Pontiac 455 hp reduction

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Well Mr. gumple, I will agree with you that the A990 cars were built for SS. So were the FFFord Thunderbolts just to name one. Someone working at a higher pay grade than me decided that these "old" SS cars should be legal in Stock now. IMHO, very few of the newer FS cars should be in Stock. BUT, my opinion doesn't count for much and neither does yours.
Welcome to the 21ST Century!

And OBTW, "the fact that this car was accepted in Stock by some inept NHRA employees" might not make it right but it does make it legal.

Pretty sure that the reason for the Ford Thunderbolt, and the A990 MoPars, as possibly some others, came to be legal in NHRA Stock Eliminator, was due to NHRA opening up new classes, (AA/S- AA/SA, and for a bit, AAAS-AAASA) to make room for the new no VIN purpose built drag cars, like the late model COPO,Drag Pack, and Cobra Jet cars. Previously, the Thunderbolt and A990 were classified at less than 8.00, which was the highest pound per C. I. rating in Stock. When NHRA implemented the new, higher weight breaks, that opened the door for the older cars that also came it at less than 8.0 pounds per cube.

[rboyle]

Originally Posted by Todd Hoven

The NHRA put a few combos in stock that were SS only. The Hemi race cars, Ford Thunderbolts, ZL1 Camaros. Might be a few more that I don’t know of as well.
Next time you accuse someone of running a combo that is bogus,then tell him he is stealing round wins from other competitors, and threaten to file petitions about it, at least do some research on the driver car combo. You had pretty strong words about my car owner/good friend and myself that proved to be Inaccurate and slanderous. Maybe a retraction is in order? But the fact that you don’t use a real name and remain anonymous so I doubt that will be the case. In fact after that little tirade about us I would say that your credibility is completely shot Not that you ever had any anyway.
As the famous Ed O’Brien used to say have a nice day.

What a dumb *** argument he started just because he doesn't like NHRA allowing that car in Stock. I got zero problems with the cars or combos allowed. I bought a car based on price not knowing much about the classes and combos. My mistake sort of but money was tight at the time and you do what you can afford to do.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Pretty sure that the reason for the Ford Thunderbolt, and the A990 MoPars, as possibly some others, came to be legal in NHRA Stock Eliminator, was due to NHRA opening up new classes, (AA/S- AA/SA, and for a bit, AAAS-AAASA) to make room for the new no VIN purpose built drag cars, like the late model COPO,Drag Pack, and Cobra Jet cars. Previously, the Thunderbolt and A990 were classified at less than 8.00, which was the highest pound per C. I. rating in Stock. When NHRA implemented the new, higher weight breaks, that opened the door for the older cars that also came it at less than 8.0 pounds per cube.

Yep!

[Mike Jones]

Thanks NHRA. That was a drag race! Two stick beasts…wow

Well Ken? Think it is time to ask for a signature? That would curb this nonsense.
Todd, you must have spanked up on him pretty bad for this abuse! LMAOI!!

Like my buddy Eric says; Shut up and stage!

[1347]

Originally Posted by Barry Polley

Well Ken? Think it is time to ask for a signature? That would curb this nonsense.
Todd, you must have spanked up on him pretty bad for this abuse! LMAOI!!

Like my buddy Eric says; Shut up and stage!

I think if Ken required a signature with a screen name, there are certain people on here that would go away. I would much rather have a discussion or even an argument with someone that is identifiable. Some people have some real beer muscles running their mouth hiding behind a pen name.

[Billy Nees]

I'd like to leave it as it is. It keeps life interesting. If it gets out of control, Ken can suspend or ban the poster.

[Frank Castros]

Mr. Gumple?,
You seem like an intelligent man and modestly knowledgeable about Class Racing. This is a tough group to share your controversial opinions with especially since you're new to the forum, hardly an expert and most importantly the active racers here have no idea who you are.
Tell us about yourself and be welcomed to post your ideas.