thanks NHRA..

[sprnova]

Dont get to discouraged. Right out of the box your running what you wanted? You should know by your going to find more little things going to make it run quicker. Plus with all the help you have down there and the people you can talk to just a little north on the 10, it will be running just fine. Not to mention the way both of you drive.

Are you guys bringing it to Phoenix for the open?

[Craig Couris]

Right on, James.

[Duster 7695]

I am relatively new to the Forum, but I do not think that posts like Mr. Perrone's are very positive , nor are they necessary. Is there really a need to be so nasty?

I ran a Super Stocker back in the early 70's and left the sport when I went to work for the government. I got back into drag racing in a bracket car back in 2003. At the end of last year I decided to try class rcing again. I have just finished converting my bracket car to a Stock Eliminator car. I too was a little dishartened to see that the index was dropped .3. I ,like the Hawks will do the best I can until I am able to get my car to run a competitive et.

I appreciate all the work that you other racers put into your cars. I know that class racing is expensive, and like many retirees I have a limited racing budget. Like many of you, I fear that the NHRA will eventually phase us out of existance. When that happens I will race my very expensive class car in the bracket races.

I look forward to seeing the Hawk family at the races here in Division7. Perhaps you can make it up for the National Time Trials, ot the National Open at Speedworkd.

Raul Vargas

[scott helms]

I agree with James, first I think he was very polite he's from new york , second most if not all people I know who built cars were slow or over index out of the box. the only way to go faster is work or buy a car that's already fast. I can think of three off the top of my head that are almost a second under for less than $20,000.00 that's less than a new car and there old muscle. good luck and go to work and test.

[Kenny Wigington]

Dead on Perrone !!

Good luck with your project ! Dont give up, just get hungry. If you can make the time, you will enjoy it !

[Casey Miles]

Simple question, who's your engine builder?

Casey Miles
248H

[Mark Yacavone]

Guys, nice going on the new car. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
This was just a long overdue course correction from NHRA. In the long run, you will appreciate Stk/E more because of it.
Some want to question the timing here, and that's a legitimate point. But don't think they would do something like this without running the numbers first.
One thing that doesn't get mentioned often is the manufacturers who pay out all the contingency awards, need a little boost once in a while, and they'll get one here.

Let me know if you need anything.

[Jack McCarthy]

save a bunch, just call the guy whose post is just above mine, buy his blown mustang and use rest of $12,000 to go racing... and be real fast - real soon > YAC's used race cars

jack mccarthy

you can go -.30 in division one for less than $12,000... cmon guys its not 4000 feet corrected up there.

[wagonboy]

Brad, congrats on getting under your first time out, that is great. Im sure you will find more.

Ryan

[Mike Graham]

Quote:
Originally Posted by James Perrone
You guys need to stop crying and get with the program..
Money helps but hard work and testing will get you there..
Work on you car or GO PLAY GOLF..
NHRA National Event is a Privledge
You gotta get grade points..build a CLASS CAR.
That why you wanna try this ,,ITs NOT Suppose to BE EASY
They are the only game in town,,[IHRA most any combo will do]
Spend some time And Money and Test
Or stick to your local bracket racing program
GET OFF THE COMPUTER
BITCHES AND WORK ON YOU CAR

What these guys are doing is more in the spirit of stock. Do it yourself and see how good you are. Anyone can buy performance. We need to encourage new blood.