Bracket Racing vs Class Racing

Michael, somebody asked about why guys aren’t taking their stockers and running for the big money races. I was giving reasons for why some don’t.

Your cars or performance didn’t offend me. I should have stated that your car was built to do both. Leaning more toward the bracket side. It for the bracket side of the eliminator. Not a car to win class. At least against NHRA cars at NHRA races. Do you take your Turismo to high dollar foot brake races? I doubt it. And if you did or do you are not beating the pros that win the money at your races.

I’m not better than anybody by far who bracket races. I don’t feel elite in the slightest. I don’t have the car or the skill to compete in your type of races. I’ve built the 2 class cars completely that I’ve owned and won races and class with. In NHRA class racing the guy who can build his own car and makes it the best he can with time and money can have an advantage over the guy who spends minimal money and effort to show up to the races with his. Through heads up, qualifying, car quality and so on.

A bracket car is built with a different purpose and is unique with the parts and makeup of the car. At least for every day in and out racing of its type. The people that do it are no less drag racers then anybody else. Just different then what the people mostly compete in on this site.

I didn’t belittle anyone. I’m sorry if your offended. I have nothing but respect for your driving and accomplishments.

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

So don't bracket race a 396 or 426.



How exactly is the Dart a "bracket car" and any less of a Class car than any other? A car either fits a class or it doesn't. The Dart was a Class car from the day I first laid eyes on it. It's got a John Irving motor in it for G/SA. Is John Irving's fleet just a bunch of "bracket cars that fit a class or 2"?

The Volare was a Class car when I bought it, and it had continued to be a Class car right up until I broke the crank last summer, and I decided to make it a full-time bracket car. The Turismo was built as a Stocker from day one. Just because I choose to bracket race Class cars does not make them any less of a Class car. I've set national records, won class, and even been #1 Qualifier with my car(s). I'm sorry if their consistency, driveability, low maintenance, and success offends you.



Funny, no one asked me where I qualified or where I ranked against other G/SA cars on Nitro Joe's list before they handed me the Wally. I'm sorry that it's not "remotely fast" and not a part of "max effort" **** swinging contest that I would never have the desire or finances to "compete" in.

If you don't want to bracket race a class car, don't. Nobody's twisting your arm. It's some pretty offensive elitist BS to belittle others' cars that do choose to use them and enjoy them, though.