new A/FX CLASS

[1347]

I just reread the 2023 rule supplement and it says it must be OEM roof and quarters, no where do I see it saying carbon fiber. Am I missing something?
I never saw so many people uptight about a new class coming out. Most people I have talked to are excited about this class, and are hoping it will be the new Pro Stock down the road. Some of you want to kill it thinking they will increase are quotas instead. lol

[TOSTO RACING]

Steel roof and quarters. Carbon fiber front ends and doors etc. It would have been cool to keep all OEM body panels, but it is what it is . At least they still look like factory cars.

These cars are badass !

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

Steel roof and quarters. Carbon fiber front ends and doors etc. It would have been cool to keep all OEM body panels, but it is what it is . At least they still look like factory cars.

These cars are badass !

The rules that were released to the public were changed and NHRA has not published the changes because they are still under review. As an example, the trunk is now carbon fiber with a built-in wing. Also, the latest rumor is some have requested to do away with the spec drag slicks and run your choice of drag slicks.

[MoJo Risen]

I thought this class was above cool... The factory car bodies would be just like the old days of pro stock and would sell cars.This 1st Camaro ruined it for me as a spectator. The car doesn't look like a factory car, especially behind the doors. Rick Flare would be proud of this rear end of the Camaro.

Geoff Turks car looks like a real factory body and the build of Chis Holbrook has the looks of factory as well.

[JGrossijr]

That is so awesome!
Keep the 10.5 tire

[DG]

I suppose most of you have seen it already, but I watched the Jeff Turks run and crash in his A/FX Challenger. What a super cool car, but scary crash, glad he is okay.



https://moparinsiders.com/nhra-facto...uring-testing/

[Dan Bennett]

Originally Posted by DG

I suppose most of you have seen it already, but I watched the Jeff Turks run and crash in his A/FX Challenger. What a super cool car, but scary crash, glad he is okay.



https://moparinsiders.com/nhra-facto...uring-testing/

I had heard about the crash, but hadn't gone to look for the video.

Two things came to mind: On these types of cars, I don't think I've ever seen the deck lid dip down before it meets the wing. And I was surprised the car was in first gear for so long.

I realize these are still being developed, so whether the deck contour comes from the rules or is an experiment could make a difference. Same for ratio in first gear.

[TOSTO RACING]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

The rules that were released to the public were changed and NHRA has not published the changes because they are still under review. As an example, the trunk is now carbon fiber with a built-in wing. Also, the latest rumor is some have requested to do away with the spec drag slicks and run your choice of drag slicks.

My brother works for a well known chassis builder. I'm aware of how these are being built.



Cool video Joe did!