2011 Stock/Super Stock Rule Changes

[Michael Beard]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Troy Henderson]

Originally Posted by Barnstorm

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

I'm waiting for that too!