Heads Up Late Model Cars
 

There was some talk lately from NHRA and a couple of other sanctions about some Top Stock type racing, similar to what Div 1 had this fall. I am wondering how much interest there would be in this. Pro Tree, about 3250 V8 cars, 3450 V10 cars, 3650 Blown cars or thereabouts. There are sure enough of us out here make a class, sorta like S/S in the 60's. NHRA Stock rules and specs. Comments

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Jeff,
I haven't raced myself in quite a while now but I really think that is what both NHRA and IHRA needs if there is to be any type of interest in class cars. I am 61 and have been a life long drag race fan and I raced for almost 25 years myself.

But . . . as much as I love going to the races, when the class cars and the .90 cars come to the line, it is time for a lunch break. Dont get me wrong, I love watching the class cars wheelstand etc but when it comes down to it, it is bracket racing and I cannot stand watching it. I bracket raced myself for almot 25 years, but I just am not a good spectator. I love Pro Stock and enjoy the show of the fuel cars because they are heads up racing. That is the way it should be !

Realistically I know that because of the economics, stock and SS will probably never again be a heads up deal, but if it was, I would sit and watch every bit of it !

Just my opinion,

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hey jeff how about big block chevys 2500lbs and nos.that would even the hp!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha

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I think the blown Mustangs would still kill you at 3650 lbs.

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Only if there are some races on the west/left coast

If it ends up like IHRA - with almost all races east of the Mississippi - we would not be able to make many

:-) peace

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Jeff, call Phil Painter , he is always looking for a draw at the MATS event and I'm thinking he is starting to open to other brands these days.
You got his number.
Nitro

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I would pay to see this.

I have to believe that this is what the manufacturers are hoping for as well.

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Would be cool. I wish they would bring top stock back where we race!

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Jeff, please check your two week-old PMs.

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I've always liked the idea of a Top Stock format and would like to see A-B-C cars combined on a B weight. I'd also like to see D-E-F with the same format on E weight. . Would be exciting for the racers and the fans and may give incentive for the slower classes to move up. But now that NHRA has AAAAAA classes, that kinda screws my idea up.

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x2 !!

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While I have no dog in this fight, I have to admit that watching Top Stock at the last IHRA Event at Norwalk was some of the most exciting racing I've witnessed. It was "the" event Saturday night, and the stands stayed packed to watch. The fans loved the brand rivalries, and I think they liked the old cars, vs. the new tech cars. Of course they had the crate motors, that I'm sure the Mopar, GM Performance Parts, and Ford Racing benefited from, but sounds like may have had issues? Detroit would have to love it, and with some promotion, I think it could be a winner, for the tracks and keep the factories involved!

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Sharx
That was a great race , I enoyed it because I won it . The place was a mad house that sat night.

I broke a rocker in the finial qualifing round Friday and the lost a lash cap in the motor . We took the motor apart that night and found the cap.Then drove to summit racing store 2hrs away arrived at 9am .

Got the parts and drove straight back , put the motor back together made first round and went on to win the race . What a great night in front of a full house at Norwalk

P.S.
Jeff, the mustangs need to be at 3450 to run with the mopars and new camaro's . head up , under the lights and Saturday night racing . I for one would love it

2006 IHRA Top Stock World Champ

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I have been talking to several people lately who really seem interested in a late model heads up class. It could be a real deal. I have not heard from NHRA yet, but there are a couple of sanctions interested. Maybe we need an association to provide a class for these different events. If you read Kershaw's article in Comp Plus, the Ford factory guys are in favor as is Mopar. I need to round up Kershaw. Anybody know his email? PM me if you have it. Heads up, pro tree, no bye except rd 1(fast loser comes back) specs, rules, easy, not hard to administer. Did I say 1964-65-68. I think I know how to alter the wheelbase on a challenger that nobody can see. Could be fun.

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Any transmission?

Maybe the weekend before or after National meets here on the west/left coast - LMAO


:-) peace

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Stay tuned for the Supercar Series

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Looks like its time to create a new Association Forum! ADRL SuperCars

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We will try and have 2 CJ's at Houston!!!!!:D

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......and they are off !!!!!

This should be some great raceing.

Spend early, spend often, and spend a lot.

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