IHRA vs NHRA

[Larry Hill]

I use to race IHRA and had a good time. Then they changed the rules and Top Stock was no more.

I do have a problem with a 502 in a Vega running Stock.

Santa said my superceded parts will arive any day now.

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I use to race IHRA and had a good time. Then they changed the rules and Top Stock was no more.

I do have a problem with a 502 in a Vega running Stock.

Santa said my superceded parts will arive any day now.

Who races with a 502 in a Vega?

I think there is a 450 horsepower rated 502.To fit A/CM,the weight break is 6.00.That would be about 2870 with driver.Thats too heavy for a Vega,isn't it?
The 450 horsepower rating on that 502 is closer than the 425 or whatever it is on the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang,don't you think?

[Mike Carr]

I think Larry's point that there are combinations never factory-produced permitted in Stock. I'm not a big fan of the Crates, but they are there and we have to run against them same as we do against NHRA-legal cars (meaning shoe polish). Never kept me home from an IHRA race, although some racers won't. Some "racers" (and I hesitate to use that word) still have the idea that if it's not an NHRA National or Divisional, it's not worth attending. Which always seemed stupid to me. There are good and bad points to both NHRA and IHRA, and probably just about every other racing series has their faults, even our own S/SS Associations that are around. It's nice to have the choice to run any/all that we want, even if we may not agree with certain aspects of the organization. Maybe some more folks will try IHRA this season and the future.

[Larry Munk]

NHRA now has crate motor, neither the new blown Mustang or the race pac Challanger have any relatioship to what I can pick up at the dealer tonight and drive home. Just it's factory backed cratemotor. So the door is open, let's see where it goes.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

I think Larry's point that there are combinations never factory-produced permitted in Stock. I'm not a big fan of the Crates, but they are there and we have to run against them same as we do against NHRA-legal cars (meaning shoe polish). Never kept me home from an IHRA race, although some racers won't. Some "racers" (and I hesitate to use that word) still have the idea that if it's not an NHRA National or Divisional, it's not worth attending. Which always seemed stupid to me. There are good and bad points to both NHRA and IHRA, and probably just about every other racing series has their faults, even our own S/SS Associations that are around. It's nice to have the choice to run any/all that we want, even if we may not agree with certain aspects of the organization. Maybe some more folks will try IHRA this season and the future.

Mike and Larry....NHRA stock is full of combos that were never produced by the factory. (Shelbys, 1X4 Hemi, Hemi station wagons, the hood on your 'Cuda, etc) and what about the newer GT rules in S/S. Its almost like Heavy Eliminator these days. So whats this "purest" crap. Larry as far as I know the only Vega running in IHRA has a small block in it. Theres LOTS of UN-pure combos in both associations so who gives a flying one. Its just an excuse to not run one association or the other as either someone feels its lowering ones self or its to expensive to buy a number and membership. I realize the fact of one association not having tracks closer than the other but all this purest crap is just so much BS.

[danny waters sr]

The Vega has a 350 crate motor. The 502 is not allowed in the vega . The weight break will not let it figure in such a lite car. However there is a 502 "77" vette and a "70" nova running the 502 version crate motor. These motors and cars do have specs to go by and this also sales a lot of crate motors . I have had fans ask me about this class and engines . Ther response at first is they did not know you could get this type engine from your dealership. You wuold be surprised to see how many crate motors are out there on the street from all dealerships.If you ever watch a car show or auction , just listen to the amount of vehicles that the owners say they have a so and so crate motor. This idea sold a lot of crate motors for Ford ,GM. and Chrysler.Just my $2.00 worth ! !

[Ed Carpenter]

Not sure if it has been mentioned or not, but with IHRA you can pull up to the gate and pay to enter a national event. No grade points or anything like that. One difference in record runs is IHRA wants you to show up torn down then they will check it and seal the engine. NHRA you make the runs and then tear down. ED