Factory X

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.

J.R. Haddad · 12-02-2021, 12:47 PM

I believe they will run in Comp. at all LODRS events in 2022, and in exhibition form at select National events.

J.R.

Rob Petrie E395 · 12-02-2021, 04:12 PM

I haven’t looked into this new class much. But is it going to be like Allen Johnson prpoposed a few years ago? Which was basically a FS or FSS engine in a PS chassis? I thought that sounded really cool.

Superfan1 · 12-02-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

I believe they will run in Comp. at all LODRS events in 2022, and in exhibition form at select National events.

J.R.

That is my understanding as well.

doglover44 · 12-02-2021, 07:18 PM

Wonder who will have the 1st one built ?

Ben Holt · 12-02-2021, 08:16 PM

I can tell you that if this deal ends up in comp before the 4 valve 4 cylinder dragster class happens there will be some exploding heads!!!! What a crock!!!

But back on topic.....as far as the tire goes. the 33 x 10.5 w x 16 is definitely not a "small" tire. It may not be a 16" steamroller that PS runs now, but for the FSS guys that have all of that experience with the 9" tire, this thing will be a cakewalk. We run that tire on our I/D and it is awesome

My .02!

Floyd Staggs · 12-02-2021, 10:01 PM

I haven't read enough about it. Are they going to go old school carberated or will it be new school FI and traction control?

Superfan1 · 12-03-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by doglover44

Wonder who will have the 1st one built ?

Chris Holbrook's Mustang is currently being built at Jerry Bickel's shop.

Brett C · 12-04-2021, 10:05 PM

I really love the idea, with some exceptions. Huge problem is the price tag to play! NHRA really making it difficult for heads up racing to be anything but a huge money spend. This class fits in between Pro Stock & Factory Stock Showdown, so that leads to one or both of those classes suffering, if and only if this class succeeds. Who races in those classes with success? $

12-02-2021, 10:59 AM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,931 Likes: 407 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 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	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,451 Likes: 615 Liked 1,935 Times in 582 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

12-02-2021, 12:47 PM	#3
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 785 Likes: 939 Liked 1,469 Times in 308 Posts	Re: Factory X I believe they will run in Comp. at all LODRS events in 2022, and in exhibition form at select National events. J.R.

12-02-2021, 04:12 PM	#4
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Factory X I haven’t looked into this new class much. But is it going to be like Allen Johnson prpoposed a few years ago? Which was basically a FS or FSS engine in a PS chassis? I thought that sounded really cool. Last edited by Rob Petrie E395; 12-03-2021 at 05:21 PM.

12-02-2021, 07:18 PM	#6
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: Factory X Wonder who will have the 1st one built ? __________________ Jake Biermann

12-02-2021, 08:16 PM	#7
Ben Holt Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 142 Likes: 3 Liked 112 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Factory X I can tell you that if this deal ends up in comp before the 4 valve 4 cylinder dragster class happens there will be some exploding heads!!!! What a crock!!! But back on topic.....as far as the tire goes. the 33 x 10.5 w x 16 is definitely not a "small" tire. It may not be a 16" steamroller that PS runs now, but for the FSS guys that have all of that experience with the 9" tire, this thing will be a cakewalk. We run that tire on our I/D and it is awesome My .02!

12-02-2021, 10:01 PM	#8
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 157 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Factory X I haven't read enough about it. Are they going to go old school carberated or will it be new school FI and traction control? __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

12-04-2021, 10:05 PM	#10
Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,195 Likes: 327 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Factory X I really love the idea, with some exceptions. Huge problem is the price tag to play! NHRA really making it difficult for heads up racing to be anything but a huge money spend. This class fits in between Pro Stock & Factory Stock Showdown, so that leads to one or both of those classes suffering, if and only if this class succeeds. Who races in those classes with success? $ __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America

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