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oldskool · 11-02-2021, 03:29 PM

"...all automatics..."

Now there's a subject we can talk about.

IMO(which I realize not everyone agrees with), except for the same-class heads-up runs, the other runs in Stock are just a bracket race, for Stock LEGAL cars. The driver can dial any time they want, as long as it's not slower than their class index. Therefore, a really slow, low class Stocker, can win some races, with their index as their dial-in.

Anyhow, because the majority of Stock runs are basically dial-your-own bracket rules, I(and some others) feel that auto trans cars have at least a slight advantage. I suppose that's just one of the reasons most Stockers are auto.

Therefore, I'd like to see there be some sort of incentive for more guys to build stick Stockers. I don't know exactly what that would be. Maybe have an added separate Stick race, @ all div races & nat events ? Maybe get some sponsors to come up with a cash purse for winner & RU ? Maybe Stocker stick winner run SS stick winner ? OR ???

BUT, the main thing I'd like to see is some sort of special race-within-a-race for just the Stockers with carbs -- No Fuel injection, no computer controls, no turbos, no superchargers -- you know -- old school Stockers. 1-carb, 2-carbs, or 3-carbs OK, but carb cars only.

Well hey, I suppose most everybody has an idea of changes they'd like to see. I reckin we just need to hope NHRA continues to run Stock & SS, even tho not everybody likes the rules.

"...can't stay focused very long, watching 10 and 11 second Novas ,Camaros, Dusters and Malibus...Not enough variety in Stock..."

Check out the variety in the top 8 from this year's US Nats.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2021#indextop

In fact, if you look down the list, there are lots of different models on the list. But, I suppose there will always be more Camaros than anything else.

11-02-2021, 03:29 PM	#58
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Indy 62 Pics "...all automatics..." Now there's a subject we can talk about. IMO(which I realize not everyone agrees with), except for the same-class heads-up runs, the other runs in Stock are just a bracket race, for Stock LEGAL cars. The driver can dial any time they want, as long as it's not slower than their class index. Therefore, a really slow, low class Stocker, can win some races, with their index as their dial-in. Anyhow, because the majority of Stock runs are basically dial-your-own bracket rules, I(and some others) feel that auto trans cars have at least a slight advantage. I suppose that's just one of the reasons most Stockers are auto. Therefore, I'd like to see there be some sort of incentive for more guys to build stick Stockers. I don't know exactly what that would be. Maybe have an added separate Stick race, @ all div races & nat events ? Maybe get some sponsors to come up with a cash purse for winner & RU ? Maybe Stocker stick winner run SS stick winner ? OR ??? BUT, the main thing I'd like to see is some sort of special race-within-a-race for just the Stockers with carbs -- No Fuel injection, no computer controls, no turbos, no superchargers -- you know -- old school Stockers. 1-carb, 2-carbs, or 3-carbs OK, but carb cars only. Well hey, I suppose most everybody has an idea of changes they'd like to see. I reckin we just need to hope NHRA continues to run Stock & SS, even tho not everybody likes the rules. "...can't stay focused very long, watching 10 and 11 second Novas ,Camaros, Dusters and Malibus...Not enough variety in Stock..." Check out the variety in the top 8 from this year's US Nats. https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2021#indextop In fact, if you look down the list, there are lots of different models on the list. But, I suppose there will always be more Camaros than anything else. Last edited by oldskool; 11-02-2021 at 06:18 PM.