Ss/ah

doublet · 04-16-2010, 05:16 PM

I'm looking over the SS qualifying in Vegas, and I notice that there is one SS/AH car there. Why is it that there are hardly any Hemi Cudas or Darts at national events? There are Mopar challenges across the country, but hardly ever do I see these cars competing at national events? Why?

John Kelley · 04-16-2010, 05:34 PM

I would say the CO$T$ and upkeep between rounds.
Basically a $100,000+ bracket car at a national event......

Geerhead55 · 04-16-2010, 05:56 PM

Look again,,,I thought I saw 2 SS/AHs on the qualifying list,,,then again my eyes are getting as old as the rest of me!
Danny Durham

Geerhead55 · 04-16-2010, 06:00 PM

Skip Loeffler,,,,,,68 Dart and Joe Faherty,,,, 68 Cuda.
Danny Durham

FINESPLINE · 04-16-2010, 06:06 PM

.IT IS A VERY TOUGH CALL AS THEY ARE VERY HIGH MAINTENANCE CARS. THE NEW INDEX. THE RECORD BEING CRUSHED AT THE END OF THE YEAR. BUT THEY STILL CAN WIN AS THEY DID LAST YEAR. JUST REMEMBER, AFTER THE QUALIFYING ,IT IS ONE BIG BRACKET RACE UNLESS YOU MEET YOUR SAME CLASS CAR IN ELIMINATIONS. LIKE THE MAN SAID--A VERY EXPENSIVE BRACKET CAR.-------------------------------------------SPEED COSTS MONEY--HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO ? SS/AH IS A TRUE TEST OF EGO VS 401K LOL

Wayne Kerr · 04-16-2010, 07:42 PM

It's close to $100,000 for an engine, transmission and torque converter.

See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

treessavoy · 04-16-2010, 11:44 PM

Just as an aside on the money, there is a certain '62 Plymouth in Stock that the owners admitted they had about $100,000.00 in it.......racing at cheap!

JimR

doublet · 04-17-2010, 06:23 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Do these guys just compete at the Mopar shows then, or match race, or what? Oh, and there are two in competition in Vegas. My eyes aren't that young either.

Jared Jordan · 04-17-2010, 06:29 AM

Most of the SS/AH car owners aren't into the bracket racing aspect of competition. For the most part, you'll see them at points races so they can get grade points for Indy. Even then, a lot of guys will park the car after making a qualifying run or two. They essentially treat it as a glorified test 'n tune. Find a race that has a Shootout and there will be a bunch of them.

duster 408 · 04-17-2010, 06:33 AM

These are the most awesome SS cars ever. If you haven't witness a Hemi shootout such as the one at the U.S. Nationals you don't know what you are missing. Are they expensive and high maintenance? I am sure they are, but they are a thing of beauty and the baddest SS cars ever. That is my opion and being a Mopar guy might make me a lil prejudice towards them... But they rule.

04-16-2010, 05:16 PM	#1
doublet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sioux Falls SD Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ss/ah I'm looking over the SS qualifying in Vegas, and I notice that there is one SS/AH car there. Why is it that there are hardly any Hemi Cudas or Darts at national events? There are Mopar challenges across the country, but hardly ever do I see these cars competing at national events? Why?

04-16-2010, 05:34 PM	#2
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Ss/ah I would say the CO$T$ and upkeep between rounds. Basically a $100,000+ bracket car at a national event......

04-16-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ss/ah Look again,,,I thought I saw 2 SS/AHs on the qualifying list,,,then again my eyes are getting as old as the rest of me! Danny Durham

04-16-2010, 06:00 PM	#4
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ss/ah Skip Loeffler,,,,,,68 Dart and Joe Faherty,,,, 68 Cuda. Danny Durham

04-16-2010, 06:06 PM	#5
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ss/ah .IT IS A VERY TOUGH CALL AS THEY ARE VERY HIGH MAINTENANCE CARS. THE NEW INDEX. THE RECORD BEING CRUSHED AT THE END OF THE YEAR. BUT THEY STILL CAN WIN AS THEY DID LAST YEAR. JUST REMEMBER, AFTER THE QUALIFYING ,IT IS ONE BIG BRACKET RACE UNLESS YOU MEET YOUR SAME CLASS CAR IN ELIMINATIONS. LIKE THE MAN SAID--A VERY EXPENSIVE BRACKET CAR.-------------------------------------------SPEED COSTS MONEY--HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO ? SS/AH IS A TRUE TEST OF EGO VS 401K LOL

04-16-2010, 07:42 PM	#6
Wayne Kerr Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Out to Lunch Posts: 191 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ss/ah It's close to $100,000 for an engine, transmission and torque converter. See you at the races, Wayne Kerr Last edited by Wayne Kerr; 04-16-2010 at 09:31 PM.

04-16-2010, 11:44 PM	#7
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Ss/ah Just as an aside on the money, there is a certain '62 Plymouth in Stock that the owners admitted they had about $100,000.00 in it.......racing at cheap! JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

04-17-2010, 06:23 AM	#8
doublet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sioux Falls SD Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ss/ah Thanks for all the replies. Do these guys just compete at the Mopar shows then, or match race, or what? Oh, and there are two in competition in Vegas. My eyes aren't that young either.

04-17-2010, 06:29 AM	#9
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 613 Likes: 200 Liked 537 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Ss/ah Most of the SS/AH car owners aren't into the bracket racing aspect of competition. For the most part, you'll see them at points races so they can get grade points for Indy. Even then, a lot of guys will park the car after making a qualifying run or two. They essentially treat it as a glorified test 'n tune. Find a race that has a Shootout and there will be a bunch of them. __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock

04-17-2010, 06:33 AM	#10
duster 408 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ss/ah These are the most awesome SS cars ever. If you haven't witness a Hemi shootout such as the one at the U.S. Nationals you don't know what you are missing. Are they expensive and high maintenance? I am sure they are, but they are a thing of beauty and the baddest SS cars ever. That is my opion and being a Mopar guy might make me a lil prejudice towards them... But they rule.