Wanting to get into stock eliminator. MAYBE

[69Cobra]

Something else to think about if thats the ET range you want to run (high 10's low 11's) is do you want a car that will run a -1.00 under the index or something that will run -.50 under the index. You are going to pay a lot more money to go -1. under than you are to go -.50. If you are concerned with trying to be at the top of your class for heads up runs and still be in the ET range then you would be looking at a good E, F or G car. If you don't care about being -1. under but you still want to run in that ET range you might find a some what outdated -.5 under B, C or D car. Hope that makes sense.

[JThomas]

I am also not a stock racer but after reading this forum there are more important things than picking the correct car. You have to come up with at least 50 reasons why you will not participate at most events. Some popular reasons I read are- 1/8 mile isn't a real race, no heads up,no class,not enough tear downs,entry fee too high, payout too low, bad track, not enough contingency,no scales, no fuel check, no qualifying, no ladder, too early, too late, too hot, too cold, too many cheaters,too many new cars, too far away and anything to do with IHRA.
Once you find the 1 or 2 races per season that will fit your idea of a perfect race to attend, you can choose a car to fit that schedule.

[HR9121]

^^^^^^^^^^^Thats funny right there!^^^^^^^^^^

[philbilly]

I built my chevy 2 to run stock both santions bracket race. hell the ole lady gonna race the powder puff at the world footbrake challenge. The excuses you hear are hilarious.

O btw ohio valley allows ihra cars in the combos we been running them. crate motors two.

[69Cobra]

Originally Posted by JThomas

I am also not a stock racer but after reading this forum there are more important things than picking the correct car. You have to come up with at least 50 reasons why you will not participate at most events. Some popular reasons I read are- 1/8 mile isn't a real race, no heads up,no class,not enough tear downs,entry fee too high, payout too low, bad track, not enough contingency,no scales, no fuel check, no qualifying, no ladder, too early, too late, too hot, too cold, too many cheaters,too many new cars, too far away and anything to do with IHRA.
Once you find the 1 or 2 races per season that will fit your idea of a perfect race to attend, you can choose a car to fit that schedule.

REALLY??? I've been crying a river about brake strut rods and that doesn't even make your top 20. LOL I have to try harder.

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by philbilly

I built my chevy 2 to run stock both santions bracket race. hell the ole lady gonna race the powder puff at the world footbrake challenge. The excuses you hear are hilarious.

O btw ohio valley allows ihra cars in the combos we been running them. crate motors two.

True...unfortunately they do not allow Pure Stock or Stock GT.
I got somewhat of a reason for that from the track owner last year.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

So does that mean if can only come with 49 excuses you have to go.LOL
Mike Taylor 3601

All great advice. I would definitely buy one built and like most said make sure you can run NHRA and IHRA. Also, look for a reliable turn-key car that will be relatively low maintenance. Not to say one person's car is better than any other, or that there aren't some excellent cars out there for sale, but IMHO I would strongly look at Corbitt's wagon if that is to your liking. A well built LT1 car (especially with a Warren engine) is worth way more than he is asking and all of his stuff is very nice.

Just my 2 cents.

EDIT: Scratch that ... I just looked and it's sold.

[Jeremy1374]

Originally Posted by JThomas

I am also not a stock racer but after reading this forum there are more important things than picking the correct car. You have to come up with at least 50 reasons why you will not participate at most events. Some popular reasons I read are- 1/8 mile isn't a real race, no heads up,no class,not enough tear downs,entry fee too high, payout too low, bad track, not enough contingency,no scales, no fuel check, no qualifying, no ladder, too early, too late, too hot, too cold, too many cheaters,too many new cars, too far away and anything to do with IHRA.
Once you find the 1 or 2 races per season that will fit your idea of a perfect race to attend, you can choose a car to fit that schedule.

Sooooo true!!! Very funny!!!

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by JThomas

I am also not a stock racer but after reading this forum there are more important things than picking the correct car. You have to come up with at least 50 reasons why you will not participate at most events. Some popular reasons I read are- 1/8 mile isn't a real race, no heads up,no class,not enough tear downs,entry fee too high, payout too low, bad track, not enough contingency,no scales, no fuel check, no qualifying, no ladder, too early, too late, too hot, too cold, too many cheaters,too many new cars, too far away and anything to do with IHRA.
Once you find the 1 or 2 races per season that will fit your idea of a perfect race to attend, you can choose a car to fit that schedule.

Perhaps a element of truth to some of this but without any evidence what your car/class you run then maybe you haven't felt our pain. All looks very straightforward from the bleachers I suppose.