Hagerstown S-S/S Combo or Pro E T ? ? ?

Steve1118 · 10-30-2013, 01:28 PM

A lot of us race Nostalgia because we are older guys and it allows us to do what we did in the old days, using our old stuff. I know my stuff is as old school as it gets, still using the Hemi NASCAR rods, ancient Racer Brown cam, stock iron heads, low compression, "J" converter. To be frank, it's much closer to the way the combo was produced than the class cars of today. That stuff would have wound up in the trash at Barton's, but It's reliable and it's fun, which is exactly why I do it. I have no interest at all to get into my retirement for a trick 727 with 904 innards, or a $4K "must have converter". I know of a couple of Ford Stockers that race with you that have more in their cylinder heads than I do in my entire combo. Great for those who want that, but I just want to have some fun, race the car I've owned since 1969, and hang on to yesterday for a while.

Look, if you guys don't want us around, that's OK, too. I can sit home and watch football and be just as happy. I don't need the politics and fighting that you guys do. At this age, it's a waste of my time.

Dan Fahey · 10-30-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1118

A lot of us race Nostalgia because we are older guys and it allows us to do what we did in the old days, using our old stuff. I know my stuff is as old school as it gets, still using the Hemi NASCAR rods, ancient Racer Brown cam, stock iron heads, low compression, "J" converter. It would have wound up in the trash at Barton's, but It's reliable and it's fun, which is exactly why I do it. I have no interest at all to get into my retirement for a trick 727 with 904 innards, or a $4K "must have converter". I know of a couple of Ford Stockers that race with you that have more in their cylinder heads than I do in my entire combo. Great for those who want that, but I just want to have some fun, race the car I've owned since 1969, and hang on to yesterday for a while.

Look, if you guys don't want us around, that's OK, too. I can sit home and watch football and be just as happy. I don't need the politics and fighting that you guys do. At this age, it's a waste of my time.

I have an IDEA..

Create ..a Pure Super Stock Class

Ohhh going to get punched on this one !!!

D

Kyle Reasbeck · 10-30-2013, 02:43 PM

Mike does a great job putting on a series to give guys a place to race. He communicates with everyone and goes above and beyond. The few times i've run his races i've had a blast, great group of racers, well run, etc... Mike don't think your efforts aren't appreciated. As for the Pittsburgh race, it was a double edged sword I assure you, but i'd say by the end of the weekend it worked out for everyone.

I really think any complaining about the matter here is useless, as almost all the posts are in agreement that NSS running w/ Stk and SS is just fine. I for one am looking foward to coming down and racing...it's always a nice event and a fun one. Additionally, the allowance of NSS in Mike's association has been there since winter...see the threads on his class racer forum and it's all there.

I'm definitely not going to get in a pi**ing match over NSS vs Stk/SS, as i think mostly everyone here knows that Stk/SS cars are held to stricter rules engine wise, but other than that the rules are pretty much the same as far as the car goes. Though I will say at least the NSS cars were available as a titled, licensed car from the factory...maybe making them truer to form than a COPO/DragPak/CobraJet..

(that should get everyone going.....)

Geerhead55 · 10-30-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1118

A lot of us race Nostalgia because we are older guys and it allows us to do what we did in the old days, using our old stuff. I know my stuff is as old school as it gets, still using the Hemi NASCAR rods, ancient Racer Brown cam, stock iron heads, low compression, "J" converter. To be frank, it's much closer to the way the combo was produced than the class cars of today. That stuff would have wound up in the trash at Barton's, but It's reliable and it's fun, which is exactly why I do it. I have no interest at all to get into my retirement for a trick 727 with 904 innards, or a $4K "must have converter". I know of a couple of Ford Stockers that race with you that have more in their cylinder heads than I do in my entire combo. Great for those who want that, but I just want to have some fun, race the car I've owned since 1969, and hang on to yesterday for a while.

Look, if you guys don't want us around, that's OK, too. I can sit home and watch football and be just as happy. I don't need the politics and fighting that you guys do. At this age, it's a waste of my time.

Well put, Steve. Well put. Go out and have some fun and keep them old racecars running.
Danny Durham

10-30-2013, 01:28 PM	#1
Steve1118 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Walton's Mountain Posts: 116 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Hagerstown S-S/S Combo or Pro E T ? ? ? A lot of us race Nostalgia because we are older guys and it allows us to do what we did in the old days, using our old stuff. I know my stuff is as old school as it gets, still using the Hemi NASCAR rods, ancient Racer Brown cam, stock iron heads, low compression, "J" converter. To be frank, it's much closer to the way the combo was produced than the class cars of today. That stuff would have wound up in the trash at Barton's, but It's reliable and it's fun, which is exactly why I do it. I have no interest at all to get into my retirement for a trick 727 with 904 innards, or a $4K "must have converter". I know of a couple of Ford Stockers that race with you that have more in their cylinder heads than I do in my entire combo. Great for those who want that, but I just want to have some fun, race the car I've owned since 1969, and hang on to yesterday for a while. Look, if you guys don't want us around, that's OK, too. I can sit home and watch football and be just as happy. I don't need the politics and fighting that you guys do. At this age, it's a waste of my time. Last edited by Steve1118; 10-30-2013 at 02:20 PM.

10-30-2013, 02:43 PM	#3
Kyle Reasbeck Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hagerstown S-S/S Combo or Pro E T ? ? ? Mike does a great job putting on a series to give guys a place to race. He communicates with everyone and goes above and beyond. The few times i've run his races i've had a blast, great group of racers, well run, etc... Mike don't think your efforts aren't appreciated. As for the Pittsburgh race, it was a double edged sword I assure you, but i'd say by the end of the weekend it worked out for everyone. I really think any complaining about the matter here is useless, as almost all the posts are in agreement that NSS running w/ Stk and SS is just fine. I for one am looking foward to coming down and racing...it's always a nice event and a fun one. Additionally, the allowance of NSS in Mike's association has been there since winter...see the threads on his class racer forum and it's all there. I'm definitely not going to get in a pi**ing match over NSS vs Stk/SS, as i think mostly everyone here knows that Stk/SS cars are held to stricter rules engine wise, but other than that the rules are pretty much the same as far as the car goes. Though I will say at least the NSS cars were available as a titled, licensed car from the factory...maybe making them truer to form than a COPO/DragPak/CobraJet.. (that should get everyone going.....)