Looks like the Factory Stock cars can run the NMCA as well..

Dick Butler · 01-07-2016, 11:13 AM

Friends Pro Stock is reborn .
Problem is factoring all the motors.
They Look Like Cars again

Carguy49 · 01-07-2016, 01:22 PM

Sounds like a great idea. Should be fun to watch and see the development of the class. My only concern is the tire size - 9 inch. With speeds likely to exceed 160 is that a big enough tire for safety??

Just out of curiosity - what is the fastest one of these cars has run lately??

I believe it is 8.40's @155, but I could be wrong.

Brett C · 01-07-2016, 04:33 PM

They'll need to separate the N/A cars from the blown cars to get good participation.

The stockers have been 8.3s @ 160.

Carguy49 · 01-07-2016, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the update Brett.

If I'm reading the rules right, the blown cars are having to weigh quite a bit more than the unblown cars.

Rat Raceway · 01-07-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

If I'm reading the rules right, the blown cars are having to weigh quite a bit more than the unblown cars.

NO chance at all a COPO could get down to 3100 let alone 3025.

Brett C · 01-07-2016, 10:06 PM

Those of us that have done the FS stuff know that there is no way to handicap the blown cars in a heads up situation with the NA cars safely with weight.

Brett C · 01-07-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat Raceway

NO chance at all a COPO could get down to 3100 let alone 3025.

Even if that could happen, still can't run with the blown stuff.

Rat Raceway · 01-07-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett C

Even if that could happen, still can't run with the blown stuff.

^This...

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill

You might have to take those things apart and work on them a little!

What?

Factory Stockers don't go 1.6 under and 600lbs under shipping weight right off the floor? I thought no one had to do anything to them

Greg Hill · 01-07-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat Raceway

NO chance at all a COPO could get down to 3100 let alone 3025.

You might have to take those things apart and work on them a little!

Carguy49 · 01-08-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Butler

Friends Pro Stock is reborn .
Problem is factoring all the motors.
They Look Like Cars again

If you guys remember Pro Stock in the early 70's - all the weights breaks and wheelbase differences. Trying to get all the cars equal - good luck.
Finally went to big block engines and all the cars weigh the same.

The rules, as laid out, are just a starting place for this new class.
I think the blower cars will have an advantage, also.
Will be interesting to see what happens after the first meet.
First race is in March in Florida.

01-07-2016, 11:13 AM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Looks like the Factory Stock cars can run the NMCA as we Friends Pro Stock is reborn . Problem is factoring all the motors. They Look Like Cars again Last edited by Dick Butler; 01-07-2016 at 11:16 AM.

01-07-2016, 01:22 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,949 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Looks like the Factory Stock cars can run the NMCA as we Sounds like a great idea. Should be fun to watch and see the development of the class. My only concern is the tire size - 9 inch. With speeds likely to exceed 160 is that a big enough tire for safety?? Just out of curiosity - what is the fastest one of these cars has run lately?? I believe it is 8.40's @155, but I could be wrong. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

01-07-2016, 04:33 PM	#3
Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,195 Likes: 327 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Looks like the Factory Stock cars can run the NMCA as we They'll need to separate the N/A cars from the blown cars to get good participation. The stockers have been 8.3s @ 160. __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America

01-07-2016, 05:52 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,949 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Looks like the Factory Stock cars can run the NMCA as we Thanks for the update Brett. If I'm reading the rules right, the blown cars are having to weigh quite a bit more than the unblown cars. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

01-07-2016, 10:06 PM	#6
Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,195 Likes: 327 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Looks like the Factory Stock cars can run the NMCA as we Those of us that have done the FS stuff know that there is no way to handicap the blown cars in a heads up situation with the NA cars safely with weight. __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America