OLD Modified Corvettes

randy wilson · 12-11-2013, 12:58 PM

Also, the numbers I ran with spec were with a chassis I would not allow, and with a STAR vac pump, and external oil pump. Which I think should NOT be allowed. K.I.S.S.

Dick Butler · 12-12-2013, 12:06 PM

How about Bodix as a major sponsor? Maybe having the Major Sponsors could create a need by NHRA for a place for this type of racing. Example Top Sportsman and Top Dragster. Bracket racing at its fastest.

randy wilson · 12-12-2013, 12:24 PM

Dick, the only one I know at Brodix, is Dave Rodder, and he used to donate $50 to our track, for every set of heads sold. I also know some Miller beer distributors, that are pretty high up, that sponsor a friends pulling tractor, that might do something if approached, now that Bud is out.

Dick Butler · 12-12-2013, 12:31 PM

Dumb and Dumber question would be would old Jr Stock cars with the SMALL spec motors tickle any ones fancy?

Todd Bailey · 12-12-2013, 12:59 PM

Not as much as a modified class!! Racers just have a warm fuzzy for this class. Hope you and Randy can move forward, somehow, with it.

randy wilson · 12-12-2013, 01:16 PM

Honestly Todd. I'm actually shocked that NHRA, and or, IHRA have not tried to re-apply Modified with the availability of a Spec head. It's affordable, available, and easy to police. Plus, anyone who can afford a race car, can afford spec if we are careful on the rules. But, then again, that's just me.

Todd Bailey · 12-12-2013, 02:11 PM

Randy,

I agree with your comment on the spec head. That would be one complaint that the sanctioning body would complain about in that "We don't have enough tech guys as it is". Without a doubt, a spec head could limit the expense of extensively modified heads. From a spectator standpoint, they want to see the wheelstands and hear the sound of high RPM's. For many racers, this would be a chance to return to what type of racing they miss. I do not have the stats on racer participation but I believe it would slightly increase with the introduction of a Modified class. As Dick stated, keep it simple in what is allowed and it will help with the cost. Still expensive to do but people could afford to do it. This thread has had my attention since it started. D2 has index racing so why can't it be added to other divisions as well? Growing up, D4 was a pretty serious hotbed for Modified/Gas. I think if the powers-to-be see the excitement that it brings in spectators and racers, maybe it would put a bug in their ear. I would not have the first idea, though, of how to approach getting someone to listen to me on this topic.

12-11-2013, 12:58 PM	#1
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Also, the numbers I ran with spec were with a chassis I would not allow, and with a STAR vac pump, and external oil pump. Which I think should NOT be allowed. K.I.S.S. __________________ don,t have one

12-12-2013, 12:06 PM	#2
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about Bodix as a major sponsor? Maybe having the Major Sponsors could create a need by NHRA for a place for this type of racing. Example Top Sportsman and Top Dragster. Bracket racing at its fastest.

12-12-2013, 12:24 PM	#3
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Dick, the only one I know at Brodix, is Dave Rodder, and he used to donate $50 to our track, for every set of heads sold. I also know some Miller beer distributors, that are pretty high up, that sponsor a friends pulling tractor, that might do something if approached, now that Bud is out. __________________ don,t have one

12-12-2013, 12:31 PM	#4
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Dumb and Dumber question would be would old Jr Stock cars with the SMALL spec motors tickle any ones fancy?

12-12-2013, 12:59 PM	#5
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 312 Likes: 35 Liked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Not as much as a modified class!! Racers just have a warm fuzzy for this class. Hope you and Randy can move forward, somehow, with it.

12-12-2013, 01:16 PM	#6
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Honestly Todd. I'm actually shocked that NHRA, and or, IHRA have not tried to re-apply Modified with the availability of a Spec head. It's affordable, available, and easy to police. Plus, anyone who can afford a race car, can afford spec if we are careful on the rules. But, then again, that's just me. __________________ don,t have one

12-12-2013, 02:11 PM	#7
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 312 Likes: 35 Liked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy, I agree with your comment on the spec head. That would be one complaint that the sanctioning body would complain about in that "We don't have enough tech guys as it is". Without a doubt, a spec head could limit the expense of extensively modified heads. From a spectator standpoint, they want to see the wheelstands and hear the sound of high RPM's. For many racers, this would be a chance to return to what type of racing they miss. I do not have the stats on racer participation but I believe it would slightly increase with the introduction of a Modified class. As Dick stated, keep it simple in what is allowed and it will help with the cost. Still expensive to do but people could afford to do it. This thread has had my attention since it started. D2 has index racing so why can't it be added to other divisions as well? Growing up, D4 was a pretty serious hotbed for Modified/Gas. I think if the powers-to-be see the excitement that it brings in spectators and racers, maybe it would put a bug in their ear. I would not have the first idea, though, of how to approach getting someone to listen to me on this topic.

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