Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks?

Mike Carr · 09-26-2014, 11:19 AM

I was always in favor of lower weight breaks in GT. Currently, the top class in GT is GT/A-GT/AA, 8.00-8.49 pounds. Same as SS/E-SS/EA. So no way for a driver to get the higher HP motors into GT without weighing a ton (actually two tons). And not just the modern hi-po factory motors. LS-6 454/450 for example, L-89 S/BA Corvette engine, and others (not to mention a Hemi rated 500). Maybe in the future it will happen, especially considering the factories releasing new, high HP motors on a yearly basis.

Jeff Teuton · 09-26-2014, 12:38 PM

Start at 6.00 lbs per. Great Idea. Get some new iron in GT. Long overdue.

SS 230 · 09-26-2014, 01:58 PM

I've been trying for over 10 years...good luck!
Gary Norman

09-26-2014, 02:18 PM

I've also been trying for years. Recently spoke to Bruce about it and he told me that there was little or no interest from the racers.

Jeff Teuton · 09-26-2014, 03:16 PM

Then, let us start some interest. First send an email to your SRAC member from your division, second Bruce, and Pat C, third a discissussion on here by sane people about the virtues of the new classes, I also like to keep all the Division Directors in the loop, (it's an email, even I can do that). The Virtues are; all the rules exist, just faster classes (AA/BB/CC/DD easy, or redo GT/A to 6 lbs.; whatever is easier), the cars are already here, more powerful motors are just a natural evolvement, and add some of your own. Also remember, Tirades are not allowed (except by my wife about racing too much) and the NHRA officials and your fellow racers don't want to hear that. The good part is this is a common sense move up for Super Stock GT.

09-26-2014, 11:19 AM	#1
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? I was always in favor of lower weight breaks in GT. Currently, the top class in GT is GT/A-GT/AA, 8.00-8.49 pounds. Same as SS/E-SS/EA. So no way for a driver to get the higher HP motors into GT without weighing a ton (actually two tons). And not just the modern hi-po factory motors. LS-6 454/450 for example, L-89 S/BA Corvette engine, and others (not to mention a Hemi rated 500). Maybe in the future it will happen, especially considering the factories releasing new, high HP motors on a yearly basis. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

09-26-2014, 12:38 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? Start at 6.00 lbs per. Great Idea. Get some new iron in GT. Long overdue. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

09-26-2014, 01:58 PM	#3
SS 230 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? I've been trying for over 10 years...good luck! Gary Norman

09-26-2014, 02:18 PM	#4
garbarineracing Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? I've also been trying for years. Recently spoke to Bruce about it and he told me that there was little or no interest from the racers.

09-26-2014, 03:16 PM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? Then, let us start some interest. First send an email to your SRAC member from your division, second Bruce, and Pat C, third a discissussion on here by sane people about the virtues of the new classes, I also like to keep all the Division Directors in the loop, (it's an email, even I can do that). The Virtues are; all the rules exist, just faster classes (AA/BB/CC/DD easy, or redo GT/A to 6 lbs.; whatever is easier), the cars are already here, more powerful motors are just a natural evolvement, and add some of your own. Also remember, Tirades are not allowed (except by my wife about racing too much) and the NHRA officials and your fellow racers don't want to hear that. The good part is this is a common sense move up for Super Stock GT. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK