Econo Modified

randy wilson · 01-04-2014, 10:27 AM

Ha, the camera guy. Ya, he ain't no professional. But, you get the drift. And Joe, you're right. Unless they had like 3 different lbs. per cube classes, I think the bigger motors would be better, And I figured you guys would read the posts, and you don't know me from Adam, but the ones posting NEVER even ran the class. They were patsy's for the guys who wanted to slam us. I actually sent my heads over to the competitors so they could look at them, and it's after all that the accusations started bad. I closed it because we had one really nutty family that I thought might go postal. Plus, it wasn't worth the vitriol to keep it open. I doubt we'd have that problem nationally. After all, this is redneck country.

Dick Butler · 01-04-2014, 10:48 AM

Randy, Lets face it. One of the reasons NHRA is successful is that it "plays" the racers like a finely tuned violin. Just look at the responses. Not fast enough, wrong ways to limit performance, Wrong parts used, etc etc. NHRA plays on the fact that no group of racers really hang together to support one simple idea. We all want something special that turns "us" on.
Despite the reason for the thread being a CHEAP class to build, a way to get guys a way back into racing without the 30,000$ motor. Many faults can be pointed out from the computer chairs.
The only way respect for this kind of project will occur is keep pointing out the goals.
CHEAPER CLASS, FUN CLASS, HEADS UP CLASS, Not exotic class.

randy wilson · 01-04-2014, 10:57 AM

Dick, I agree. You think they would look at how the crowd follows the circle track boys, and try to tap into that. I've built some very competitive circle track engines, from $4,000 to $14,000 dollars, and got a lot of my ideas from them, and their rules.

joespanova · 01-04-2014, 11:55 AM

The conversion cars are cool for the purpose , but I'm a die hard classic muscle car guy ( read that must have chrome bumpers ).
That power train in the Cobalt would be a great combo for a classic Chevy 2 , Camaro or Vette.

randy wilson · 01-04-2014, 01:57 PM

Joe, I have a 67 nova the same guy who built the cobalt, and the black nova in the video built that I would run. We have the cobalt for sale. I just like older cars.

randy wilson · 01-04-2014, 02:04 PM

That was a 289 in the cobalt, and a 276 in the nova.

Signman · 01-04-2014, 04:19 PM

The amount of people who occupy the stands at a given sporting event is dependent on local culture and available entertainment choices.

joespanova · 01-04-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Signman

The amount of people who occupy the stands at a given sporting event is dependent on local culture and available entertainment choices.

Definately

Dick Butler · 01-04-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Signman

The amount of people who occupy the stands at a given sporting event is dependent on local culture and available entertainment choices.

Excellent point. Indy is an example of how you beat that. Develop "an event", People will travel to a given "event" Like the Class Nationals. Racers, true red blooded spectators will come IF THEY KNOW about it. The black out on advertising for a crowd at smaller tracks etc has always been about money. In advertising my business "events" I always see results of more in the gate people to spend and visit if they KNOW we are having an event. Flyers, word of mouth, newspapers and now the computer.. Cannot expect anyone more than your family if thats the only ones invited.

01-04-2014, 10:27 AM	#1
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Econo Modified Ha, the camera guy. Ya, he ain't no professional. But, you get the drift. And Joe, you're right. Unless they had like 3 different lbs. per cube classes, I think the bigger motors would be better, And I figured you guys would read the posts, and you don't know me from Adam, but the ones posting NEVER even ran the class. They were patsy's for the guys who wanted to slam us. I actually sent my heads over to the competitors so they could look at them, and it's after all that the accusations started bad. I closed it because we had one really nutty family that I thought might go postal. Plus, it wasn't worth the vitriol to keep it open. I doubt we'd have that problem nationally. After all, this is redneck country. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 01-04-2014 at 10:31 AM.

01-04-2014, 10:48 AM	#2
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Econo Modified Randy, Lets face it. One of the reasons NHRA is successful is that it "plays" the racers like a finely tuned violin. Just look at the responses. Not fast enough, wrong ways to limit performance, Wrong parts used, etc etc. NHRA plays on the fact that no group of racers really hang together to support one simple idea. We all want something special that turns "us" on. Despite the reason for the thread being a CHEAP class to build, a way to get guys a way back into racing without the 30,000$ motor. Many faults can be pointed out from the computer chairs. The only way respect for this kind of project will occur is keep pointing out the goals. CHEAPER CLASS, FUN CLASS, HEADS UP CLASS, Not exotic class.

01-04-2014, 10:57 AM	#3
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Econo Modified Dick, I agree. You think they would look at how the crowd follows the circle track boys, and try to tap into that. I've built some very competitive circle track engines, from $4,000 to $14,000 dollars, and got a lot of my ideas from them, and their rules. __________________ don,t have one

01-04-2014, 11:55 AM	#4
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Econo Modified The conversion cars are cool for the purpose , but I'm a die hard classic muscle car guy ( read that must have chrome bumpers ). That power train in the Cobalt would be a great combo for a classic Chevy 2 , Camaro or Vette.

01-04-2014, 01:57 PM	#5
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Econo Modified Joe, I have a 67 nova the same guy who built the cobalt, and the black nova in the video built that I would run. We have the cobalt for sale. I just like older cars. __________________ don,t have one

01-04-2014, 02:04 PM	#6
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Econo Modified That was a 289 in the cobalt, and a 276 in the nova. __________________ don,t have one

01-04-2014, 04:19 PM	#7
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Econo Modified The amount of people who occupy the stands at a given sporting event is dependent on local culture and available entertainment choices. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"