Question for Len Imbrogno

Arnold Greene · 08-25-2007, 10:08 PM

Hi, Len. Any truth to the rumor of a stock class re-vamp, starting @ 7.0? Thanks, Arnold Greene

Len Imbrogno · 08-27-2007, 01:17 PM

Arnold,

Good to hear from you.
The NHRA is taking a look at lighter weight breaks in stock. Obviously there are safety concerns and rule adjustments that need to be considered. When you look at the renewed interest in new high horsepower cars from GM, Ford and MOPAR coming down the line, as well as current A/S cars that could stand to go on a "diet", it does look like it may be time to make such a move. I have had a number of emails from other racers on this issue as well. Further input from racers on this subject is welcomed.

Len

Arnold Greene · 08-27-2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'll send you an email.

Arnold

Jack Matyas · 08-27-2007, 03:56 PM

Len--Glad to see the NHRA is taking a look at the weight breaks--at the recent Toyo Tires Nationals we had a D/FIA entry that only a few weeks before was a B/FIA car--thats a 672 lb. swing in weight--can that be safe ?? To put some of these high H.P. rocketships on a diet is a great idea---go for it.......

Chad Rhodes · 08-27-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Len--Glad to see the NHRA is taking a look at the weight breaks--at the recent Toyo Tires Nationals we had a D/FIA entry that only a few weeks before was a B/FIA car--thats a 672 lb. swing in weight--can that be safe ?? To put some of these high H.P. rocketships on a diet is a great idea---go for it.......

I agree 100%

Dick Butler · 08-27-2007, 07:06 PM

It would be great to see a GT class start higher also. This would separate the HEAVY big Blocks from the fly wt small block cars in GT/A and AA. 7 and 7.5 would be able to do this and this would make the factoring less a problem in this class.
Dick Butler

Jeff Lee · 08-27-2007, 07:12 PM

I understand new cars like the GT500 Shelby need a lower weight break to fit in the A class. Will NHRA requlate boost with these supercharged engines? Or will they be allowed to dominate the class with every change of a pulley? NHRA has allowed unrequlated boost in the turbo cars so should this be any different? My understanding is 650 horsepower is easily obtainable with a factory built engine with smaller pulley, headers and engine management by allowable ECU's.
Speaking of supercharged engines, were does the late model Lightening fall? Didn't Evan Smith build one for Stock? I assume it was not successful? If not, then the GT500 may not be a threat. Either way, I hate to see pulley's determine who the number 1 qualifier is.
I am anxious to see GT500's in stock. They belong here just as everything else produced in America. I just think care should be taken on the part of NHRA and IHRA.
Other exciting new entries should include the Z06's, new Challenger and of course the Viper's. Played right, we could see a real revival in Stock.

08-25-2007, 10:08 PM	#1
Arnold Greene Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 132 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Question for Len Imbrogno Hi, Len. Any truth to the rumor of a stock class re-vamp, starting @ 7.0? Thanks, Arnold Greene __________________ Arnold Greene IHRA/NHRA 2420 A/S, B/S

08-27-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
Len Imbrogno Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 40 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question for Len Imbrogno Arnold, Good to hear from you. The NHRA is taking a look at lighter weight breaks in stock. Obviously there are safety concerns and rule adjustments that need to be considered. When you look at the renewed interest in new high horsepower cars from GM, Ford and MOPAR coming down the line, as well as current A/S cars that could stand to go on a "diet", it does look like it may be time to make such a move. I have had a number of emails from other racers on this issue as well. Further input from racers on this subject is welcomed. Len __________________ Len Imbrogno Last edited by Len Imbrogno; 08-27-2007 at 01:21 PM.

08-27-2007, 01:28 PM	#3
Arnold Greene Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 132 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Question for Len Imbrogno Thanks for the reply. I'll send you an email. Arnold __________________ Arnold Greene IHRA/NHRA 2420 A/S, B/S

08-27-2007, 03:56 PM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 340 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: Question for Len Imbrogno Len--Glad to see the NHRA is taking a look at the weight breaks--at the recent Toyo Tires Nationals we had a D/FIA entry that only a few weeks before was a B/FIA car--thats a 672 lb. swing in weight--can that be safe ?? To put some of these high H.P. rocketships on a diet is a great idea---go for it....... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

08-27-2007, 07:06 PM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Question for Len Imbrogno It would be great to see a GT class start higher also. This would separate the HEAVY big Blocks from the fly wt small block cars in GT/A and AA. 7 and 7.5 would be able to do this and this would make the factoring less a problem in this class. Dick Butler

08-27-2007, 07:12 PM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Question for Len Imbrogno I understand new cars like the GT500 Shelby need a lower weight break to fit in the A class. Will NHRA requlate boost with these supercharged engines? Or will they be allowed to dominate the class with every change of a pulley? NHRA has allowed unrequlated boost in the turbo cars so should this be any different? My understanding is 650 horsepower is easily obtainable with a factory built engine with smaller pulley, headers and engine management by allowable ECU's. Speaking of supercharged engines, were does the late model Lightening fall? Didn't Evan Smith build one for Stock? I assume it was not successful? If not, then the GT500 may not be a threat. Either way, I hate to see pulley's determine who the number 1 qualifier is. I am anxious to see GT500's in stock. They belong here just as everything else produced in America. I just think care should be taken on the part of NHRA and IHRA. Other exciting new entries should include the Z06's, new Challenger and of course the Viper's. Played right, we could see a real revival in Stock. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX