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Dick Butler · 06-29-2013, 09:30 PM

Anyone remember the Car Craft Stock series of 4 or 5 months? It was in 1968 I believe. Kept me waiting every month for more info on how to run Stock. By todays standard very basic and incomplete infor but just enough to "hook you" on searching for the 56 or 57 Dellivery for Jr. Stock or a 9 pass wagon to fit the class.
The years which have passed added THOUSANDS of new, newer combinations. All had advantages, options, tech differences. Then there are the NHRA Specs and enforcement issues.
I honestly believe a basic Mod motor /lb / cu model class that had tight rules could draw many from the current classes if played right by the Media, NHRA or tracks. I think one converter co or another might bite as sponsorship. Probably tires, gears wheels. Motor must be the same stuff.Cheaper. Play it up as the "Hot ticket " and be persistent and it could work for everyone. One spec motor for ANYONES chassis at the wt and gradually it would evolve...to everyones fun without 30K drive train. The view from outside is easier than looking over the garage full of parts for a "special " car lovingly progressed for 40 years.

06-29-2013, 09:30 PM	#123
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: End of Stock and SuperStock Racing?? Anyone remember the Car Craft Stock series of 4 or 5 months? It was in 1968 I believe. Kept me waiting every month for more info on how to run Stock. By todays standard very basic and incomplete infor but just enough to "hook you" on searching for the 56 or 57 Dellivery for Jr. Stock or a 9 pass wagon to fit the class. The years which have passed added THOUSANDS of new, newer combinations. All had advantages, options, tech differences. Then there are the NHRA Specs and enforcement issues. I honestly believe a basic Mod motor /lb / cu model class that had tight rules could draw many from the current classes if played right by the Media, NHRA or tracks. I think one converter co or another might bite as sponsorship. Probably tires, gears wheels. Motor must be the same stuff.Cheaper. Play it up as the "Hot ticket " and be persistent and it could work for everyone. One spec motor for ANYONES chassis at the wt and gradually it would evolve...to everyones fun without 30K drive train. The view from outside is easier than looking over the garage full of parts for a "special " car lovingly progressed for 40 years.