Interesting...Jon Asher on Pro Stock and Factory Stock

Rick Kolber · 07-04-2017, 03:42 PM

I find it interesting that pro stock seems to be the only class that seems to have a problem (low car count, even sportsman classes). It seems to me both fuel classes seem to have the same problem but nothing is being done about those( need 1/4 mile races like in Australia, if need be cut the performance level). I know this is a s/ss forum so I will not get into it but the whole NHRA needs to be restructured to benefit NHRA, the fans, and the racers! Will that happen, I doubt it.

Geoff Turk · 07-04-2017, 07:05 PM

As a guy trying to compete in Factory Stock, it is cool to see the support and interest. I like many of Asher's thoughts / ideas but I'm not sure it has to be one or the other with Pro or Factory Stock just yet... or maybe ever.

I think both classes have real merit and both could use some changes to improve the experience of the fans and make them more racer friendly.

I like many of Mr. Bell's ideas also but as currently the only Dodge Challenger, getting down to 3,400 lbs would mean a lot less donuts for me (no more donuts, and that AL block, I might make 3,450), so not sure about that part

but the 10.5" tires fit just fine, ran them in SS last year. I strongly agree that when we don't qualify, we go home, not invade stock. A 16 car field would be nice and would add just one round.

Mr. Teuton's and other's ideas on scheduling would definitely help for racer's trying to sort these running on the edge FS/XX combos out and make it more fan friendly for those who wanted to watch them.

It will definitely be interesting to see how it all plays out. Very glad to be having fun and for now, lucky and blessed to be able to be a part of it in this great country... Happy Birthday USA and Happy 4th to all.

davidhuff · 07-04-2017, 08:38 PM

There is a market for new factory performance cars.The new Dodge Demon will all be sold above MSRP, if you can get one at all.I would love to see the big three get back into nhra factory stock and replace pro stock.JMO

07-04-2017, 03:42 PM	#1
Rick Kolber Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 98 Likes: 20 Liked 32 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Interesting...Jon Asher on Pro Stock and Factory Stock I find it interesting that pro stock seems to be the only class that seems to have a problem (low car count, even sportsman classes). It seems to me both fuel classes seem to have the same problem but nothing is being done about those( need 1/4 mile races like in Australia, if need be cut the performance level). I know this is a s/ss forum so I will not get into it but the whole NHRA needs to be restructured to benefit NHRA, the fans, and the racers! Will that happen, I doubt it.

07-04-2017, 07:05 PM	#2
Geoff Turk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 41 Likes: 12 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interesting...Jon Asher on Pro Stock and Factory Stock As a guy trying to compete in Factory Stock, it is cool to see the support and interest. I like many of Asher's thoughts / ideas but I'm not sure it has to be one or the other with Pro or Factory Stock just yet... or maybe ever. I think both classes have real merit and both could use some changes to improve the experience of the fans and make them more racer friendly. I like many of Mr. Bell's ideas also but as currently the only Dodge Challenger, getting down to 3,400 lbs would mean a lot less donuts for me (no more donuts, and that AL block, I might make 3,450), so not sure about that part but the 10.5" tires fit just fine, ran them in SS last year. I strongly agree that when we don't qualify, we go home, not invade stock. A 16 car field would be nice and would add just one round. Mr. Teuton's and other's ideas on scheduling would definitely help for racer's trying to sort these running on the edge FS/XX combos out and make it more fan friendly for those who wanted to watch them. It will definitely be interesting to see how it all plays out. Very glad to be having fun and for now, lucky and blessed to be able to be a part of it in this great country... Happy Birthday USA and Happy 4th to all.

07-04-2017, 08:38 PM	#3
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Interesting...Jon Asher on Pro Stock and Factory Stock There is a market for new factory performance cars.The new Dodge Demon will all be sold above MSRP, if you can get one at all.I would love to see the big three get back into nhra factory stock and replace pro stock.JMO