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11-16-2013, 10:31 AM

Its almost all in the bell housing, and starting line management

.At least when your trying to make fast runs to win class at Indy and the track temp is 120* or higher and your riding on a 9" wide tire. Forget about if your racing a big block or something with a tremendous amount or tq or rotating weight. You can make a fast run here or there but to be consistently fast requires a constant tune, and non stop paying attention to detail. Its not like a Showtime Grill, " SET IT AND FORGET IT" At least not what I found.

My car car was a decent Spring and Fall car. Was tough in the dog days of summer, especially at Indy. But that is on me, and why I made the switch at the end of this year to an auto.

To be successful with a stick car in all phases heads up, qualifying, bracket racing in all track conditions requires hard work, extra parts, money and know how. One of the most impressive things about Kevin Stubbs, the Zaskowskis, and some of the other sticks guys that escapes my mind at the moment. They are always ready and the cars work no matter what. Something I couldn't master with mine.

11-16-2013, 10:31 AM	#10
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Jumping in to Stock or SuperStock Its almost all in the bell housing, and starting line management .At least when your trying to make fast runs to win class at Indy and the track temp is 120* or higher and your riding on a 9" wide tire. Forget about if your racing a big block or something with a tremendous amount or tq or rotating weight. You can make a fast run here or there but to be consistently fast requires a constant tune, and non stop paying attention to detail. Its not like a Showtime Grill, " SET IT AND FORGET IT" At least not what I found. My car car was a decent Spring and Fall car. Was tough in the dog days of summer, especially at Indy. But that is on me, and why I made the switch at the end of this year to an auto. To be successful with a stick car in all phases heads up, qualifying, bracket racing in all track conditions requires hard work, extra parts, money and know how. One of the most impressive things about Kevin Stubbs, the Zaskowskis, and some of the other sticks guys that escapes my mind at the moment. They are always ready and the cars work no matter what. Something I couldn't master with mine.