NMCA Open Comp ????

[SSGT Mustang]

I looked at the NMCA website today, and couldn't believe how closely some of the classes compare to stock and super stock....only better (no breakout, not cost prohibitive, etc).

A stocker could easily fit into Mean Street, but have more flexibility to go fast. You'd need a different engine, but the rules are very stock(ish), and the cost wouldn't (necessarily) break the bank.

The Comp N/A class is a great choice for super stockers, though the price tag would be higher than converting a stocker to mean street. Nevertheless, it looks like a whole lotta fun, and at the end of the day, not a whole lot more money than building a competitive super stocker (if at all).

The structuring of the classes is excellent, too: One class, heads-up, pro tree, many choices/combinations to choose from, affordable (even to the younger generation), room to grow, exciting. Wow! What an amazing concept....

Now, if they could only sway class racers to make the switch and put together more regional events.....

Steve

[CJ Perry]

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

I looked at the NMRA website today, and couldn't believe how closely some of the classes compare to stock and super stock....only better (no breakout, not cost prohibitive, etc).

A stocker could easily fit into Mean Street, but have more flexibility to go fast. You'd need a different engine, but the rules are very stock(ish), and the cost wouldn't (necessarily) break the bank.

The Comp N/A class is a great choice for super stockers, though the price tag would be higher than converting a stocker to mean street. Nevertheless, it looks like a whole lotta fun, and at the end of the day, not a whole lot more money than building a competitive super stocker (if at all).

The structuring of the classes is excellent, too: One class, heads-up, pro tree, many choices/combinations to choose from, affordable (even to the younger generation), room to grow, exciting. Wow! What an amazing concept....

Now, if they could only sway class racers to make the switch and put together more regional events.....

Steve

Mean Street is a tough class. We tried it a couple years ago. I'd be willing to bet if we had the backing and time to do some testing different clmbos, we could be competive.

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by CJ Perry

Mean Street is a tough class. We tried it a couple years ago. I'd be willing to bet if we had the backing and time to do some testing different clmbos, we could be competive.

I'm building a K/SA car with my son, and I keep on saying to myself: I can't believe that I'm spending this much money to go this slow......

I'm also putting my super stocker back to work, and spent a bunch of money for a new engine that is down on power. Chevrolets dominate in my class (SS/BS) because (in part) there is so much R&D from Comp that filters over into it. Hell, you could buy a used 320 inch 15 degree comp motor that makes 800-plus horsepower for half of what I just paid for my engine.

The NMCA deal is a real eye-opener (for me, at least). It just seems so much better than what the NHRA is offering. They have made a real effort to bring parity to the racing, too. And, I simply don't see the cost being that much greater than what you would spend on a competitive class car, regardless of manufacturer.

The problem for me is that there are not a lot of events nearby (none really). But, it's something to think about, even if I have to travel a good distance to race.

Thanks, Kevin, for bringing up the topic.

[CJ Perry]

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

I'm building a K/SA car with my son, and I keep on saying to myself: I can't believe that I'm spending this much money to go this slow......

I'm also putting my super stocker back to work, and spent a bunch of money for a new engine that is down on power. Chevrolets dominate in my class (SS/BS) because (in part) there is so much R&D from Comp that filters over into it. Hell, you could buy a used 320 inch 15 degree comp motor that makes 800-plus horsepower for half of what I just paid for my engine.

The NMCA deal is a real eye-opener (for me, at least). It just seems so much better than what the NHRA is offering. They have made a real effort to bring parity to the racing, too. And, I simply don't see the cost being that much greater than what you would spend on a competitive class car, regardless of manufacturer.

The problem for me is that there are not a lot of events nearby (none really). But, it's something to think about, even if I have to travel a good distance to race.

Thanks, Kevin, for bringing up the topic.

I agree with what you are saying. My current engine combo was a stupid cheap budget build that can run 2-3 under index and that's it. If I have a heads up run, I'm done easy as that. But the chances of having one are slim to none. To go fast you're going to spend a ton in either type of racing