Stockers....buttons.....check This Out

tgriffith · 09-14-2007, 04:05 PM

Kenny,

,my reasoning is reason # 1 and partially #3,,,,,,,I understand that there has to be progress in the classes to keep up with late model cars coming in,,,,the class cant be full of 67 camaro`s,,,,maybe liteweight brakes are needed for the speeds A/SA cars are running,,,,maybe E shifts are OK because afterall,,,I think all automatics shifted themselves anyway,,,,,,, Im not against modernization,,,,IM not a person that believes the class should just be made up of 69 camaros but a full field of different combos,,,,,IMO,,thats what gives stock it own character,,,,you can see a wheel standing firebreathing A/FIA firebird chase down a front wheel drive cavalier,,,,and no mattter which wins,,,BOTH has the same opportunity to turn on the win lite,(as far as rules are concerned),,,,,,,,,But the 2 steps and adjustable buttons (IMO) doesnt fit in this category and have turned stock into a fast car class only(if you really want to win),,,IMO,,they give the faster cars a large ADJUSTABLE advantage

Im passionate about the preservation ,( as much as possible), in keeping stock from turning into another electronically ruined class,,,,but this is my opinion,,,,and Im probably in the minority

Frank Castros · 09-15-2007, 09:19 AM

As a former stock eliminator racer (1979 - 1989) and avid enthusiast since the sixties I implore you guys to ban buttons and 2 steps from the eliminator. Stock eliminator is the purest form of drag racing and obviously the grass roots of the sport. Why would we want to corrupt the integrity of the eliminator any further than has been already?
Progress and technology are great, but is there something wrong with preserving something that means so much to so many people? Is there something fundamentally wrong with foot brake racing without electronics?
Just my 2 cents.

Jack McCarthy · 09-15-2007, 02:33 PM

greg hill (div 3 points leader)... are you using a button this year or that big pedal in the middle ??

just curious... jack

cuase youve been driving great

2215BSA · 09-15-2007, 03:20 PM

If two steps are such an advantage just put one in your car and you will not be at a disadvantage.

Greg Hill · 09-16-2007, 04:57 AM

Jack I foot brake. I just never liked driving with a two step.

Greg

2215BSA · 09-17-2007, 12:08 PM

How do you vote on the poll that is on Kenny
iele's reply about two steps?

09-17-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2215BSA

How do you vote on the poll that is on Kenny
iele's reply about two steps?

Yea, I couldn't vote either

09-14-2007, 04:05 PM	#1
tgriffith Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stockers....buttons.....check This Out Kenny, ,my reasoning is reason # 1 and partially #3,,,,,,,I understand that there has to be progress in the classes to keep up with late model cars coming in,,,,the class cant be full of 67 camaro`s,,,,maybe liteweight brakes are needed for the speeds A/SA cars are running,,,,maybe E shifts are OK because afterall,,,I think all automatics shifted themselves anyway,,,,,,, Im not against modernization,,,,IM not a person that believes the class should just be made up of 69 camaros but a full field of different combos,,,,,IMO,,thats what gives stock it own character,,,,you can see a wheel standing firebreathing A/FIA firebird chase down a front wheel drive cavalier,,,,and no mattter which wins,,,BOTH has the same opportunity to turn on the win lite,(as far as rules are concerned),,,,,,,,,But the 2 steps and adjustable buttons (IMO) doesnt fit in this category and have turned stock into a fast car class only(if you really want to win),,,IMO,,they give the faster cars a large ADJUSTABLE advantage Im passionate about the preservation ,( as much as possible), in keeping stock from turning into another electronically ruined class,,,,but this is my opinion,,,,and Im probably in the minority

09-15-2007, 09:19 AM	#2
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,016 Likes: 2,719 Liked 2,795 Times in 983 Posts	Re: Stockers....buttons.....check This Out As a former stock eliminator racer (1979 - 1989) and avid enthusiast since the sixties I implore you guys to ban buttons and 2 steps from the eliminator. Stock eliminator is the purest form of drag racing and obviously the grass roots of the sport. Why would we want to corrupt the integrity of the eliminator any further than has been already? Progress and technology are great, but is there something wrong with preserving something that means so much to so many people? Is there something fundamentally wrong with foot brake racing without electronics? Just my 2 cents.

09-15-2007, 03:20 PM	#4
2215BSA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stockers....buttons.....check This Out If two steps are such an advantage just put one in your car and you will not be at a disadvantage.

09-16-2007, 04:57 AM	#5
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Stockers....buttons.....check This Out Jack I foot brake. I just never liked driving with a two step. Greg

09-17-2007, 12:08 PM	#6
2215BSA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stockers....buttons.....check This Out How do you vote on the poll that is on Kenny iele's reply about two steps?

09-15-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,327 Likes: 30 Liked 511 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Stockers....buttons.....check This Out greg hill (div 3 points leader)... are you using a button this year or that big pedal in the middle ?? just curious... jack cuase youve been driving great __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

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