Entry level class?

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

How about we expound on this, which is ,in fact, the subject of this thread.

That's essentially what I said a bit ago. I agree with the statement.

[Mike Pearson]

Super street is the beginner class as far as NHRA divisional or national events are concerned. Pretty much any super pro bracket car can compete in super street. There is very few rules. Any engine in any bodied car is legal. You have to meet the safety requirements but you also need to meet them at the bracket races too. You have to meet the minimum weight which I think is around 2800 lbs. Biggest difference in S/ST and bracket is the pro tree. Your car has to leave hard enough to cut the light. Then you have to run the number. Better be .010 and dead on to beat the hitters in that class. A good back half car with a fairly good small block could be a contender with a good driver.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

Super street is the beginner class as far as NHRA divisional or national events are concerned.

Where does the NHRA state that?

[BTR69]

It appears this thread went downhill pretty quick, going from opinions on an entry level class, to a d--k measuring contest.

For what it's worth, from a bracket racer who plans to jump into super stock neck deep this season. My plan from years ago had been to get into super street. It appeared I could turn a bracket car into super street much easier, (not saying I'd be very competitive), than building/buying a car, jumping into stock or super stock, or other .90 classes, with my limited knowledge of the classes and my very limited knowledge on making a class car competitive against others within the same index. I expect the competition in any class/category to be tough, but IMO, getting a car to run in a class appears a little more forgiving with super street, from rules/restrictions perspective. If I'm wrong, please correct me, as I have yet to run an NHRA class, aside from pro/super pro at bracket races.

Regarding how this thread, and some others, seem to devolve into something far from its intention, (crank measuring contest), maybe there should be a place on this forum, maybe the Lounge, where folks can go to talk trash and air their grievances towards each other.

Y'all have a great evening.

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Where does the NHRA state that?

I don’t think NHRA actually calls it a beginner class. Maybe that was the wrong choice of words. Let’s just say it is probably the simplest class to get involved if you already have a car that will run 10.90 and want to join in and race the division and national events.

[1320racer]

The simplest class to get into is stock eliminator made even easier starting in 2009 with the availability of factory produced by the Big 3, American made, stock eliminator cars. No more need to try and find a 50+ y/o "clean" car and search for the right engine, head castings, manifold and carb. Just order a new one or buy a used one and go race! NHRA LODRS racing doesn't get any easier! The good old days of factory hot rods, muscle cars are right now, race ready from day 1!

[David Lee]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

The simplest class to get into is stock eliminator made even easier since 2012 with one of the big 3 produced factory stock eliminator cars. now more need to try and find a 50+ y/o "clean" car and search for the right engine, head castings, manifold and carb. Just order a new one or buy a used one and go race!

buy a built super street car and have the easiest class to race in

[1320racer]

stock eliminator with it's median age of 65 y/o is a far easier class to race than super street. As a class, the reaction times appear to be that of entry level rather than those that have been racing 4 decades and longer and the top end driving is largely non existent sans the drivers under 40.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

The simplest class to get into is stock eliminator made even easier starting in 2009 with the availability of factory produced by the Big 3, American made, stock eliminator cars. No more need to try and find a 50+ y/o "clean" car and search for the right engine, head castings, manifold and carb. Just order a new one or buy a used one and go race! NHRA LODRS racing doesn't get any easier! The good old days of factory hot rods, muscle cars are right now, race ready from day 1!

Yeah, buying a new one and just going racing will get you under the index but you won't be competitive. That probably is the easiest way to punch your ticket in but quite an investment to find out if you like something or not.

[1700camaro]

I posted my opinion on the order/ranking of what I thought was entry level classes. Stock was 3rd in my ranking.

What I didn't share is Stock is my favorite class & the main reason I come to CR. I have been lucky enough to make some passes/compete in a Super Stocker during a bracket race. Anyway, hopefully someday I will have the same/similar opportunity to race a Stocker.