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Jeff Goss · 10-09-2012, 07:47 PM

I could write a book about getting into Super Stock racing with no money.

It starts with getting to know Stock/Super Stock racers. Without their help, you will mis-spend money.

I started bracket racing a 64 Malibu SS in 1992. Bought the whole car turnkey for $5500. Ran low 11's, high 10's.

Got the bug to go Super Stock racing from a good friend, Mr. Jim Ezell-who raced a SS/HA 67 Camaro. (I liked the wheelies)!

Found a great guy, Rod Stults, who had a 64 Chevelle Wagon. It had been a Super Stocker since the mid '80s. He gave me the deal of a lifetime on it. Sold the Malibu and bought the Wagon. I did a lot of homework, and built a legal 327/Powerglide for it-and ran about .3 under. Had the good fortune of winning my second Divisional I ever entered.

I had about $7000 in the whole car. Add $1100 for the open trailer (thanks Mr. Ezell) and $5500 for the 84 Chevrolet dually (thanks Mom and Dad)-I had a racing operation.

Soon after, I was introduced to Mr. Gary Rouse, who had previously owned the Wagon. He had no reason to help me, but graciously gave me great advice in every aspect of Super Stock racing. Gary is a former Division 6 Champion-running a deadly 4 door Chevelle. He has since retired and sold the car. He knows my Combo inside and out. He even let me use his best cylinder heads-and ran .7 under.

Short story long, I have finally spent a bunch of money to upgrade the whole car. Here it is...

Motorhome $20000
24' Enclosed trailer $3500 (great deal)
Wagon $17000 with new everything

It still needs a paint job, but as Rod Stults says "It will still look good in the winner's circle"!

In the end, get to know the racers and ask lots of questions. These guys are the best at giving you the shortcuts you need to be successful.

I am so thankful for the people I have met in my process. I owe them everything.

Good luck!

10-09-2012, 07:47 PM	#2
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cost of stock/super stock racing? I could write a book about getting into Super Stock racing with no money. It starts with getting to know Stock/Super Stock racers. Without their help, you will mis-spend money. I started bracket racing a 64 Malibu SS in 1992. Bought the whole car turnkey for $5500. Ran low 11's, high 10's. Got the bug to go Super Stock racing from a good friend, Mr. Jim Ezell-who raced a SS/HA 67 Camaro. (I liked the wheelies)! Found a great guy, Rod Stults, who had a 64 Chevelle Wagon. It had been a Super Stocker since the mid '80s. He gave me the deal of a lifetime on it. Sold the Malibu and bought the Wagon. I did a lot of homework, and built a legal 327/Powerglide for it-and ran about .3 under. Had the good fortune of winning my second Divisional I ever entered. I had about $7000 in the whole car. Add $1100 for the open trailer (thanks Mr. Ezell) and $5500 for the 84 Chevrolet dually (thanks Mom and Dad)-I had a racing operation. Soon after, I was introduced to Mr. Gary Rouse, who had previously owned the Wagon. He had no reason to help me, but graciously gave me great advice in every aspect of Super Stock racing. Gary is a former Division 6 Champion-running a deadly 4 door Chevelle. He has since retired and sold the car. He knows my Combo inside and out. He even let me use his best cylinder heads-and ran .7 under. Short story long, I have finally spent a bunch of money to upgrade the whole car. Here it is... Motorhome $20000 24' Enclosed trailer $3500 (great deal) Wagon $17000 with new everything It still needs a paint job, but as Rod Stults says "It will still look good in the winner's circle"! In the end, get to know the racers and ask lots of questions. These guys are the best at giving you the shortcuts you need to be successful. I am so thankful for the people I have met in my process. I owe them everything. Good luck!