Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment

Superfan1 · 07-26-2013, 03:32 PM

The NHRA finally made a logical decision:

Stock and Super Stock Rule Amendment

After a thorough internal review and consultation with the Stock/Super Stock Sportsman Racing Advisory Council, the NHRA Technical Department has decided to amend the rule regarding the notching of bumper covers in all categories of Stock and Super Stock. The following paragraph will now pertain to all categories of Stock and Super Stock.

Rear bumper cover only (i.e., not the bumper) may be notched or slotted for clearance around wheelie bars. Opening maximum is to allow for wheelie-bar movement only. Removal of rear bumper cover or trimming rear bumper cover the full width of wheelie bar prohibited.

The most recent version of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook Amendments, including this change, can be found at NHRARacer.com.

Jeff Lee · 07-26-2013, 04:13 PM

A rear bumper cover is not the same as lower valance (as you would find on see cars that have an exposed chrome bumper).
Maybe NHRA should change the language to "rear bumper cover or lower valance".

ALMACK · 07-26-2013, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

A rear bumper cover is not the same as lower valance (as you would find on see cars that have an exposed chrome bumper).
Maybe NHRA should change the language to "rear bumper cover or lower valance".

^^ good point

Tom Goldman · 07-27-2013, 01:40 PM

Semantics aside, For a change NHRA did the right thing.
The wording would be applied to mean a steel or plastic component at the bottom of the rear bumper/cover.

Jeff Teuton · 07-28-2013, 08:36 AM

I hate to tell you the wording was probably from me because the DP has just that-a cover. Nothing there. I think on the stock cars we can get them through the exhaust slots, but not on a fat tire car. It was the right move.

Bobby Brannon · 07-28-2013, 12:48 PM

We need the wording to include the valance also. Ex. 69 Camaro metal under rear bumper. Just saying.

jmantle · 07-28-2013, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Brannon

We need the wording to include the valance also. Ex. 69 Camaro metal under rear bumper. Just saying.

Jeff, my understanding was this "change" was to include whatever was under the bumper, tin or plastic. Did I get this right?

Jim Mantle div 6 SRAC

Jeff Teuton · 07-29-2013, 08:43 PM

That's right Jim, you have to realize you are dealing with Bobby Brannon, a little behind the times. He wants wheelie bars from the roof down.

Bobby Brannon · 07-29-2013, 09:33 PM

Wow.. Really. Jeff I just wish Brittney was in your Will. Lol

07-26-2013, 03:32 PM	#1
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,987 Likes: 1,659 Liked 2,631 Times in 437 Posts	Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment The NHRA finally made a logical decision: Stock and Super Stock Rule Amendment After a thorough internal review and consultation with the Stock/Super Stock Sportsman Racing Advisory Council, the NHRA Technical Department has decided to amend the rule regarding the notching of bumper covers in all categories of Stock and Super Stock. The following paragraph will now pertain to all categories of Stock and Super Stock. Rear bumper cover only (i.e., not the bumper) may be notched or slotted for clearance around wheelie bars. Opening maximum is to allow for wheelie-bar movement only. Removal of rear bumper cover or trimming rear bumper cover the full width of wheelie bar prohibited. The most recent version of the 2013 NHRA Rulebook Amendments, including this change, can be found at NHRARacer.com. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

07-26-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment A rear bumper cover is not the same as lower valance (as you would find on see cars that have an exposed chrome bumper). Maybe NHRA should change the language to "rear bumper cover or lower valance". __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

07-27-2013, 01:40 PM	#4
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,468 Likes: 874 Liked 838 Times in 232 Posts	Re: Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment Semantics aside, For a change NHRA did the right thing. The wording would be applied to mean a steel or plastic component at the bottom of the rear bumper/cover. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

07-28-2013, 08:36 AM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment I hate to tell you the wording was probably from me because the DP has just that-a cover. Nothing there. I think on the stock cars we can get them through the exhaust slots, but not on a fat tire car. It was the right move. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

07-28-2013, 12:48 PM	#6
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 658 Likes: 3 Liked 101 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment We need the wording to include the valance also. Ex. 69 Camaro metal under rear bumper. Just saying. __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

07-29-2013, 08:43 PM	#8
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment That's right Jim, you have to realize you are dealing with Bobby Brannon, a little behind the times. He wants wheelie bars from the roof down. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

07-29-2013, 09:33 PM	#9
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 658 Likes: 3 Liked 101 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Stock/Super Stock Rule Amendment Wow.. Really. Jeff I just wish Brittney was in your Will. Lol __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS