Econo Modified

[Ed Wright]

She is pretty, but my boobs may be bigger. :-)
Not Pam's. LOL

[Dick Butler]

Assuming a 3000 lb car and a 301. Where could it run in SS? Could it definitely run the index? Try one or two at a points meet in Eliminator to show the theory and keep track of the cost. Bet it could be 1/4 of current class cars.(except Billy cars)

[Dick Butler]

I had a great discussion with a man who has not commented here but keeps track of all our posts about the subject: A CHEAP,Heads up class with very LIMITING rules regarding equipment which can be used to race. To all of you who do not care to comment but are interested in this project, Thank you and stay tuned. More ideas are coming including local track discussions, NHRA discussions, etc.
Any of you with Sponsor connections, or willing to post money for encouragement of this type project please stay in the loop. My email is butler3529@woh.rr.com if you wish to respond off the web page at this time. Some how we need to get a handle on how many prior racers or current people would like to become involved in a SIMPLE, CHEAP class by creating a limited motor combo to replace their broken, outdated, non competitive one.
Thanks for reading

[Nitro Joe Jackson]

I wish we could have facebook features in here like unfollow and hide buttons, man give it a rest, never going to happen

[vette1]

Randy I messaged Competition Plus. They just did a piece on Modified. I email them telling what was going on. harleynsc@ aol.com messaged me back . May be able to help out. Vette1

[jim powers]

i am with you Nitro Joe, not a chance in hell this will EVER come about

[Ed Wright]

Just something to B.S. about in the off season. I don't see it ever happening.

[Dick Butler]

Joe and Jim, Thanks for your comment does that mean you dont WANT it to happen? If you just dont believe it can happen I appreciate your one time thought. If you think it a good idea to cut the costs of SS or Stock racing in 1/2 or more then maybe you should at least add your positive input as support for those racers who cannot compete with COPO cars or BLOWN MUSTANGS tuned by the factory on a heads up basis. If drag racing should be about everyone having a class (as NHRA and others) offer then a Cheap class wouldnt hurt. It might even help.... just saying....

[Michael Beard]

There appears to be two different ideas going on here. Are we talking about an additional semi-affordable Super Stock subcategory, or are we talking about a semi-affordable heads-up class? If it's the former, there are already ways to run Super Stock semi-affordably **if you choose to**.

If it's the latter, there are ways of making heads-up racing cheaper, leveling the playing field, and making it easier to police. Require an approved restrictor plate and a 2" cone collector. Done. I did extensive computer modeling on this many, many years ago, and it works ridiculously well. You can spend money on all the trick carbs and heads you want, but when they can't breathe, it's not worth anything. Efficiency is rewarded over cubic dollars.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

There appears to be two different ideas going on here. Are we talking about an additional semi-affordable Super Stock subcategory, or are we talking about a semi-affordable heads-up class? If it's the former, there are already ways to run Super Stock semi-affordably **if you choose to**.

If it's the latter, there are ways of making heads-up racing cheaper, leveling the playing field, and making it easier to police. Require an approved restrictor plate and a 2" cone collector. Done. I did extensive computer modeling on this many, many years ago, and it works ridiculously well. You can spend money on all the trick carbs and heads you want, but when they can't breathe, it's not worth anything. Efficiency is rewarded over cubic dollars.

Don't waste your breath Michael. It's not "trick" or "expensive" enough. Everybody knows that something that simple can't work!