If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by SDT1DYI

My 2 cents, have a clear and honest understanding of your goals in racing. Is driving and winning races the most important part? If so, buy a complete car that's Legal and fast. If fiqureing can out how and what makes a car run 1 under the index is No 1 on your priority list, buy a good roller. Then buy a used starter motor from a top engine builder that will get you .5 under and wear it out getting your feet on the ground with Stock Racing. Then build the motor you want, as you will have a much better idea of what really works and equally important, what does NOT work.
Stocker racers are a great bunch, always helpfully if you ask correctly.

Steve Teeter Stk SS 6380/ 6283
Good Luck......

Very close to the path I chose; happy with the results to date and still have plenty of targets to hit before boredom sets in.

[DexnBlair]

I am building mine. However, my reason for it is that I have been out of racing for years. My daughter is 13 now and has shown an interest in cars so this is going to be our project. I want her to understand and appreciate what goes into a car as well as a solid understanding so she is not ever taken advantage of. We are doing everything from the motor to the chassis to the body work, paint, etc.

[GTOMayhem]

Originally Posted by DexnBlair

I am building mine. However, my reason for it is that I have been out of racing for years. My daughter is 13 now and has shown an interest in cars so this is going to be our project. I want her to understand and appreciate what goes into a car as well as a solid understanding so she is not ever taken advantage of. We are doing everything from the motor to the chassis to the body work, paint, etc.

With your daughter being 13, you should check with your local NHRA track about NHRA Jr Street. It allows 13-16 to race full size street cars against other kids. My son just finished his last year of eligibility and will join me in Sportsman next season and hopefully we will have a stocker together in the next couple of years.


Rick and Claude Thomason
GTOMayhem
2363

[DexnBlair]

Originally Posted by GTOMayhem

With your daughter being 13, you should check with your local NHRA track about NHRA Jr Street. It allows 13-16 to race full size street cars against other kids. My son just finished his last year of eligibility and will join me in Sportsman next season and hopefully we will have a stocker together in the next couple of years.


Rick and Claude Thomason
GTOMayhem
2363

Thanks, will defiantly look into that.