2012 Race Camaro

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by CBS

Getting back to the subject of this thread.....

I don't think anybody would argue about the coolness of the new camaro....just as the mustang and DP are.....it's just the factors.....these cars are a great example of a stocker....all the right stuff....and brand new....what's not to like.....they even smell new...they're just so powerful....it should be interesting to see what the factors are.....

If they were by themselves....everybody would be doing cartwheels about them....

Lets see what happens......

Rock.....

Yep, they are cool. "Great example of a stocker"? I'm not so sure about that.

[Greg Hill]

Rock, with all due respect, there is nothing stock about any of these new factory hot rods. They were built out of parts books and other than the body have very little to do with what is sold to the public.

[Ed Wright]

I think they would be great racing each other.

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I think they would be great racing each other.

... in their own class.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

... in their own class.

Right. I don't think there will be a separate eliminator however.

[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

... in their own class.

A,B,C and D/FX Isn't that really what they are???? Factory experimental??? Marketing or Performance based, they are still an experiment for the auto makers. Even at that the question remains..... "Do they really fit the criteria for any kind of factory produced, "Stock" automobile???

Welcome to the "new math" where 2 + 2 = 5

[Wayne Kerr]

There are 2 sides to the story regarding "Stock" eliminator, those with older cars that "grew up" in stock eliminator, and those that embrace the new cars.

Bottom line, times change....either you stay up with the times or get left behind.

NHRA has specific rules that allowed the manufacturers to build the new cars for stock.
They are legal Glendora approved it .

Now, as far as stock goes, I can cite a couple of things that you stock vets can't argue with;
Can you fit a 9x30 tire on a 67 nova for example, without modifications that are not permitted under the rules? NO
Did your cars come from the factory with hoods that have a 1" gap at the back? NO

If you disagree with these 2 points, I can get really serious about your beloved older stockers.

See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

[SS Engine Guy]

There really are 2 sides: work your ***** off is one. suddenly fast is the other.

Putting drag racing in the same shape as the economy. Instant gratification.

Times are changing, that is for sure. But are they changing for the better or worse?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

There are 2 sides to the story regarding "Stock" eliminator, those with older cars that "grew up" in stock eliminator, and those that embrace the new cars.
Bottom line, times change....either you stay up with the times or get left behind.
See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

There's a whole lot more than 2 sides to the story but any Racer that's really "lived" Stock Eliminator through the years already knows that.
The people getting "left behind" are the ones buying the new combos and not having to flog them to go fast (not counting the Spikes, Bartons, etc, they get it). They remind me of the streetrodders that go to a fab shop, write a check, and want a red one that has all of the s##t in it that his Escalade does.
Bottom line, times change.... but not always for the better.

[THE LEGEND]

I did'nt read all 14 pages just skimmed through it. My observation.
1) It's about time Chevy!
2) It's not how many COPO they sale. It's about how many v-6 stripped down models they will now sale at the dealer. Remember "Win on Sunday sale on Monday"
3) I agree they should be in their own classification in Stock Eliminator. IHRA does that now.
4) Stock Eliminator is Still Bracket racing as long as Shoe Polish is Allowed. If you don't want it called that run it like COMP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chip