Few Questions New Comer
 

Greetings, I am one of those import sport compacts that will be hopefully competing next year in the new classes announced by NHRA in the last couple days. I have sent a email to NHRA but only received a generic response on waiting until the rule book comes out or a update posted. I am attempting to get a jump start on whatever changes I need to complete for the 09 season. I hope I don't encounter the usual comments about imports, rice ect. I enjoy racing and just want to continue racing no matter what the series may be.

What class would stock engine fwd be in, stock hp is 110's weight 2100lbs w/o driver?
What can be done to engines in the classes, pistons, cams, left stock?
Electronics? programmable fuel and ignition?
Any specific class for 5sp's compared to automatics?


Thank you for your time, advice, and information.

Re: Few Questions New Comer
 

You first need to get an education in classification guide 101. I barely understand it and I been racing for 39 years. I would suggest going to a divisional near you and talk to tech people and racers.Remember there are tech people and then there are stock/superstock tech people. Find out which ones to talk to.JMO anybody else?

Greg

Re: Few Questions New Comer
 

First thing you need to find out is if your car is in the book as a Stocker combo, a division tech director can help with that. If its not your out of luck, what we have heard is that Super Stock classes will be added for some of the nopi cars but they are not adding Stocker classes so check with your division tech man. The guide shows all the american cars and only Opel, Honda, Mitsubishi and Saturn being an odd ball.

Re: Few Questions New Comer
 

Steve,
I've been running a FWD car in Stock for almost 20 years now. I can tell you it's as confusing now as it was 20 years ago. If you would like I will try to answer your questions. Lets do this by email. Jim
jimwahl@embarqmail.com

Re: Few Questions New Comer
 

Thank you the information and help, looking forward to a seeing a set of rules and a approved body list from NHRA in the near future.

Re: Few Questions New Comer
 

Steve -- Since no one else did I will -- WELCOME -- we need racers of all kinds even though most of us don't understand or know about anything but domestic iron - I'm sure between myself and others here you'll find a place to race -- again , welcome aboard ! ! !

BTW -- Even though I'm a used car guy I can't tell what brand your car is -- shame on me .

Re: Few Questions New Comer
 

Thanks for the welcome, Its a 1991 Honda CRX SI I currently run in the Street Stock class. Goes mid 13's at 98mph w/ 135whp/105tq . 60' is low 1.7's on a healthy engine/trans setup. I just concentrate on the 60's and getting the car to leave hard. Nothing special just a fun project car I enjoy racing on weekends.
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Steve -- God Bless You !! I can't imagine the brutal verbal beating that I'd receive from my "friends" if I raced around with "Big Tuna" on my car . Hey Pudgie - you out there ? You must be OK -- your friends can't be any different...........

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LOL Its a nickname I have carried since high school football, its a name no one forgets and no one forgets the car so it has its advantages :) .

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Typically the non-OEM front air dam would not be allowed. But maybe the new rules are different for imports. Something to look into.
Purty engine!