Interest in Modified?

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-31-2008, 08:09 AM

Mr, Evans thank you, this is what I was looking for, I have a car that I believe would fit a Mod. class and I know at least 5 other racers that do also. That makes 6 and counting. Thanks Joe Buchanan

randy wilson · 10-31-2008, 08:52 AM

i have one. ss/cs

Tracy Robbins · 10-31-2008, 08:52 AM

I was told a couple of years ago an effort was made similar to this by a former IHRA modified racer (which later went to comp) who went to IHRA and offered to sponsor the class but there was no interest in adding more classes. That was before the Polburn/Peaco era so maybe things have changed...they're cancelling nitro funnycar because of lack of sponsorship, maybe it's a good time to go in w/ a sponsor to try to revive it. If they paid qualifying money as was the case before I would consider switching to modified otherwise I have too much invested in a super stock combination to make the changes to be a competitive top qualifier. I do know of at least two people that would do it though. Also, something to consider is where most of the racers that would do it are located, probably the largest concentration will be in division 2 and 9, maybe you could get the divsion director to add the class to the divisional schedule to test the waters. Just a thought.

herbjr · 10-31-2008, 09:23 AM

Ok guys at a track operator Ill make this offer. You get me 20 cars Modified type, now SS production cars can run as well but we will call it Modified, and I will do a race for it.

1000 win
300 RU
150 Semi
75 1/4's

I know this isnt alot but its a start. My brother and I have had a TON on our plate the last year but have now figured out how to run a track and not let a track run us. As always Xtreme Motorsports will pay 100.00 bonus to any stick car that wins a race at Piedmont. So its really 1100 to win. If we have enough we could have the first race in April before Rockingham National..

Herb Jr

trmnatr · 10-31-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbjr

Ok guys at a track operator Ill make this offer. You get me 20 cars Modified type, now SS production cars can run as well but we will call it Modified, and I will do a race for it.

1000 win
300 RU
150 Semi
75 1/4's

I know this isnt alot but its a start. My brother and I have had a TON on our plate the last year but have now figured out how to run a track and not let a track run us. As always Xtreme Motorsports will pay 100.00 bonus to any stick car that wins a race at Piedmont. So its really 1100 to win. If we have enough we could have the first race in April before Rockingham National..

Herb Jr

Do you have an e-mail or phone number or web-site? Thank you !

randy wilson · 10-31-2008, 11:51 AM

if this happens count us in 2008 cobalt ss/cs. 5101. set indexes and let them run out the back door. would be nice to have them also set records.

Michael Beard · 10-31-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trmnatr

Do you have an e-mail or phone number or web-site? Thank you !

Herb runs Piedmont... www.piedmontdragway.com They've been extremely proactive in having and supporting S/SS Combo races in front of a good crowd. Even got coverage on YouTube!

Video coverage of Piedmont Dragway's Stock/Super Stock Combo, July 3rd, 2008

Video coverage of the Triad Thunder Series at Piedmont Dragway:

Hey Herb, if y'all do this, give me plenty of notice, and I'll pitch in something like "Modified Lives!" Participant decals or some such.

Get well, soon!

Rusty Davenport · 10-31-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbjr

Ok guys at a track operator Ill make this offer. You get me 20 cars Modified type, now SS production cars can run as well but we will call it Modified, and I will do a race for it.

1000 win
300 RU
150 Semi
75 1/4's

I know this isnt alot but its a start. My brother and I have had a TON on our plate the last year but have now figured out how to run a track and not let a track run us. As always Xtreme Motorsports will pay 100.00 bonus to any stick car that wins a race at Piedmont. So its really 1100 to win. If we have enough we could have the first race in April before Rockingham National..

Herb Jr

Hey Herb------sounds like you plan to get the scales out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-31-2008, 03:31 PM

I for one would like to see it all door cars, this would keep the overall speeds down and keep the ET's closer for instance 9.50 being chased by 7. something dragster, just my opinion. While racing in Mod. the most common complaint I heard was "damn dragsters" I believe it was the direct cause of quite a few racers either moving to SS or just putting their stuff up. Don't get me wrong I'm not against fast dragsters I just feel they have plenty of classes to race in T.D. Q.R. what do you do with a fast Econo Mod. or alterd door car? Either way if this race does get ran I'm there, like I said in the initial post IHRA isn't going to ask us if we'd like them to bring back a form of Mod, however if they see that the racers are willing to support itWell... Every journey begins with the first step. Joe Buchanan

mloboda · 10-31-2008, 03:53 PM

In my mind, the modifieds I know and love are stick shift doorslammers. No dragsters or automatics.

The only car worth watching in that 9 minute clip was the stick shift Nova that went 3 rounds
Video coverage of Piedmont Dragway's Stock/Super Stock Combo, July 3rd, 2008

10-31-2008, 08:09 AM	#1
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Mr, Evans thank you, this is what I was looking for, I have a car that I believe would fit a Mod. class and I know at least 5 other racers that do also. That makes 6 and counting. Thanks Joe Buchanan

10-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? i have one. ss/cs __________________ don,t have one

10-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? I was told a couple of years ago an effort was made similar to this by a former IHRA modified racer (which later went to comp) who went to IHRA and offered to sponsor the class but there was no interest in adding more classes. That was before the Polburn/Peaco era so maybe things have changed...they're cancelling nitro funnycar because of lack of sponsorship, maybe it's a good time to go in w/ a sponsor to try to revive it. If they paid qualifying money as was the case before I would consider switching to modified otherwise I have too much invested in a super stock combination to make the changes to be a competitive top qualifier. I do know of at least two people that would do it though. Also, something to consider is where most of the racers that would do it are located, probably the largest concentration will be in division 2 and 9, maybe you could get the divsion director to add the class to the divisional schedule to test the waters. Just a thought. __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

10-31-2008, 09:23 AM	#4
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Ok guys at a track operator Ill make this offer. You get me 20 cars Modified type, now SS production cars can run as well but we will call it Modified, and I will do a race for it. 1000 win 300 RU 150 Semi 75 1/4's I know this isnt alot but its a start. My brother and I have had a TON on our plate the last year but have now figured out how to run a track and not let a track run us. As always Xtreme Motorsports will pay 100.00 bonus to any stick car that wins a race at Piedmont. So its really 1100 to win. If we have enough we could have the first race in April before Rockingham National.. Herb Jr

10-31-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? if this happens count us in 2008 cobalt ss/cs. 5101. set indexes and let them run out the back door. would be nice to have them also set records. __________________ don,t have one

10-31-2008, 03:31 PM	#9
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? I for one would like to see it all door cars, this would keep the overall speeds down and keep the ET's closer for instance 9.50 being chased by 7. something dragster, just my opinion. While racing in Mod. the most common complaint I heard was "damn dragsters" I believe it was the direct cause of quite a few racers either moving to SS or just putting their stuff up. Don't get me wrong I'm not against fast dragsters I just feel they have plenty of classes to race in T.D. Q.R. what do you do with a fast Econo Mod. or alterd door car? Either way if this race does get ran I'm there, like I said in the initial post IHRA isn't going to ask us if we'd like them to bring back a form of Mod, however if they see that the racers are willing to support itWell... Every journey begins with the first step. Joe Buchanan

10-31-2008, 03:53 PM	#10
mloboda Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland Ohio Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? In my mind, the modifieds I know and love are stick shift doorslammers. No dragsters or automatics. The only car worth watching in that 9 minute clip was the stick shift Nova that went 3 rounds Video coverage of Piedmont Dragway's Stock/Super Stock Combo, July 3rd, 2008 Last edited by mloboda; 10-31-2008 at 04:04 PM.

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