Looking into F/SA, why spend $50k?

[HR9121]

I ran 8 races last year and had 1 heads up run other than class eliminations. Some of those guys running middle or bottom of the ladder could be in the Top half of they wanted so don't be fooled. I built my car for under 25k, it's definitely not the fastest around but I don't necessarily worry about ducking a lot of people either. If you're considering turning your bracket car into a stocker I would say no unless your chassis is already kind of set up that way from the start, otherwise it may be much cheaper to buy a running car like you want. Good luck and have fun.

[countrypuppy4865]

There honestly is no reason to spend 50k. There is nothing wrong with starting off only going a little under the index. Odds of a heads up definitely depend on where you are racing. After you lose a few you will be determined to make your car faster. Its frustrating to drive well and then get your doors blown off in a heads up. You can't always be the fastest, but it's good to be able to compete with average cars. Learning to play the ladder will greatly reduce your chances for an early round heads up matchup.

[7423]

You could build a legal stock Eliminator car for less than $10,000 and race for the same purse and trophy as the guy who has 50, 60 or $70,000 in his. I know, been there done that. Do the math and study the guide. Pick a combo that makes sense for your budget. There's lots to choose from. Ask Billy Nees or Paul Wong.

[GTX JOHN]

It certainly does not happen real often.
That being said......The first two national races
this year both my boy and I each had one (N/SA and D/SA)very
early in Eliminations.
At Autolite Natls some years ago....I had three in a
row (E/SA) first three rounds.
If you are on a budget = BUY a CAR!
You can sometimes buy them a Quarter on the Dollar or
less if they have a few problems.
I paid $5,500. for my Demon E/SA and $7,500 for Aspen Wagon I/SA
and both were Nice cars and under the index (Wagon ran 9 Under with
a little tuning and NO more money).
Spend a lot of time and a little more money as you can and HAVE FUN!

[extrahotsauce]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

If you are on a budget = BUY a CAR!
You can sometimes buy them a Quarter on the Dollar or
less if they have a few problems.
I paid $5,500. for my Demon E/SA and $7,500 for Aspen Wagon I/SA
and both were Nice cars and under the index

That'd be great too. I've been checking the stock section of racing junk but no small block Mopars I like yet. Anyone know of any not listed in the $15k range pm me, that's the cash I'm working with.