Hagerstown S-S/S Combo or Pro E T ? ? ?

[Stock_B103]

guarantee my car will be 100% NHRA legal.

[Geerhead55]

Originally Posted by Steve1118

A lot of us race Nostalgia because we are older guys and it allows us to do what we did in the old days, using our old stuff. I know my stuff is as old school as it gets, still using the Hemi NASCAR rods, ancient Racer Brown cam, stock iron heads, low compression, "J" converter. To be frank, it's much closer to the way the combo was produced than the class cars of today. That stuff would have wound up in the trash at Barton's, but It's reliable and it's fun, which is exactly why I do it. I have no interest at all to get into my retirement for a trick 727 with 904 innards, or a $4K "must have converter". I know of a couple of Ford Stockers that race with you that have more in their cylinder heads than I do in my entire combo. Great for those who want that, but I just want to have some fun, race the car I've owned since 1969, and hang on to yesterday for a while.

Look, if you guys don't want us around, that's OK, too. I can sit home and watch football and be just as happy. I don't need the politics and fighting that you guys do. At this age, it's a waste of my time.

Well put, Steve. Well put. Go out and have some fun and keep them old racecars running.
Danny Durham

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

The N/SS cars that run the Tri-State S/SS series, or that have run the Buckeye S/SS series are all very nice cars. The owners keep them up very well. Alot of the cars are either ex super stock cars from back in the "day", or are re-creations of super stock cars.

I don't think it is that much of a stretch to allow them to race in the combo's.

In the Tri-State S/SS association races, there is no qualifying off the index anyway, so the fact that there is no "index" for them is not an issue.

Jack has been at Mike's Hagerstown race. I think it was two years ago with his Chieftan Firebird stocker.

The weather looks good this year. I'm coming for both days. Was working after Superstorm Sandy last year.

In my opionion if there is no qualifying off the index and I assume no heads up. Then it is not a class race. It is a bracket race that only class cars are allowed to enter.

[1320racer]

already stated in post #28

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by novassdude

In my opionion if there is no qualifying off the index and I assume no heads up. Then it is not a class race. It is a bracket race that only class cars are allowed to enter.

You are really missing the point of these type races. They are a different format than the standard National or divisional meet. They are mostly the local racers from all of the different sanctions and usually a combo event. They are friendly and fun events that you don't have to travel far to attend. I can tell you that the racing is second to none at these events. Rounds happen very quickly so the action is non stop. I urge you to attend one of these type of races and your mind will change. We have several "Hardheaded" racers in our area that don't attend our association races. They don't know what they are missing.

[Mark Yacavone]

I guess I pretty much agree with the majority here..
As a promoter of S/SS races,,, you do what you gotta do to build up the purse.
First question I'm always asked it "What does it pay to win?"
I totally understand Mike's position.

I've raced with the N/SS guys...Nice cars ...good racing,.. but to me , it seems like there's something missing between the rounds...You can't go ask someone how they finesse a 2bbl combination to run in the summertime...or what low gear gives the best 60', etc.
But that's just me. I enjoy the technical, hands- on aspect of real S/SS racing.

On the other hand , Jacko is right about Lee Sherman..He hated the .90 cars
He said it was like giving professional baseball teams 4 outs in an inning..
What would happen to the quality of the teams?


Carry on....

[Kevin Grasson]

Originally Posted by rickracer

I agree with you Gary - I will be at Capital on the 9th to run N/SS. And you were in a Mopar? LOL

Didn't know they were running NSS on the 9th?

[Steve1118]

Kev....I saw the flier but I didn't see anything about NSS. Any details?

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

You are really missing the point of these type races. They are a different format than the standard National or divisional meet. They are mostly the local racers from all of the different sanctions and usually a combo event. They are friendly and fun events that you don't have to travel far to attend. I can tell you that the racing is second to none at these events. Rounds happen very quickly so the action is non stop. I urge you to attend one of these type of races and your mind will change. We have several "Hardheaded" racers in our area that don't attend our association races. They don't know what they are missing.

Not to argue but I don't think I did miss any point. I have no issue with combos. I have run some. Luckily the ones in my area have qualifying and heads up. Should I get my car back out I will be heading to the combos ever chance I get. I would rather go to those than any national. But in my opinion they should have to qualify and have heads up to be considered class races. Otherwise please explain what the difference is between this race and a bracket race.

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by novassdude

Not to argue but I don't think I did miss any point. I have no issue with combos. I have run some. Luckily the ones in my area have qualifying and heads up. Should I get my car back out I will be heading to the combos ever chance I get. I would rather go to those than any national. But in my opinion they should have to qualify and have heads up to be considered class races. Otherwise please explain what the difference is between this race and a bracket race.

Okay,lets say you got your car back out to actually race it.You head to a COMBO race and it turns out that there are so many cars in different classes there,you find out that you are the ONLY one racing in your class.

I assume you will then put it back on the trailer and go home because there is no chance for ever having a heads up race?