Street Cars

Geerhead55 · 02-21-2014, 10:49 AM

Doug,,, I'm a little confused by "not allowed on the drag strip." Many tracks have Street Legal nights,, Test & Tune days, and also bracket programs, where if the car and driver in question can pass the safety requirements and tech inspection, they should be able to participate. My local track, Bremerton Raceway, has all of these programs, plus other special weekends for more specific interests,,, Nostalgia,, Ford weekend,, Mopar weekend, National Open etc, etc. Its worth checking out. My 2 cents.
Danny Durham

Dan Fahey · 02-21-2014, 11:53 AM

the xHRA's would be wise to add Imports to the Sportsman Ranks.

I saw on the PhotoGalley they allow a Turbo Neon in a SS Class.
This needs to be opened up to all SS and Stock..

In fact if NHRA wanted to get another 5% of cars to their races.
Should open up Pure Stock.

Time to stop with the restrictions.
Opening up Pure Stock to Imports and they will take a crack at Class Racing.

D

ALMACK · 02-21-2014, 12:52 PM

A lot of those street raced cars will not pass tech at the track.

NHRA sanctioned tracks aren't going to waive safety rules to increase cars count. Their liability insurance carrier would not like that.

Lastly, there are many street racers that absolutely do not want to run at a track, even if there are no safety rules or mandatory equipment.

Something about the rush of doing something illegal and getting away with it.

FireSale · 02-21-2014, 12:52 PM

NHRA does need to do a better job of promoting the classes that are open to contemporary import style cars. From a look at Super Stock MX, you could build a pretty wicked little blown or turbo 4 cylinder.

Pacific Raceway has the usual Test nTune and High School Drags that are more open and there is an Electric Car Nationals on the schedule for this season. They don't promote it but you can do it.

There will always be street racers. Safety last nitrous first types.

Dale

EDIT: ALMAK: There are two tracks within an hour or two of the Seattle area but they still had a big problem with street racers a few years ago.

Geerhead55 · 02-21-2014, 01:48 PM

Electric Car Nationals?? Those homes along the fence coming in ought to love that,, especially the lack of noise. Not sure if all those fir trees will be safe from all the huggers that will probably show up..
Danny Durham

FireSale · 02-21-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Electric Car Nationals?? Those homes along the fence coming in ought to love that,, especially the lack of noise. Not sure if all those fir trees will be safe from all the huggers that will probably show up..
Danny Durham

Silent Thunder Electric Car Nationals
September 6, 2014
Pacific Raceways, Kent, Washington

You wire heads get your builds going...

Dale

Doug McCue · 02-21-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Doug,,, I'm a little confused by "not allowed on the drag strip." Many tracks have Street Legal nights,, Test & Tune days, and also bracket programs, where if the car and driver in question can pass the safety requirements and tech inspection, they should be able to participate. My local track, Bremerton Raceway, has all of these programs, plus other special weekends for more specific interests,,, Nostalgia,, Ford weekend,, Mopar weekend, National Open etc, etc. Its worth checking out. My 2 cents.
Danny Durham

There was a twin turbo import that when it got spooled up ran 9:20s at 145 mph that would not pass tech at a track, however, the car street races all the time.

Geerhead55 · 02-22-2014, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug McCue

There was a twin turbo import that when it got spooled up ran 9:20s at 145 mph that would not pass tech at a track, however, the car street races all the time.

9.20s at 145?? So did this racer just slide the car past the tech officials and make one run, like many have, knowing they'll be asked to leave after putting up an illegal number? I think we've all seen it happen from time to time. Its interesting that the track officials let the car run, if they truly knew what the potential of that car was.
Danny Durham

Doug McCue · 02-22-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

9.20s at 145?? So did this racer just slide the car past the tech officials and make one run, like many have, knowing they'll be asked to leave after putting up an illegal number? I think we've all seen it happen from time to time. Its interesting that the track officials let the car run, if they truly knew what the potential of that car was.
Danny Durham

they did not think the car had that kind of potential that is for sure

chris ok · 02-22-2014, 09:42 AM

I can honstly say when I first got into cars it was all about the cars and having fun, then going faster with my friends and against them. I never even heard of a drag strip. I had noone telling me about them. Long Island had West Hampton and Islip. I think NY National was gone by 82. Never been there. So don't know. I never saw a track until 1986, went to an event at E Town. Spring Nats or something. Still have the stub somewhere. Did not hear of WestHampton till 1987, noone knew where it was(and so easy to find it was, rip)
We ended at Bridgehampton by peoples directions out east, lol.
NHRA and IHRA need to get to schools, auto programs, somewhere else I don't know and promote this drag racing we love. Division directors are you listening?
This sport encompasses so much work, so your ethic in how hard you want it will be tested. Math, science, hands work, social skills, you really need these all to perform onto of some good eye hand coordination.
There is a feeling we know lauching a car and flying down the drag strip that is unmatchable.
I hope NHRA and IHRA and the other sanctioning bodies wake up and help teach the youth of America to get out and race.

02-21-2014, 10:49 AM	#1
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Street Cars Doug,,, I'm a little confused by "not allowed on the drag strip." Many tracks have Street Legal nights,, Test & Tune days, and also bracket programs, where if the car and driver in question can pass the safety requirements and tech inspection, they should be able to participate. My local track, Bremerton Raceway, has all of these programs, plus other special weekends for more specific interests,,, Nostalgia,, Ford weekend,, Mopar weekend, National Open etc, etc. Its worth checking out. My 2 cents. Danny Durham

02-21-2014, 11:53 AM	#2
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Street Cars the xHRA's would be wise to add Imports to the Sportsman Ranks. I saw on the PhotoGalley they allow a Turbo Neon in a SS Class. This needs to be opened up to all SS and Stock.. In fact if NHRA wanted to get another 5% of cars to their races. Should open up Pure Stock. Time to stop with the restrictions. Opening up Pure Stock to Imports and they will take a crack at Class Racing. D

02-21-2014, 12:52 PM	#3
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Street Cars A lot of those street raced cars will not pass tech at the track. NHRA sanctioned tracks aren't going to waive safety rules to increase cars count. Their liability insurance carrier would not like that. Lastly, there are many street racers that absolutely do not want to run at a track, even if there are no safety rules or mandatory equipment. Something about the rush of doing something illegal and getting away with it. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

02-21-2014, 12:52 PM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Street Cars NHRA does need to do a better job of promoting the classes that are open to contemporary import style cars. From a look at Super Stock MX, you could build a pretty wicked little blown or turbo 4 cylinder. Pacific Raceway has the usual Test nTune and High School Drags that are more open and there is an Electric Car Nationals on the schedule for this season. They don't promote it but you can do it. There will always be street racers. Safety last nitrous first types. Dale EDIT: ALMAK: There are two tracks within an hour or two of the Seattle area but they still had a big problem with street racers a few years ago. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394 Last edited by FireSale; 02-21-2014 at 12:55 PM.

02-21-2014, 01:48 PM	#5
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Street Cars Electric Car Nationals?? Those homes along the fence coming in ought to love that,, especially the lack of noise. Not sure if all those fir trees will be safe from all the huggers that will probably show up.. Danny Durham

02-22-2014, 09:42 AM	#10
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Street Cars I can honstly say when I first got into cars it was all about the cars and having fun, then going faster with my friends and against them. I never even heard of a drag strip. I had noone telling me about them. Long Island had West Hampton and Islip. I think NY National was gone by 82. Never been there. So don't know. I never saw a track until 1986, went to an event at E Town. Spring Nats or something. Still have the stub somewhere. Did not hear of WestHampton till 1987, noone knew where it was(and so easy to find it was, rip) We ended at Bridgehampton by peoples directions out east, lol. NHRA and IHRA need to get to schools, auto programs, somewhere else I don't know and promote this drag racing we love. Division directors are you listening? This sport encompasses so much work, so your ethic in how hard you want it will be tested. Math, science, hands work, social skills, you really need these all to perform onto of some good eye hand coordination. There is a feeling we know lauching a car and flying down the drag strip that is unmatchable. I hope NHRA and IHRA and the other sanctioning bodies wake up and help teach the youth of America to get out and race.