Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Just thought of something else. Jim Kuntz and I set the D/S record at 10.88 in the fall
of 1987 and the C/S record in 1988 at 10.92. We claim both records as the first in
the 10's in both classes. If someone can prove me wrong I will back off of that.

We had a Bad 1970 red Cobra Jet Mustang orginally built by Larry Yow in 1982/3.
Kuntz improved on the already great performance of that car in order to set both records.

S.E.

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Just thought of something else. Jim Kuntz and I set the D/S record at 10.88 in the fall
of 1987 and the C/S record in 1988 at 10.92. We claim both records as the first in
the 10's in both classes. If someone can prove me wrong I will back off of that.

We had a Bad 1970 red Cobra Jet Mustang orginally built by Larry Yow in 1982/3.
Kuntz improved on the already great performance of that car in order to set both records.

S.E.

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

S.E. - We may not be talking about the same race. I looked at the record certificate I have and it says April 4, 1981. You were racing the silver convertible. I also have a certificate for the E record set on Feb 14, 1981. I also have record certificates for the A record 10.73 and the B record 10.76 from 1986 with the 396.

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Dwight:

You are 100% correct. The race I was talking about was the 1982 Green Valley
Points Race. I only raced Kuntz's 69 Convertible in 1982. In 1981 I didn't race
but 1 or 2 races in Tinker Green's AS/M Mustang.
So, we are both right.
By the way that was one BAD 302 you had. Along with several other cars
you raced thru the years.

S.E.

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Thanks for the compliment!! You and Jim and Dennis Oliver were always inspiration. It's humbling to look back and see how my life was influenced by such great people who I can call friends . . . and proud to do so. I just wish I had been half the driver you are.

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Dwight:

Thanks, Dwight I always thought the same of you except the emblem on
your race cars was the wrong shape.

S.E.

P.S. The reason this says Jeff Colvert posting is I am helping him today.

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Where did you get that idea??? Your Mother didn't raise you right or sumpthin'. Now that oval has been morphed into a pentagon and there's probably no hope for you anymore! Have you ever even driven a BowTie? I know Verne has at least ridden in one. That's the only thing I can figure that has saved him from death and destruction!

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Guys I want to add something to the mike walter's thing it was a 327 (wow) and here's the kicker it had a powerglide!!!!!!!! in it.

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

I think the Stockers have came along way, since the real true Stock classes from the 60's, with 7" slicks and limited sized header-collectors, with complete exhaust system attached.
1966 records for you Rocket Launchers in Stock Class.
A/S.. record holder,,Bill Jenkins,,11.66 (66 Chevy II, 327/350hp)
A/S.. MPH record holder, Bill Stiles,,123.96 (66' Plymouth 426/425 Hemi
..The E/S record was 12.99,,,So slow, compared to todays missles,
kind of like watching grass grow..
Paul

Re: Who was the first 10 sec. stick Stocker and
 

Yes Paul, but you can cut the grass. How do we get stock back to the basics to where it's affordable for most. Not to where you have to spend $40,000 to $80,000 to have a "somewhat competitive" car.

This used to be an entry level class.

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Bobby,
I really meant to say, I liked the old way better. I really don't know, is faster better for the Stock Class guys now...Lots of 'Dinero" to run a car,,,though some guys are doing without hitting the kids 'college fund',,
Kind of liked the way those 57' Chevy's dominated from J/S and on down, until V/S,,where Keith Berg had the 50' Olds.;)
PC

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Paul, I used to have one of those '57 Chevy's. 210 four door hardtop. Ran F/S w/220hp & a 3 speed stick. Fit right at the top of the class (3316 shipping weight = 15.07 p/w). All the 2 drs. ran E/S and the wagons & convertibles were a least 100 lbs. heaver. Ran low 15's @ 91-92 mph and I thought I was flying.

Used to drive to the races, open the dumps, race, close them and drive back home (until we puit the 5.13 rear in).
When we started flat towing it (on the ground) I thought we were a 1st class jr. stock team.

By the way, this was back in 1963. I was a married college strudent with a kid. Could barely afford the entry fee each week. Raced for a trophy & a $25 gift certificate from Murray's Auto Supply in Miami (still in business) and had a ball.

Now I have a car 3 sec. faster, that doesn't feel nearly as fast. Go figure. I guess it's because the other cars are so much faster now.

Don't think I have as much fun as I did back then, but it still beats the heck out of fishing, hunting or golf.

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Bobby,
F/Stock,,,15.00 -15.99 wt/hp a little early for me.. Sounds like M/Stock for 1968...
Back in 68' my father started racing with my mothers 67' Cuda 273/235
4-speed "Commando' fastback...J/Stock (12.50-12.99)..And just what kind of car gave my father fits, a 57' 283/270HP dual-quad wagon,,I think Beauville. Damn thing with a 3-speed on the column too..My father could hold him off, until the last 200 feet, when the dual-quads kicked in.
14.80's @ 93MPH. DAMN THAT WAS FUN!!!
Hey,,68' Winternationals,,John Barkley, 57' Chevy M/SA 14.59...
See I did my HOMEWORK!