Crate Motor Class

[Cdncarnut]

Originally Posted by Birch motor cars

I really don't see what the big deal is about letting the IHRA class cars run with the NHRA class cars. All you guys keep telling us to go bracket race. Um I'm really not sure if you guys are aware but that's all your doing now is bracket racing. So after reading all these complainers blogs all I can come up with is the guys that claim they have 50k to 100k in a car are pretty much scared of being trailered by a 20k dollar car running a crate motor abiding by the same rules as the 100k dollar cars have. Remember at the end of the day all it is is a high dollar bracket race. For the dilution comments, there are crate motor cars with a lot of money thrown at them as well. Why can't we all just race together and have fun. That's what it's all about. Stop being hateful.

If that is all you want to do, then please go race with one of your local S/SS organizations.
The rest of us, who worked hard to build an NHRA legal car are good with the current number of classes.

[James Perrone]

Dan simply question
How many times have you raced Pure Stock in the last 2 years ?
Now you want Nhra to allow you pure Stock racers in why
Nhra sucks and is a rip off.
If less that 1 time you are opinions mean little or nothing on this forum
Ihra failed because of racers like you
KEN. I’m easy to find at the racetrack
But these computer racers stay seated where it’s safe
Frank I have 2 cars I work twice as hard as you could

[Frank Bialas]

Originally Posted by XSTOCKER

And there's your thread killer!

The End!!! Finally!!! Rip!!!

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by Frank Bialas

The End!!! Finally!!! Rip!!!

I will just make one post on this:

Dan: convert or buy, up to you its cheaper to just buy the done impalas out there, just search the classifieds, one in d-1 cheap money, throw a class 4 hitch on your bad boy, tranny cooler, get a featherlite open and your done. You can always race the tow pig at the associations that allow it.

James you have earned a case of the beer of your choice at the next D-1 event were both at just let me know.

My truck used to be a "player" in IHRA, had to adjust it to the nhra just like the rest.


Eric Merryfield
stock and superstock 1883
"I don't always race my Beagle, but when I do I prefer it 60 foot on the rear tires"

[KEN BUGAJ]

Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

There are already approx. 3,400 different engine+year combos in the Classification Guide, according to what I have found at classracerinfo.com. How many more would be added if crate motors were introduced? Maybe 15-20, each of which will have the exact same specs no matter what car in which they were installed.

I would say the 21 different Factory Stock classes diluted Stock a bit. lol

[KEN BUGAJ]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Dan simply question
How many times have you raced Pure Stock in the last 2 years ?
Now you want Nhra to allow you pure Stock racers in why
Nhra sucks and is a rip off.
If less that 1 time you are opinions mean little or nothing on this forum
Ihra failed because of racers like you
KEN. I’m easy to find at the racetrack
But these computer racers stay seated where it’s safe
Frank I have 2 cars I work twice as hard as you could

Jim surely you didn't mean me ! I was kidding about being connected, And I've raced from 68 to around 08, probably longer than you've been alive, from Sanair to Dallas. Had two Super Stocker's at the same time, maintained them myself. Set a number of records. Please don't say I'm the reason IHRA shut down.

[Rich67stang]

I have built and Raced an IHRA Crate motor car, My friend still races it @ ECSSSA races. NHRA has allowed New replacement parts for engine builds. I do not think it is necessary to create new classes as there are so many now. I know to convert the Crate Motor car to NHRA legal would not be difficult.

I am always interested in finding out who actually races and how many events attended from the Members here that complain about EVERYTHING.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Dan simply question
How many times have you raced Pure Stock in the last 2 years ?
Now you want Nhra to allow you pure Stock racers in why
Nhra sucks and is a rip off.
If less that 1 time you are opinions mean little or nothing on this forum
Ihra failed because of racers like you
KEN. I’m easy to find at the racetrack
But these computer racers stay seated where it’s safe
Frank I have 2 cars I work twice as hard as you could

James;
I have been racing Pure Stock for last 5 years.
As for NHRA you think they suck? Why are you dirging them?
They work hard to run a Motor Sport organization.
Feel sorry they have to deal with grumpy people like you.

IHRA made a very tough business decision.
I do not like how and what they did...but they and we have to live with it.
Their main reason dropping Sportsman?
Too many racers did not support the sport.

The indifference killed IHRA Sportsman and NHRA could be next.
Especially if they cannot have a profitable business model.
This conversation has been discussed on other Threads.

Mike Beard put on one of the best independent S/SS programs ever.
Made ok profit the first year and promises everyone would be back the next.
We did not support him .
Few appreciated his monumental effort and organization.

GT, CM and PS are part of our sport.
Losing a promoter like Mike, IHRA and these classes is a Canary in the Mines.
Beware of your opinions as they can bite back.

As for my opinions meaning little or nothing on this forum?
Maybe you should check how many people have been responding?

Despite whether you agree with me or not.
If anyone asked for my help I would be right there to help.
I have no animosity or anger here.
But wow I sure got a pile of it.

I just want to race a Pure Stocker and compete against anyone willing to race against me.

James bet you $10 you cannot beat me.
Remember I am Mr. Pure Stock !

D

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by KEN BUGAJ

I would say the 21 different Factory Stock classes diluted Stock a bit. lol

You are right on that Ken. NHRA must have figured it was easier to add the classes than it was to correct the HP factors to get them in line with the older combos. The manufacturers had a hand in that.

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

James;
I have been racing Pure Stock for last 5 years.
As for NHRA you think they suck? Why are you dirging them?
They work hard to run a Motor Sport organization.
Feel sorry they have to deal with grumpy people like you.

IHRA made a very tough business decision.
I do not like how and what they did...but they and we have to live with it.
Their main reason dropping Sportsman?
Too many racers did not support the sport.

The indifference killed IHRA Sportsman and NHRA could be next.
Especially if they cannot have a profitable business model.
This conversation has been discussed on other Threads.

Mike Beard put on one of the best independent S/SS programs ever.
Made ok profit the first year and promises everyone would be back the next.
We did not support him .
Few appreciated his monumental effort and organization.

GT, CM and PS are part of our sport.
Losing a promoter like Mike, IHRA and these classes is a Canary in the Mines.
Beware of your opinions as they can bite back.

As for my opinions meaning little or nothing on this forum?
Maybe you should check how many people have been responding?

Despite whether you agree with me or not.
If anyone asked for my help I would be right there to help.
I have no animosity or anger here.
But wow I sure got a pile of it.

I just want to race a Pure Stocker and compete against anyone willing to race against me.

James bet you $10 you cannot beat me.
Remember I am Mr. Pure Stock !

D

Of course you can’t answer a simple question how many times did you race in the last /2 years? Bet I can’t beat you BECAUSE YOU Don’t RACE. And you need a nhra class car. Please find a different subject you are delusional