Ford First "Stocker" Into The Eights

[Larry Hill]

Ford builds a 900 Hp engine and sells it to NHRA at 425 Hp what BS.

[Jeff Teuton]

I was thinkin the factor should be reduced on 2008 up cars.

[HP HUNTER]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Ford builds a 900 Hp engine and sells it to NHRA at 425 Hp what BS.

When Bobby D ran that 9.99 in Mission it was a big deal to me, I remember it well. A super charged mod motored mustang running 8s really doesnt mean anything to me, NHRA is flat out of control. It really sucks for the guys that have real older style stock and super stocks that work their *** off to qualify at the top, to have these power adder cars out qualify them.

[SStockDart]

I agree, I believe Bobby DeArmond's 9 second run was a bigger deal. It was done with a 35-40 year old car and combination. I am not saying that an 8 second run isn't wicked fast, just my opinion.

[Bruce Noland]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Ford builds a 900 Hp engine and sells it to NHRA at 425 Hp what BS.

Many of us called BS on this deal back in 2008. nhra is the lady of the streets on this deal. The oem's flaunted a little cash and nhra stumbled over any class it may have had left to grab the chump change. Where are all the new car enablers now? And, exactly how have the new cars helped the majority of Stock racers? What benefits have trickled down to them? Sure the little magazine writers, oem dealers and fab guys got a boost from it. But what the hell have these new cars done for the majority of Stock racers? Nothing! All the new cars have done is given the ego guys a chance to take advantage of their fellow racers and, in the end, they have chased off many dedicated racers. This scam was obvious to all of us from the very beginning. No matter which side a person supported we all knew it was a scam. nhra knew it as well and chose the cowards way out by hiding behind the ahfs. This sordid tale will not smell any better in the years to come.

[Greg Hill]

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Many of us called BS on this deal back in 2008. nhra is the lady of the streets on this deal. The oem's flaunted a little cash and nhra stumbled over any class it may have had left to grab the chump change. Where are all the new car enablers now? And, exactly how have the new cars helped the majority of Stock racers? What benefits have trickled down to them? Sure the little magazine writers, oem dealers and fab guys got a boost from it. But what the hell have these new cars done for the majority of Stock racers? Nothing! All the new cars have done is given the ego guys a chance to take advantage of their fellow racers and, in the end, they have chased off many dedicated racers. This scam was obvious to all of us from the very beginning. No matter which side a person supported we all knew it was a scam. nhra knew it as well and chose the cowards way out by hiding behind the ahfs. This sordid tale will not smell any better in the years to come.

I believe Bruce summed it up perfectly.

[SSGN]

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

I believe Bruce summed it up perfectly.

I agree it is an amazing car and congrats to Don Fezell.That being said if these cars are sooo good for class racing and this was an amazing event,why is their nobody in the stands???

Kevin

[bigshow2966]

Originally Posted by SSGN

I agree it is an amazing car and congrats to Don Fezell.That being said if these cars are sooo good for class racing and this was an amazing event,why is their nobody in the stands???

Kevin

Because no matter what anyone wants to believe, every class that isn't powered by nitro is just space filler between nitro rounds.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

And, exactly how have the new cars helped the majority of Stock racers?

Bruce - OK , since you want to stir the pot some I'll jump in with my own spoon .In the history of Stock / Superstock racing never has there been so much "buzz" going on than now - everyone has noticed and is talking about whats going on - these cars have put new life back into our sport which had become very stale .Having the " Big Three " involved and building cars has been nothing but positive from all sides ......well , maybe all but yours .On the negitive side is the horsepower factors which have taken too long to stablize but the other cars are catching back up - did you notice the three LS1 cars in the top ten this weekend in Charlotte ? Were the " new " cars laying down - I don't think so .And then there's Steve Szupkas' little giant killer I/SA 305 car going 11.25 in the # 5 spot - certainly not a million dollar car - they just work hard and keep trying .My point is that the AHFS is working .

As for Don Fizells' historic 8 second run - kudos to Don and his team - much as people think so these cars are not " plug and play " as I'm sure it took plenty of hard work ( and probably a wheelbarrow of cash ) .

And finally about Bobby DeArmonds 9 second pass - no one can take a moment away from him - its his forever .The first ten second , 9 second and now 8 second run came to pass for only one reason and its time everyone got used to it ---- Rule Changes .

Let the hate mail begin but please no Kryptonite ....................

[BlueOval Ralph]

Bruce is correct on this and as far as Jack he's just wearing his NHRA cheer leader outfit! A lot of fan love the old cars as the can relate to them.
Ralph

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Many of us called BS on this deal back in 2008. nhra is the lady of the streets on this deal. The oem's flaunted a little cash and nhra stumbled over any class it may have had left to grab the chump change. Where are all the new car enablers now? And, exactly how have the new cars helped the majority of Stock racers? What benefits have trickled down to them? Sure the little magazine writers, oem dealers and fab guys got a boost from it. But what the hell have these new cars done for the majority of Stock racers? Nothing! All the new cars have done is given the ego guys a chance to take advantage of their fellow racers and, in the end, they have chased off many dedicated racers. This scam was obvious to all of us from the very beginning. No matter which side a person supported we all knew it was a scam. nhra knew it as well and chose the cowards way out by hiding behind the ahfs. This sordid tale will not smell any better in the years to come.