What would you do with the current CJ and DP car situation?

Dgal · 09-30-2010, 11:36 AM

Gump,

I will save you the trouble because I found what I was looking for. According to Jeff Teuton who I would trust knows about as much about these cars as anyone the production figures are.

6.1 90 units
5.7 7 units
5.9 3 units

Now tell me how the 5.7 and the 5.9 engine combos meet the NHRA rule book?

Reserved for 1960 or new model-year factory-production automobiles and some sports cars. Classified per NHRA performance rating as listed in the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide. Only those cars listed in the guide are eligible for competition. All cars in Stock classes must be factory-production assembled, showroom available, and in the hands of the general public. A minimum 500 units of a particular body style must be produced.

OEM may apply for inclusion of any special production runs into the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide. Special run must include a minimum of 50 units of an already accepted body style, need not be showroom available. Applications evaluated on an individual basis. Acceptance will not imply precedent.

Ok, there are a couple of glaring issues. One that jumps out is All cars in Stock classes must be factory-production assembled. The Drag Paks come partially assembled. The racer must complete the car.

The second paragraph trumps the "showroom available and in the hands of the general public." But the second paragraph also states that there must be a minimum of 50 units. Three 5.9 and seven 5.7 are a long ways from 50. You cannot combine them to get there.

These don't meet the NHRAs own rule book for Stock classification and the 6.1 doesn't since it is partially assembled. They are factory race cars that should be in their own class along with the Cobra Jets. Keep them in stock and I would be glad to dial against them.

Don

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09-30-2010, 11:36 AM	#11
Dgal Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would you do with the current CJ and DP car situation? Gump, I will save you the trouble because I found what I was looking for. According to Jeff Teuton who I would trust knows about as much about these cars as anyone the production figures are. 6.1 90 units 5.7 7 units 5.9 3 units Now tell me how the 5.7 and the 5.9 engine combos meet the NHRA rule book? Reserved for 1960 or new model-year factory-production automobiles and some sports cars. Classified per NHRA performance rating as listed in the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide. Only those cars listed in the guide are eligible for competition. All cars in Stock classes must be factory-production assembled, showroom available, and in the hands of the general public. A minimum 500 units of a particular body style must be produced. OEM may apply for inclusion of any special production runs into the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide. Special run must include a minimum of 50 units of an already accepted body style, need not be showroom available. Applications evaluated on an individual basis. Acceptance will not imply precedent. Ok, there are a couple of glaring issues. One that jumps out is All cars in Stock classes must be factory-production assembled. The Drag Paks come partially assembled. The racer must complete the car. The second paragraph trumps the "showroom available and in the hands of the general public." But the second paragraph also states that there must be a minimum of 50 units. Three 5.9 and seven 5.7 are a long ways from 50. You cannot combine them to get there. These don't meet the NHRAs own rule book for Stock classification and the 6.1 doesn't since it is partially assembled. They are factory race cars that should be in their own class along with the Cobra Jets. Keep them in stock and I would be glad to dial against them. Don