Coolest new Thing from PRI

herbjr · 12-13-2010, 12:17 PM

As I said you guys cant see the forest for the trees, without factory involvement you are nothing but a dead side show, we all know we have been a side show for years but now at least our future is there for a while and chevy will get in just give it another year or so. If chevy doesnt get in and ford and chrysler get out stock and ss will be be HISTORY. Top Sportsman here we come.

Yes its not right RIGHT NOW........but in 5 years Drag Pack and Mustangs have helped the future or Stock and Super Stock. Besides we are only bracket racing anyway for the most part now as in grudge racing we say "get in where you fit in"

Herb Jr

Alan Roehrich · 12-13-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

As I said you guys cant see the forest for the trees, without factory involvement you are nothing but a dead side show, we all know we have been a side show for years but now at least our future is there for a while and chevy will get in just give it another year or so. If chevy doesnt get in and ford and chrysler get out stock and ss will be be HISTORY. Top Sportsman here we come.

Yes its not right RIGHT NOW........but in 5 years Drag Pack and Mustangs have helped the future or Stock and Super Stock. Besides we are only bracket racing anyway for the most part now as in grudge racing we say "get in where you fit in"

Herb Jr

The factories have had their new cars in for a couple of years. When do you think we'll see all this wonderful improvement we keep being told about?

I haven't seen any of it. Same purse, higher entry fees, fewer contingency sponsors, less ink, and less TV time.

You want to help Stock? Stop perverting it and start promoting it instead.

Michael Beard · 12-13-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

As I said you guys cant see the forest for the trees, without factory involvement you are nothing but a dead side show

I don't think anyone's said anything about not wanting or appreciating factory involvement. Are you suggesting that if the 'factory race cars' were designated as Super Stock only or could only have been included in the classification guide if they were rated 50-75 HP higher that the factories would've just taken their toys and gone home?

Signman · 12-13-2010, 06:49 PM

Believe it or not there is new interest in Stock and Super Stock Racing.

Was at PRI had discussions with several that think we are great show.
S/SS is one of the best car shows in the USA with performance to match the good looks and perceived as a good value to promoters and fans.

Booked in shows with properly prepped track and schedule that puts emphasis on SS/S.

Coming your way soon.
Support it and make it successful.

There is interest and it's growing.

SPS · 12-13-2010, 07:54 PM

I have to agree with Signman, we are alive and well in Stock and Super Stock.

Our Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Association has been and was again this year, well accepted at the PRI show by the manufacturers.
We count on them to support our series and as we continue to grow (22% per year for the past 2 years), it makes it much easier to get that support.

As was once said by Mark Twain, "rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated"

FJ Smith

herbjr · 12-14-2010, 01:48 AM

NOBODY supported Stock and SS racing as a track operator like my brother and I did when we ran Piedmont Dragway, we ran combo's on a regular basis. Terry what I was trying to say in my long post was NHRA doesnt need our aggervation, there are enough high roller bracket racers to fill that void at a race with no aggervation. If they took 40 cars in 3 different classes (bracket) they have a 32 car show for Sunday to fill the gaps. I'm not bitching anyone but I can tell you if I got bitched at as much as NHRA has over this stuff I could care less what happens and that is what has happened. This is my last post on this but just think about what they did to Modified and the class was strong. Just 3 years earlier they had 20+ cars in some classes just for class runoff at Indy. It would be so easy for them to combine Stock and SS and have one class, just think about it. We need to try to do something different what I dont know, but I dont see my youngest kid who is 11 ever running Stock, I just dont think it will be around in 10 years. sorry just my .02.

12-13-2010, 12:17 PM	#1
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Coolest new Thing from PRI As I said you guys cant see the forest for the trees, without factory involvement you are nothing but a dead side show, we all know we have been a side show for years but now at least our future is there for a while and chevy will get in just give it another year or so. If chevy doesnt get in and ford and chrysler get out stock and ss will be be HISTORY. Top Sportsman here we come. Yes its not right RIGHT NOW........but in 5 years Drag Pack and Mustangs have helped the future or Stock and Super Stock. Besides we are only bracket racing anyway for the most part now as in grudge racing we say "get in where you fit in" Herb Jr

12-13-2010, 06:49 PM	#4
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Coolest new Thing from PRI Believe it or not there is new interest in Stock and Super Stock Racing. Was at PRI had discussions with several that think we are great show. S/SS is one of the best car shows in the USA with performance to match the good looks and perceived as a good value to promoters and fans. Booked in shows with properly prepped track and schedule that puts emphasis on SS/S. Coming your way soon. Support it and make it successful. There is interest and it's growing. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

12-13-2010, 07:54 PM	#5
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 38 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Coolest new Thing from PRI I have to agree with Signman, we are alive and well in Stock and Super Stock. Our Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Association has been and was again this year, well accepted at the PRI show by the manufacturers. We count on them to support our series and as we continue to grow (22% per year for the past 2 years), it makes it much easier to get that support. As was once said by Mark Twain, "rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated" FJ Smith

12-14-2010, 01:48 AM	#6
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Coolest new Thing from PRI NOBODY supported Stock and SS racing as a track operator like my brother and I did when we ran Piedmont Dragway, we ran combo's on a regular basis. Terry what I was trying to say in my long post was NHRA doesnt need our aggervation, there are enough high roller bracket racers to fill that void at a race with no aggervation. If they took 40 cars in 3 different classes (bracket) they have a 32 car show for Sunday to fill the gaps. I'm not bitching anyone but I can tell you if I got bitched at as much as NHRA has over this stuff I could care less what happens and that is what has happened. This is my last post on this but just think about what they did to Modified and the class was strong. Just 3 years earlier they had 20+ cars in some classes just for class runoff at Indy. It would be so easy for them to combine Stock and SS and have one class, just think about it. We need to try to do something different what I dont know, but I dont see my youngest kid who is 11 ever running Stock, I just dont think it will be around in 10 years. sorry just my .02.