Factory X

doglover44 · 12-01-2021, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell

Within 2 years NHRA’S Hipshotting will have it so screwed up some racers will be home setting out race’s crying about BOP!

Thats what I was wondering if that were to happen then where else would you be able to race these purpose built cars ?

Rose Racing · 12-01-2021, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by doglover44

Thats what I was wondering if that were to happen then where else would you be able to race these purpose built cars ?

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otnipecar · 12-02-2021, 12:54 AM

I saw this and could only think about the whole Pro Stock Truck fiasco.

Hope not but.......

Ralph A Powell · 12-02-2021, 09:15 AM

Same Organization running the show!

jmcarter · 12-02-2021, 10:22 AM

See where Aaron Stanfield will have a FX car out later this year. Just another sign that Pro Camaro is on it’s last legs. FS plus FX will give the manufacturers two different venues to flex their muscle, unless NHRA mucks it up of course.

Jack Matyas · 12-02-2021, 10:59 AM

Seems like this will be the Pro Stock replacement next year if they get enough racers to build them - the question is where will they come from - Pro Stock or Factory Showdown ? Maybe even Pro Mod . Somehow in the meantime Comp will have to have them to race with - that will help their entry numbers .

The idea of all that HP with a stick on 10" tires should be entertaining for sure - all that and only 2650 lbs onboard .........

Mike Pearson · 12-02-2021, 12:43 PM

I dont think this new class is running in Comp next year. They originally said it was an exhibition class for next season. To run comp they would need an index. I guess they will see how many cars get built and what kind of participation they get will determine what really happens with the class. I personally think the small tire is a mistake. Fans dont want to watch a bunch of aborted runs. Supposedly fans dont like pro stock so I dont see them knocking the door down to watch this class. They will need traction control on them. I suspect the guys that are running FS Showdown will be involved to some point and maybe some pro stock teams will build cars. It wont be cheap so us commoners wont be involved. I see it as a pro class. They will need a good size team to pull the trans and clutch every pass like PS.

12-02-2021, 12:54 AM	#3
otnipecar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 80 Likes: 154 Liked 78 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Factory X I saw this and could only think about the whole Pro Stock Truck fiasco. Hope not but....... __________________ Rick Green 6847 O/SA

12-02-2021, 09:15 AM	#4
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 389 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Factory X Same Organization running the show!

12-02-2021, 10:22 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Factory X See where Aaron Stanfield will have a FX car out later this year. Just another sign that Pro Camaro is on it’s last legs. FS plus FX will give the manufacturers two different venues to flex their muscle, unless NHRA mucks it up of course. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-02-2021, 10:59 AM	#6
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,930 Likes: 406 Liked 2,051 Times in 399 Posts	Re: Factory X Seems like this will be the Pro Stock replacement next year if they get enough racers to build them - the question is where will they come from - Pro Stock or Factory Showdown ? Maybe even Pro Mod . Somehow in the meantime Comp will have to have them to race with - that will help their entry numbers . The idea of all that HP with a stick on 10" tires should be entertaining for sure - all that and only 2650 lbs onboard ......... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

12-02-2021, 12:43 PM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,450 Likes: 615 Liked 1,929 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Factory X I dont think this new class is running in Comp next year. They originally said it was an exhibition class for next season. To run comp they would need an index. I guess they will see how many cars get built and what kind of participation they get will determine what really happens with the class. I personally think the small tire is a mistake. Fans dont want to watch a bunch of aborted runs. Supposedly fans dont like pro stock so I dont see them knocking the door down to watch this class. They will need traction control on them. I suspect the guys that are running FS Showdown will be involved to some point and maybe some pro stock teams will build cars. It wont be cheap so us commoners wont be involved. I see it as a pro class. They will need a good size team to pull the trans and clutch every pass like PS. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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