the limiting factor on many combinations in S/SS and if it's not checked good luck hanging with the forced induction cars. __________________ Carey Bales 316D DD/AT www.racetactics.net

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Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,969 Likes: 1,136 Liked 1,218 Times in 313 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! Why? Because they are restricted performance based classes. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! Most racers at the top of their class work very hard to run real fast. The payoff comes with their class wins,and their heads up wins.wouldn't be fair for me to juice my fuel and put a half car length on them.

09-14-2016, 11:16 PM	#7
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,192 Likes: 0 Liked 250 Times in 107 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! Why? Because NHRA says so....End of discussion. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

09-15-2016, 07:41 AM	#9
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 767 Likes: 852 Liked 210 Times in 82 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! Edit: never mind, was just adding my opignon. lol

09-15-2016, 08:02 AM	#10
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 318 Times in 67 Posts	Re: fuel test in stock superstock WHY!!!! As racers and chemists looked for any edge, stuff like Gold, ERC became available and expensive. Some had a harsh smell, and fuel ck guys were getting nauseatted as car after car idle by. When almost everyone had something, it was back to square one. Additionally, NHRA saw a way to milk gas suppliers for $ to be a spec fuel.