2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes

Kevin Love · 10-26-2010, 03:56 PM

NHRA has rule updates for 2011 listed on NHRA.com

Quick review:

Stockers back to 1955
Valve springs in stock
Parachutes in stock (over 150)
Maximum weight limits
Gloves/neck collars for more classes
Trans shields/flexplates/flexplate shields in more classes
Wagons in SS/GT

Listed on front pages under Racer Updates

novassdude · 10-26-2010, 04:08 PM

Am I understanding this one correctly. You can not run heavier than the next lower classes Minimum weight? So there will be no more running 300 pounds heavy to slow down cars?

WEIGHT
All cars will be permitted to run on the class minimum weight, but may be no heavier
than the minimum for the next heavier class. Car can move up (lighter) one class or
down (heavier) one class. If weight is added, must be properly attached; see BALLAST.
Class and classification weight are determined without driver weight. Once classification
weight is calculated, 170 pounds is added for driver to arrive at total weight. All cars are
weighed with driver.

Michael Beard · 10-26-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novassdude

Am I understanding this one correctly. You can not run heavier than the next lower classes Minimum weight? So there will be no more running 300 pounds heavy to slow down cars?

WEIGHT
All cars will be permitted to run on the class minimum weight, but may be no heavier
than the minimum for the next heavier class. Car can move up (lighter) one class or
down (heavier) one class. If weight is added, must be properly attached; see BALLAST.
Class and classification weight are determined without driver weight. Once classification
weight is calculated, 170 pounds is added for driver to arrive at total weight. All cars are
weighed with driver.

HOLY COW! They actually did this?! I've been running that one up the flagpole for two years now! Good, common sense rule. -=applause!=- Thank you, NHRA!

Re: AAF/S.... uh, why don't they create some realistic weight breaks for the FWD classes instead of tacking onto the top? It's not like there are no letters in the alphabet past "E".

While the "big cars" fight full-pound weight breaks because they'd have to "carry so much weight", what about the weight difference between DF/S and EF/S... 2,241 vs 2,895. 650LBS? SERIOUSLY?!

GarysZ24 · 10-27-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

HOLY COW! They actually did this?! I've been running that one up the flagpole for two years now! Good, common sense rule. -=applause!=- Thank you, NHRA!

Re: AAF/S.... uh, why don't they create some realistic weight breaks for the FWD classes instead of tacking onto the top? It's not like there are no letters in the alphabet past "E".

While the "big cars" fight full-pound weight breaks because they'd have to "carry so much weight", what about the weight difference between DF/S and EF/S... 2,241 vs 2,895. 650LBS? SERIOUSLY?!

I couldn't agree with you more Michael!!!

Adger Smith · 10-27-2010, 09:28 PM

About the block rule: a NHRA approved aftermarket cylinder blocks" for s/ss
That is good news for the V-6 guys. Since GM has quit casting the Bowtie V-6 block there is a shortage. Brian Browell has stepped up and had blocks & heads cast and NHRA approved. That just about seals the deal on the new V-6 blocks for Comp through Stock. Since we can't count on GM or other MFG's to continue to supply parts I think it is the next step for NHRA to modify the rules to help us keep racing.

Barnstorm · 10-27-2010, 10:59 PM

Blossom digs out the old AT/SA Syclone and puts 30lb of boost in with an aftermarket alum block......

Jack Matyas · 10-26-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Love

NHRA has rule updates for 2011 listed on NHRA.com

Quick review:

Stockers back to 1955
Valve springs in stock
Parachutes in stock (over 150)
Maximum weight limits
Gloves/neck collars for more classes
Trans shields/flexplates/flexplate shields in more classes
Wagons in SS/GT

Listed on front pages under Racer Updates

Terrific - I'll start building my "Black Widow" '57 Bel Air 283 / 250hp powerglide car ASAP .......Or at least when the economy changes .

Wade_Owens · 10-26-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Terrific - I'll start building my "Black Widow" '57 Bel Air 283 / 250hp powerglide car ASAP .......Or at least when the economy changes .

Jack, me first!!!!!!

Wade O

Tony Janes · 10-26-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Terrific - I'll start building my "Black Widow" '57 Bel Air 283 / 250hp powerglide car ASAP .......Or at least when the economy changes .

I think the 245 hp is better then the injection 250 hp. I have a friend with a 57 bel air body, like my car from the sixties, but not the 25,000 or so dollars to build it.

MYRONARL1119 · 10-26-2010, 08:56 PM

Does this mean it is a good time to dig my ole 57 chevy injection unit and the matched set of heads out of the garage, and advertise as "stocker builder up material"? Or better yet, does this mean that it is time to start searching the yards for a wrecked Impala SS car for stock. Seems like possibly a 303 hp LS4 v8 front wheel drive might work now as a stocker? AAFS?

10-26-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
Kevin Love Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: canada Posts: 113 Likes: 5 Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts	2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes NHRA has rule updates for 2011 listed on NHRA.com Quick review: Stockers back to 1955 Valve springs in stock Parachutes in stock (over 150) Maximum weight limits Gloves/neck collars for more classes Trans shields/flexplates/flexplate shields in more classes Wagons in SS/GT Listed on front pages under Racer Updates __________________ Kevin Love 5666 STK/SS

10-26-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes Am I understanding this one correctly. You can not run heavier than the next lower classes Minimum weight? So there will be no more running 300 pounds heavy to slow down cars? WEIGHT All cars will be permitted to run on the class minimum weight, but may be no heavier than the minimum for the next heavier class. Car can move up (lighter) one class or down (heavier) one class. If weight is added, must be properly attached; see BALLAST. Class and classification weight are determined without driver weight. Once classification weight is calculated, 170 pounds is added for driver to arrive at total weight. All cars are weighed with driver.

10-27-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: 2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes About the block rule: a NHRA approved aftermarket cylinder blocks" for s/ss That is good news for the V-6 guys. Since GM has quit casting the Bowtie V-6 block there is a shortage. Brian Browell has stepped up and had blocks & heads cast and NHRA approved. That just about seals the deal on the new V-6 blocks for Comp through Stock. Since we can't count on GM or other MFG's to continue to supply parts I think it is the next step for NHRA to modify the rules to help us keep racing. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

10-27-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
Barnstorm Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes Blossom digs out the old AT/SA Syclone and puts 30lb of boost in with an aftermarket alum block......

10-26-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
MYRONARL1119 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: COLUMBUS,OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes Does this mean it is a good time to dig my ole 57 chevy injection unit and the matched set of heads out of the garage, and advertise as "stocker builder up material"? Or better yet, does this mean that it is time to start searching the yards for a wrecked Impala SS car for stock. Seems like possibly a 303 hp LS4 v8 front wheel drive might work now as a stocker? AAFS?

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