Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer

Hacksaw · 06-12-2018, 04:29 PM

All good questions. Do some advance planning concerning what class you would desire to run and things like affordability, availability of parts, required maintenance and how hard you want to chase it. No licence is required if you run slower than 9.99 et in the quarter and you may just show up to run a divisional or open. You need about 4 or 5 grade points to enter a Nat., unless your lucky and someone pulls out last minute. It's like 240.00 + 120.00 insurance fee for a Nat.

ZachR · 06-12-2018, 04:48 PM

The car will probably be in the 10 second range. How often are you torn down? Not asking for "suspicious" reasons, mainly for the hastle of it.

Jim Kaekel · 06-12-2018, 04:57 PM

Tear downs aren't done as often as they once were, mainly only at US Nats. I'm not sure if you're looking at converting your current car to a Stocker, but choose carefully before you take the plunge. Many are often further ahead if they just buy a proven car from the get-go.

ZachR · 06-12-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

Tear downs aren't done as often as they once were, mainly only at US Nats. I'm not sure if you're looking at converting your current car to a Stocker, but choose carefully before you take the plunge. Many are often further ahead if they just buy a proven car from the get-go.

I will be buying a car, the one I have now is FAR from legal in either class.

nickh · 06-12-2018, 05:16 PM

Zach There is a J/SA Pontiac in classifieds that has a hurt motor to what extent I don't know but the car has been around and proven. Not sure what your budget is, check the classifieds here often and folks are putting proven combo's on there.

Frank Castros · 06-12-2018, 05:38 PM

I would recommend a lower classed SS/GT car, GT/L-Q.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-12-2018, 06:07 PM

I'm new too, this website and classracerinfo.com are a welth of knowledge. I suggest you look at classifieds here and stock/superstock on racingjunk.com, buying a running car is WAY cheaper.

X-TECH MAN · 06-13-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZachR

I will be buying a car, the one I have now is FAR from legal in either class.

Did you win the LOTTERY ?

ZachR · 06-13-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Did you win the LOTTERY ?

Haha!! No, but the car I have now has a stripped interior, fiberglass hood, a lot of stuff that is not "stock"...plus I would like to keep this one together so my Dad can drive it.

Dave Gantz · 06-13-2018, 10:27 AM

Go to some races and ask a million questions. Get answers to the same questions from different people.
Have fun!

06-12-2018, 04:29 PM	#1
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 889 Likes: 211 Liked 314 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer All good questions. Do some advance planning concerning what class you would desire to run and things like affordability, availability of parts, required maintenance and how hard you want to chase it. No licence is required if you run slower than 9.99 et in the quarter and you may just show up to run a divisional or open. You need about 4 or 5 grade points to enter a Nat., unless your lucky and someone pulls out last minute. It's like 240.00 + 120.00 insurance fee for a Nat.

06-12-2018, 04:48 PM	#2
ZachR Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer The car will probably be in the 10 second range. How often are you torn down? Not asking for "suspicious" reasons, mainly for the hastle of it.

06-12-2018, 04:57 PM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 536 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Tear downs aren't done as often as they once were, mainly only at US Nats. I'm not sure if you're looking at converting your current car to a Stocker, but choose carefully before you take the plunge. Many are often further ahead if they just buy a proven car from the get-go. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

06-12-2018, 05:16 PM	#5
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 838 Likes: 3,764 Liked 692 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Zach There is a J/SA Pontiac in classifieds that has a hurt motor to what extent I don't know but the car has been around and proven. Not sure what your budget is, check the classifieds here often and folks are putting proven combo's on there.

06-12-2018, 05:38 PM	#6
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,014 Likes: 2,713 Liked 2,781 Times in 981 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer I would recommend a lower classed SS/GT car, GT/L-Q.

06-12-2018, 06:07 PM	#7
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer I'm new too, this website and classracerinfo.com are a welth of knowledge. I suggest you look at classifieds here and stock/superstock on racingjunk.com, buying a running car is WAY cheaper. __________________ Todd Greene

06-13-2018, 10:27 AM	#10
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Go to some races and ask a million questions. Get answers to the same questions from different people. Have fun!

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