Ford First "Stocker" Into The Eights

[philip miles]

I like the new Stockers, the only problem I see is that NHRA should put 1.5 HP per C.I. factor and then let the car race to get power deminished.
This way, they don't just step to the top of the qualifing sheets. It's not fair for the guys who have worked for years on their combinations and with just a strike of a pen (NHRA's lack of policing, which we pay for through our membership), all their work on the combo's falls to the bottom of a qualifing sheet.
Another look is into the safety of a car going 153 mph racing a car (P/SA) going just over 100 mph, the closure rate is way too fast for tires that the stockers are limited to. Not saying that there should be a bigger tire for the faster cars, just a need to be looked at it logistically. Is it safe? A power adder car, from what I see at the races, have a tendency to spin the tires going down track and get loose. Orlando Street Car Nats is a perfect example, cars banging the walls all the time.

Congrads to Mr Fezel for the first 8 sec. Stocker!

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock

[Another Friendly Racer]

If you are interested in winning, race a new mustang / dp or get out of the game. If you go out to the races just for fun, keep bringing your old stuff. You never know, you have a small shot. The message is very simple.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

If you are interested in winning, race a new mustang / dp or get out of the game. If you go out to the races just for fun, keep bringing your old stuff. You never know, you have a small shot. The message is very simple.

OK, I'm gunna say what everybody is thinking after reading this....... You sir are an *****! Get out of the game? Tell me, are you even IN the game? Jim

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[Greg Hill]

Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

If you are interested in winning, race a new mustang / dp or get out of the game. If you go out to the races just for fun, keep bringing your old stuff. You never know, you have a small shot. The message is very simple.

You are an idiot.

[Jack McCarthy]

i cant wait for my first chance to DUMP a 150+ 9 second car... man i bet i can put him out 1 car in about 3 foot... hehehe.

captain
p.s. real safe too ... gerald nivens @ 75mph vs fezell @150+
NHRA > just give em thier own class EVERYONE will be elated !

not a nostalgia racer just f...ing old

[Ed Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

If you are interested in winning, race a new mustang / dp or get out of the game. If you go out to the races just for fun, keep bringing your old stuff. You never know, you have a small shot. The message is very simple.

MR. Fletcher seems to be doing just fine with his old stuff.

[davidhuff]

Originally Posted by deuces wild

MR. Fletcher seems to be doing just fine with his old stuff.

I agree 100% and that is proof there is a place for the new and old race cars .

[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by davidhuff

I agree 100% and that is proof there is a place for the new and old race cars .

I agree as well but allowing the newer cars to compete in the same CLASSES as the older cars is just not right because the newer cars operate under a different set of rules. What if the NHRA allowed the older cars to have any heads, carbs, pistons, intake etc. in the manufacturers parts catalog??? That's essentially what they have allowed the new cars to do. They (NHRA) believe that a HP factor can make the cars equal. It cannot.

I am not whining..... I am just offering my assessment. If I were racing Stock or SS, I'd have one of the new cars. Without a doubt, they have a distinct advantage. Is it fair???? Who said anything about racing being fair???? This is a game. It's about winning races. If you are here for any other reason, brace for disappointment

[Peter Ash]

The "Special Run" cars rule has been there for a very very long time. Maybe even longer than some of the complainers have been racing.

[Phillip marvetz]

Originally Posted by Peter Ash

The "Special Run" cars rule has been there for a very very long time. Maybe even longer than some of the complainers have been racing.

How many years have you raced a traditional stocker Peter?