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Old 08-15-2012, 06:50 PM   #1
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Default Re: Pro stock NHRA unwanted child at the U.S Nationals

It seems that PS is stuck in time.
The car makers have not made a carbureted car in 27 years yet EFI is not allowed in PS. (yet) At least NASCAR FINIALLY allowed efi this year.

Those PS bodies are ridiculous looking...IMO
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Old 08-15-2012, 07:02 PM   #2
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Wow! I actually agree with Kenny on something! What a concept!
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Old 08-15-2012, 10:10 PM   #3
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I'd like to see them go to a stock appearing body and EFI. Leave the other rules untouched. I'm no engineer, but losing the scoop is an aerodynamic gain, the increased frontal area a loss. A push, perhaps? I like the current performance levels.

I can't say it's as exciting as it was for me when Darrell Alderman and WJ were going at it in the 90's, but I still pay attention to the class. I admire the engine builders and their attention to detail.
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:42 AM   #4
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It's hard to promote fan interestin Pro Stock because the fans at a national event,excuse me for saying what I've been saying for quite a while,are not CAR PEOPE.They are thrill seekers.That's why T/F,F/C,Pro Mod are popular.Noise/good possibility of crashing is the name of the game.The P/S cars very rarely get extremely loose.
Time marches on.
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Old 08-16-2012, 09:06 AM   #5
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I really enjoyed reading all the different opinion that we as racers have. Ok, basically I'm in agrement with all of you, love or hate it but I was trying to show that in their advertisement NHRA didn't even bother to show interest in them(pro-stock). I think that the writting is on the wall, pro-stock might be out and pro-mod might be in(good show anyways) but for the average racer in stock&super stock someone should ask themselves a question, "if they(NHRA) can do this to Pro-stock, what have they got in mind for stock,super stock" is NHRA reflecting on how they will be doing business in the future. This is the reason for the though. I would love to see a pro-stock looking like a car that you could actually buy of the showroom but until someone (Factories) forces them no one will change until they're gone the way of the Dodo bird. Thank goodness for all the new Mustangs,Challengers and now Copo Camaros owners breathing new life in Stock eliminator. Thanks you for your diversity and great opinions.Claude Ruel
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Old 08-16-2012, 03:56 PM   #6
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It's hard to promote fan interestin Pro Stock because the fans at a national event,excuse me for saying what I've been saying for quite a while,are not CAR PEOPE.They are thrill seekers.That's why T/F,F/C,Pro Mod are popular.Noise/good possibility of crashing is the name of the game.The P/S cars very rarely get extremely loose.
Time marches on.
Just some musings from a retired old drag racer.
Well said Ed! This is exactly the problem. Jim

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Old 08-16-2012, 07:52 PM   #7
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Prostock lost me with Jenkin's Vega.....Now they look like 70's long nose funnycars..Bring back Lakewood slapper bars, stock bodies, super T10's, and wheelstands......I would rather watch the SS/AH shootout...
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Old 08-17-2012, 01:49 AM   #8
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Well said Ed! This is exactly the problem. Jim

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Thank you.Doesn't register when you have tunnel vision or wishful thinking Jim.
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My new t -shirt at Indy " Pro-Stock should look like cars not like what comes out of my dogs rear" " or enter your saying here! Maybe NHRA will get the hint(not). Claude
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:26 PM   #10
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Ya, nascar went injection, and their crowd appeal went through the roof. Wait a minute, I see, they lost fans. What's up with that? There is no crowd appeal for leaf bloweres. Sorry.
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