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Old 04-09-2018, 07:38 AM   #9
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Default Re: Is there any hope of NHRA separating traditional Stocker

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Originally Posted by fastlane View Post
The thread was about
separating traditional stock class from the new factory cars. And if that was done there could be lots of changes. There is already a separate class for them FS/XX heads up it is the now the most popular new class and if NHRA gets smart they will expand it to all events instead of just 7 and that would make everyone happy.
NHRA is not going to separate the NEW factory STOCK cars from the TRADITIONAL factory STOCK cars. Other than a VIN, which the new cars don't have because of federal EPA and safety regulations, there is no difference between a 68 Cobra Jet and a 2008 Cobra Jet. Or a 69 COPO and a 2012 COPO or a Hemi Dart and a Drag Pack. They have definitely increased interest in Stock Eliminator so whether I like them or not, I like them.

I would LOVE to see the FS/XX thing become 21st Century Pro Stock BUT NHRA has an incredible knack for ruining things by changing them to make them better. The "hot lick" with people younger than me right now is the "Street Outlaws" and "no prep" stuff and by leaving the 9" tires on the cars, the "tuners" are the ones winning some of the races not the guys throwing the most money at the track.
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