Bring back super/mod...

[randy wilson]

The Eddyville deal is good, but not at all similar. Steve Thompson ran there with the cobalt 3 times, and runner-upped twice, and was either no.2 or 1 quaqlifier each time. I had the 69 nova on the youtube stuff built at LA Automotive a few years back. But that class is open, and ended up with a 358 pro stock motor, and an Al Parker SB2, plus other high dollar stuff. We ran a dart buick by Al Parker and were very competitive, but this is not what we're after. It's dying because of the cost. I first introduced a spec deal, and went to the racers meeting, and all agreed it was good, but after it was excepted, the same guy who tried to destroy Bethany bent their ear, and this is what they ended up with, and we still supported it, till it died. But back to an earlier question, yes, these cars at 9 lbs. will be deep in the nines. I don't think that's all bad, but I'm open for suggestions. I was thinking .700 lift at the valve. A set of K-motion springs will live there. What say you all?

[randy wilson]

Also, the brodix deal is already proven to be fair. That's a good place to start. And the stuff at Eddyville is OK, it's just that it's totally based off of comp, which is fine, but we already have comp. We need something way more affordable, hence, spec econo mod.

[randy wilson]

Also, (I'm sure you all are tired of hearing my opinion) I know this is not 1977, but drag racing is unique, oval racing could not go back, indy racing cannot go back, but dragracing can. After all, it is called the national hotrod association, and the word hotrod is the key. There are no true hotrods today, there never will be again. What I'm talking about is bring back the only true hotrods ever in history, the 60's and 70's. Sorry, just the way it is. Do you really think 40 years from now they will say "wow" did you see that 2008 GXP? I doubt it. Did you see where 19 FUNNY CARS showed up at a NOSTALGIA RACE, AND ONLY 4 SHOWED UP FOR A DIVISIONAL?

[D.Johns]

Originally Posted by randy wilson

Also, (I'm sure you all are tired of hearing my opinion) I know this is not 1977, but drag racing is unique, oval racing could not go back, indy racing cannot go back, but dragracing can. After all, it is called the national hotrod association, and the word hotrod is the key. There are no true hotrods today, there never will be again. What I'm talking about is bring back the only true hotrods ever in history, the 60's and 70's. Sorry, just the way it is. Do you really think 40 years from now they will say "wow" did you see that 2008 GXP? I doubt it. Did you see where 19 FUNNY CARS showed up at a NOSTALGIA RACE, AND ONLY 4 SHOWED UP FOR A DIVISIONAL?

The term "Hot Rod" was coined in the late 30s with guys customizing/modifying their average ordinary cars into performance machines.
I think in 40 years from now the people that are into "hot rodding" performance cars now are going to be dreaming/drooling over items like the 99-04 F150 lightning, 03-04 Mustang Cobra, 2013 Shelby GT500, Supersnake packages,08-beyond CJ/SCJs, 2012 ZL1 Camaro, 2012 COPO, 05-12 ZO6, 2010 ZR1, Vipers, SRT-10 rams, 392 challengers, Drag Packs. Just to name a few performance marquee cars. JMO though

There will still be a market for the 60-70-80-90s cars. People will be interested in the cars they grew up with and had an experience that touched their lives. That's what makes a legend and why there is such a special place in everyone's heart for a certain car.

For instance me- I'm 29 years old. Ive been into cars since before i could walk. I got a ride in a LX 5.0 5speed and that got me hooked on Mustangs and Ford. A car that just drives me wild is a teal 93 Mustang Cobra. It's on my list of must have cars.

Other cars on that list:
1970 boss 302 grabber blue with "drag pack"
2013 boss 302 School bus yellow laguna Seca
2010-up GT500
99-04 Lightning I owned an 02
03-04 cobra. I own an 03
10 Z06
A Cobra Jet Building one from a BIW as we speak.

[Dick Butler]

Randy, You and I believe ...... I will bet several others would if there could be someone or where to start it. Any car with the base motor at the base wt. with the base trans.... everyone can play Heads Up. ANYWHERE.....Take advantage of the car you have becoming important again at less cost and more fun.

[Michael Colaluca]

Like I have already posted...sign me up!

[ss wannabee]

With all the numbers being tossed around, how about a max valve lift of .600"...a nice round figure.....

This is a compromise of what's been mentioned...and should allow decent performance while keeping parts costs in check.

You DO want a valve lift rule....RIGHT?

[randy wilson]

Bump