Adding a Pontiac to the Guide?

gumbalaya · 07-17-2018, 06:06 PM

I want to add the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe, with the Turbo and Base engines to the guide, but I'm already running into road blocks!

I have contacted one of the NHRA's Tech directors about getting it added to the Guide, but he doesn't have a contact at Pontiac anymore.

With GM being the ginormous conglomeration that it is, I have no idea where to even start looking there.

Anyone know who to contact at GM?

Thanks in advance!

Billy Nees · 07-17-2018, 06:39 PM

Why can't you just call it an 08 Solstice coupe, it's in the guide.
OBTW, one of my favorite combos!

GUMP · 07-17-2018, 06:48 PM

I came really close to building one of those! I think it would be a cool combination.

gumbalaya · 07-17-2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

I came really close to building one of those! I think it would be a cool combination.

I asked Tech a few years ago about a "Hardtop Coupe", and he said "To the best of my knowledge the Solstice was never available from the manufacturer with a hardtop, with that said it would not be legal for Stock or Super Stock."

So I said but wait, it was available as a hardtop coupe in 2009! (Which isn't in the Guide.)

Then he said that GM would have to submit data for to be added to the Guide.

And here we are!

gumbalaya · 07-17-2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Why can't you just call it an 08 Solstice coupe, it's in the guide.
OBTW, one of my favorite combos!

While the guide calls it a "Coupe", there is a bit of a difference between the 2006-08 convertible & the 2009 Coupe aerodynamically. Plus the 09 coupe weighs about 80lbs more than the soft top.

And if the rumors are correct, the 09 is eligible for the 15% rule...

nhramnl · 07-18-2018, 11:06 AM

Call Pustelny. He's been working with the GM Racing guys for years, and can probably give you a starting point. MPR Racing.

ss3011 · 07-18-2018, 11:42 AM

It will be interesting if you can get this done , since Pontiac has been out of business for quite awhile . The Marketing folks are usually the ones that make the decisions on what vehicles they want showcased in the different forms of motorsports . Pontiac Marketing is long gone , which is truly disappointing to me . Good Luck .

countrypuppy4865 · 07-19-2018, 01:46 PM

Good luck! Doubt they would have any interest in adding an older car. The only thing the manufacturers are looking for are new copos, drag paks, and cobra jets and maybe a new street version here and there.

Dwight Southerland · 07-19-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

Good luck! Doubt they would have any interest in adding an older car. The only thing the manufacturers are looking for are new copos, drag paks, and cobra jets and maybe a new street version here and there.

Really? They just added a 1969 Trans AM and a 1983 Z28 to the Guide for no other reason than they could.

jimmyparker · 07-19-2018, 03:29 PM

If I am looking at the classification guide right the '08 high HP version is a G, H, and I car. How fast has these cars run in showroom stock condition? These are some pretty tough classes for an unproven combo to jump in.

07-17-2018, 06:06 PM	#1
gumbalaya Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? I want to add the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe, with the Turbo and Base engines to the guide, but I'm already running into road blocks! I have contacted one of the NHRA's Tech directors about getting it added to the Guide, but he doesn't have a contact at Pontiac anymore. With GM being the ginormous conglomeration that it is, I have no idea where to even start looking there. Anyone know who to contact at GM? Thanks in advance! __________________ Kyle Griffith

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,481 Likes: 3,581 Liked 7,658 Times in 1,726 Posts	Re: Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? Why can't you just call it an 08 Solstice coupe, it's in the guide. OBTW, one of my favorite combos! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

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GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,817 Likes: 2,145 Liked 2,326 Times in 546 Posts	Re: Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? I came really close to building one of those! I think it would be a cool combination.

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nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? Call Pustelny. He's been working with the GM Racing guys for years, and can probably give you a starting point. MPR Racing.

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ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 908 Likes: 70 Liked 238 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? It will be interesting if you can get this done , since Pontiac has been out of business for quite awhile . The Marketing folks are usually the ones that make the decisions on what vehicles they want showcased in the different forms of motorsports . Pontiac Marketing is long gone , which is truly disappointing to me . Good Luck .

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countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 978 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? Good luck! Doubt they would have any interest in adding an older car. The only thing the manufacturers are looking for are new copos, drag paks, and cobra jets and maybe a new street version here and there. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

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jimmyparker Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: columbus, georgia Posts: 383 Likes: 65 Liked 302 Times in 86 Posts	Re: Adding a Pontiac to the Guide? If I am looking at the classification guide right the '08 high HP version is a G, H, and I car. How fast has these cars run in showroom stock condition? These are some pretty tough classes for an unproven combo to jump in.