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Where I live, I have D-3, and D-4 races within 3-5 hrs from me. D-3, and 4 tech guys have always been great to deal with. If you are an out of division racer they will usually really look things over well, but if you have a clean car and have followed the rule book there will be no issues. Just because the rules change to allow seats, roller rockers and whatever else that comes along, does not mean everyone has to jump in and start keeping up with the jones. Sean
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You have a beautiful car. Restoring my 1969 Impala frame up. Should be ready next year... D |
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It is my opinion that the "end of Stock and SuperStock racing" will not likely come upon us in the form of a bolt of lightning and a clap of thunder. Rather, it will seep into our lives in the manner of carbon monoxide slithering under the door, a virtually undetectable, highly lethal mixture of an aging constituency and creeping economics.
Instead of an earth-shaking announcement that puts us all out of business at once like a medical pandemic, it will more likely take on the form of three thousand separate, widely spread obituaries popping one-at-a-time as each of us is overtaken either by the grim reaper or the realization that individual ingenuity and personal commitment are no longer adequate tools to offset the effects of the almighty checkbook in a pay-to-play environment. Drag racing drew most of us in with the offering of "doing" not "watching" car racing. When we can no longer "do" most of us simply decline to "watch." Cheers, c
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What is the frame for borrowed time? 2 years 4,6 20. Should I cut the roll bar out of my car and turn in into a street car?
The times are changing, the moral of the story is ( Get out and race if you want to ) enjoy it, because nothing is forever. People are still class racing. Nobody knows when the end will happen. Enjoy the ride, and dont worry about when the end is coming. Chances are we cannot do anything about it. Xtech Man: When it ends nobody is going to care wether you predict it or not. You have been out of our ranks for years. Im not really sure your finger is on the pulse of anything current anyway. At least not keyboard racing. Quote:
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I choose to look to guys like Billy Nees as inspiriation, you dont need cubic dollars to go race and have fun. Isnt having fun what its about anyway? I'll run until theres no class left to run, then keep on bracket racing!
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Anyone remember the Car Craft Stock series of 4 or 5 months? It was in 1968 I believe. Kept me waiting every month for more info on how to run Stock. By todays standard very basic and incomplete infor but just enough to "hook you" on searching for the 56 or 57 Dellivery for Jr. Stock or a 9 pass wagon to fit the class.
The years which have passed added THOUSANDS of new, newer combinations. All had advantages, options, tech differences. Then there are the NHRA Specs and enforcement issues. I honestly believe a basic Mod motor /lb / cu model class that had tight rules could draw many from the current classes if played right by the Media, NHRA or tracks. I think one converter co or another might bite as sponsorship. Probably tires, gears wheels. Motor must be the same stuff.Cheaper. Play it up as the "Hot ticket " and be persistent and it could work for everyone. One spec motor for ANYONES chassis at the wt and gradually it would evolve...to everyones fun without 30K drive train. The view from outside is easier than looking over the garage full of parts for a "special " car lovingly progressed for 40 years. |
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I said nothing about not liking you, as for liking me,Thats fine. You come on here telling us our class is about to become obsolete. It is on its way, Im just not sure the time frame. I asked you some questions and you failed to answer any of them. I didnt ask for your resume.
I'm working on my stick shift stocker that I've been breaking my balls on since the begining of February. The reason I do this is because I love it, regardless of the results from my efforts. When my friends come by and see what I have to do to keep up with the other guys they tell me im crazy, and its not worth it. Guys arent willing to work and or spend money in this like the old days. That is one of the many reasons why the ship is heading the wrong way. I'm more like the guys from the old days then most of the guys from my generation racing today. What is the answer? Go to a high school and give a kid the keys to my car and offer him a ride? Make everything bracket racing so anybody will want to race? Buybacks ? Stock cars off the showroom class? I havent a clue, thats above my pay grade. As for street rods and car shows, that sounds like a lot of fun when your 60 and up. I'm not ready for that pasture yet. I've been to car shows, it gets old quick. But its good for guys that dont want to race anymore. Enjoy your wax job. As the famous Ed Obrien used to say. "HAVE A NICE DAY" Quote:
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