The Demise Of Class Eliminations

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by GUMP

My issue is that we really did lose something that it's we are still paying for.

Ya know, I've been NHRA racing for kissin' close to 50 years and we (the Sportsmen) have been "losing something that we are still paying for" just a little bit at a time, every year, for close to that long.

[Chuck Weissberg]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, I've been NHRA racing for kissin' close to 50 years and we (the Sportsmen) have been "losing something that we are still paying for" just a little bit at a time, every year, for close to that long.

Billy, I STUMBLED on this feed by accident, but reading it REMINDED ne why I stopped racing stock in the old days, when you had the NOVA. I had been considering getting back into it again, but seeing all this stuff is still getting worse rather then getting better gave me a wake up call.THANKS

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Chuck Weissberg

I had been considering getting back into it again, but seeing all this stuff is still getting worse rather then getting better gave me a wake up call.THANKS

Ya know Chuck, there are very few Racers making any money at this anymore but there are plenty of fine, intelligent, friendly people to be found in this sport (oops, hobby). The friendships and camaraderie that I have felt and seen over the years still makes dealing with the NHRA worth it!

[Chuck Weissberg]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know Chuck, there are very few Racers making any money at this anymore but there are plenty of fine, intelligent, friendly people to be found in this sport (oops, hobby). The friendships and camaraderie that I have felt and seen over the years still makes dealing with the NHRA worth it!

So If I catch up on my dues, I can join the club again?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Chuck Weissberg

So If I catch up on my dues, I can join the club again?

Jump in the pool! The water's fine. But maybe don't start by jumping in the deep end!

[goinbroke2]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Jump in the pool! The water's fine. But maybe don't start by jumping in the deep end!

The shallow end of stock is deeper than expected, but is refreshing!!!

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by goinbroke2

The shallow end of stock is deeper than expected, but is refreshing!!!

Brother tell me about it

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Jump in the pool! The water's fine. But maybe don't start by jumping in the deep end!

Which is the deep end?
I would say it’s deep for any class to run near the top. We all have pretty much the same expenses. They may drop off a little for fewer cylinders and they may be a little higher for scarcity or collectible value. So I always say build something you like instead of something you think you can afford.

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Which is the deep end?
I would say it?s deep for any class to run near the top. We all have pretty much the same expenses. They may drop off a little for fewer cylinders and they may be a little higher for scarcity or collectible value. So I always say build something you like instead of something you think you can afford.

This is very true. If I raced like I really want to race in Super Gas I'd need something that could go 9.90 at 170. Pretty sure you could build a bitchin' S/SS car for the same money. I can't afford either so its 9.90 at 139 for me

[goinbroke2]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Which is the deep end?
I would say it?s deep for any class to run near the top. We all have pretty much the same expenses. They may drop off a little for fewer cylinders and they may be a little higher for scarcity or collectible value. So I always say build something you like instead of something you think you can afford.

Or buy!

I think you should look in the guide to what best suits what you want to do/afford/etc. What you DON'T do is take a car you are emotionally attached to and try and make it a stocker!! (ask how I know, lol!!)