When P/S was interesting.

tommy d · 10-13-2018, 07:23 AM

Old National Dragster article.

Billy Nees · 10-13-2018, 07:36 AM

You could just as easily re-title this thread "When Drag Racing was interesting".

Mike Jones · 10-13-2018, 08:26 AM

There are more Pro Mods, than Pro Stockers, in Charlotte.
All but one, ran quicker than #1 qualifier
Mountain Motors?

Mike A114

X-TECH MAN · 10-13-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

You could just as easily re-title this thread "When Drag Racing was interesting".

YOU really nailed it this time Billy !

farmco r/sa · 10-27-2018, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

You could just as easily re-title this thread "When Drag Racing was interesting".

Well Worth looking at the forum for Billy's one
liners...

jmcarter · 11-10-2018, 09:00 AM

It’s official, NHRA is dropping PS off the 2019 schedule at Houston, Atlanta, Norwalk, Bristol, Topeka and Epping. Most have no problem drawing plenty of Pro Mods to keep it “interesting” for fans. Would seem that if they were interested in saving the teams $ they would have dropped the Western Swing but that’s obviously not the intent.

So NHRA, you made this Pro Camaro class...how ya like it now?

FED 387 · 11-10-2018, 11:57 AM

NHRA's reasoning was to lessen the financial burden on those teams already participating and to increase participation in the class---you already have several racers that have announced their intentions for 2019 and that is "to not compete" in pro stock, so you currently now have less than 16 car fields at almost every race in 2018--with the 2-4 maybe 5 racers that will not be back for 2019---where is this pool of new racers/teams going to come from that will be necessary just to get back to the current number of entries and possibly increase beyond the current level of 15-17 cars per event---NHRA is going to need "at least" 5-7 new drivers/teams---I do not see that happening ---sure you might pick up a local guy for a race here and there but you I don't think are going to pick up what NHRA envisions with this decision---(PRO ) FACTORY STOCK would be maybe the better direction to go but you are going to need "tech people" that know what is legal on these cars---you have 3 manufacturers some use NA engines- some have "blown" engines -some have both kinds of engines--- how do you level the playing field--you have about 90 days to get the (pro factory stock rules implemented and for guys to get their cars to comply with the rules--- or do you put it off until say Gainesville to start ??? MY .02 cents---FED 387

FED 387 · 11-16-2018, 03:37 PM

Well its official Mountain View and Nobile WILL NOT compete in Pro Stock in 2019--- going to compete in SAM Factory stock and Top sportsman---has Enders or Butner said for sure their plans---ANY NEW players out there???

troublemaker427 · 11-16-2018, 03:42 PM

Bob Utner said awhile ago he is going FS/XX next year.....

l88427 · 10-13-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy d

Old National Dragster article.

Great article.... isn't this what Factory Stock is trying to achieve?

10-13-2018, 07:36 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,494 Likes: 3,596 Liked 7,734 Times in 1,739 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. You could just as easily re-title this thread "When Drag Racing was interesting". __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

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Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. There are more Pro Mods, than Pro Stockers, in Charlotte. All but one, ran quicker than #1 qualifier Mountain Motors? Mike A114

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. It’s official, NHRA is dropping PS off the 2019 schedule at Houston, Atlanta, Norwalk, Bristol, Topeka and Epping. Most have no problem drawing plenty of Pro Mods to keep it “interesting” for fans. Would seem that if they were interested in saving the teams $ they would have dropped the Western Swing but that’s obviously not the intent. So NHRA, you made this Pro Camaro class...how ya like it now? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-10-2018, 11:57 AM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. NHRA's reasoning was to lessen the financial burden on those teams already participating and to increase participation in the class---you already have several racers that have announced their intentions for 2019 and that is "to not compete" in pro stock, so you currently now have less than 16 car fields at almost every race in 2018--with the 2-4 maybe 5 racers that will not be back for 2019---where is this pool of new racers/teams going to come from that will be necessary just to get back to the current number of entries and possibly increase beyond the current level of 15-17 cars per event---NHRA is going to need "at least" 5-7 new drivers/teams---I do not see that happening ---sure you might pick up a local guy for a race here and there but you I don't think are going to pick up what NHRA envisions with this decision---(PRO ) FACTORY STOCK would be maybe the better direction to go but you are going to need "tech people" that know what is legal on these cars---you have 3 manufacturers some use NA engines- some have "blown" engines -some have both kinds of engines--- how do you level the playing field--you have about 90 days to get the (pro factory stock rules implemented and for guys to get their cars to comply with the rules--- or do you put it off until say Gainesville to start ??? MY .02 cents---FED 387 Last edited by FED 387; 11-10-2018 at 12:03 PM. Reason: spelling

11-16-2018, 03:37 PM	#8
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. Well its official Mountain View and Nobile WILL NOT compete in Pro Stock in 2019--- going to compete in SAM Factory stock and Top sportsman---has Enders or Butner said for sure their plans---ANY NEW players out there???

10-13-2018, 07:23 AM	#1
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11-16-2018, 03:42 PM	#9
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 422 Likes: 282 Liked 64 Times in 23 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. Bob Utner said awhile ago he is going FS/XX next year..... __________________ Jody Aberts Troublemaker2 1966 Fairlane 427