question for Mr. Billy Neese and fellow dime rocket racers.

Robert Swartz · 10-09-2012, 09:05 PM

Yeah, it could use it. Doubt there's a snowballs chance in H#)) it'll happen. Be another class, more cars and it would need to be policed and tech inspection performed. Something I sincerely doubt NHRA is interested in.

Closest thing out there is IHRA's Pure Stock. Unless you live near any IHRA tracks, well, you basically have a "stock" bracket car. I wanted to run my Achieva in this class but it doesn't fit. Another factor, some combos don't support or allow all IHRA classes. Locally for me, Ohio Valley and Beech Bend in Kentucky run combos but only the Valley allows some IHRA classes (no PS'ers).

Took my dime rocket to the Doorslammers at Ohio Valley this past Sunday. We ran it in the Pro bracket. Accomplished a couple bests, it ran a 10.69 at 66.69 mph. previous bests were 10.83 and 65+ mph. I'm still short of the IHRA EF/SA index of 9.85. Other than basic hot rodder stuff, we haven't done anything to the car, yet.

Start a build, put something together and jump in.

Myron Piatek · 10-09-2012, 09:24 PM

While it's not a "stock" type class, NHRA has been trying some heads-up, .500 Pro-tree index classes (10.0, 11.0 and 12.0) as a less expensive alternative to the Super classes and simpler rules. No spec tech like Stock & SS.! Rumor had it that one source of cars would be from the Stock and SS classes. But they've only been getting a handful or less per class.

Ed Fernandez · 10-09-2012, 11:17 PM

Until NHRA makes changes at the top things will never change.The upper echelon is
entrenched in their glass house surrounded by their bean counters and lawyer types.They're making big money are are comfortable with themselves.Until the members
(sportsman and pro racers find a way to put pressure on them to change the formula,
you guys will be spoon fed the same old crap.Me?I'm done.When my membership
runs out next year that will be my total breakaway.

X-TECH MAN · 10-10-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Until NHRA makes changes at the top things will never change.The upper echelon is
entrenched in their glass house surrounded by their bean counters and lawyer types.They're making big money are are comfortable with themselves.Until the members
(sportsman and pro racers find a way to put pressure on them to change the formula,
you guys will be spoon fed the same old crap.Me?I'm done.When my membership
runs out next year that will be my total breakaway.

X's 2.....Its worse than trying to stop drinking ! You have to find another hobby to ease the withdrawls.

10-09-2012, 09:05 PM	#1
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: question for Mr. Billy Neese and fellow dime rocket race Yeah, it could use it. Doubt there's a snowballs chance in H#)) it'll happen. Be another class, more cars and it would need to be policed and tech inspection performed. Something I sincerely doubt NHRA is interested in. Closest thing out there is IHRA's Pure Stock. Unless you live near any IHRA tracks, well, you basically have a "stock" bracket car. I wanted to run my Achieva in this class but it doesn't fit. Another factor, some combos don't support or allow all IHRA classes. Locally for me, Ohio Valley and Beech Bend in Kentucky run combos but only the Valley allows some IHRA classes (no PS'ers). Took my dime rocket to the Doorslammers at Ohio Valley this past Sunday. We ran it in the Pro bracket. Accomplished a couple bests, it ran a 10.69 at 66.69 mph. previous bests were 10.83 and 65+ mph. I'm still short of the IHRA EF/SA index of 9.85. Other than basic hot rodder stuff, we haven't done anything to the car, yet. Start a build, put something together and jump in. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock

10-09-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: question for Mr. Billy Neese and fellow dime rocket race While it's not a "stock" type class, NHRA has been trying some heads-up, .500 Pro-tree index classes (10.0, 11.0 and 12.0) as a less expensive alternative to the Super classes and simpler rules. No spec tech like Stock & SS.! Rumor had it that one source of cars would be from the Stock and SS classes. But they've only been getting a handful or less per class.

10-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: question for Mr. Billy Neese and fellow dime rocket race Until NHRA makes changes at the top things will never change.The upper echelon is entrenched in their glass house surrounded by their bean counters and lawyer types.They're making big money are are comfortable with themselves.Until the members (sportsman and pro racers find a way to put pressure on them to change the formula, you guys will be spoon fed the same old crap.Me?I'm done.When my membership runs out next year that will be my total breakaway. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA