Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH

Spyphish · 11-20-2022, 09:06 AM

AMEN! Get the draglink out of the motor. Thank you NHRA. Phish

SSDA Hemi · 11-20-2022, 10:07 AM

Wait! I thought it was a safety issue??!!

10hp for $5k.... Sounds like a good idea to grow the class!

Mike Jones · 11-20-2022, 12:47 PM

John,
Will we see the Corvette this year?

SSDA Hemi · 11-20-2022, 02:10 PM

I sure hope so Mike. Waiting on pistons right now. Unbelievable delays with part supplies but all going according to plan otherwise. Sure wish I could put a rack in the corvette as the steering linkage hugs the ground and the pan.

That is sort of my point here. If I am worried about parts exiting the pan and taking out the steering linkage I have bigger issues than a rule change to a rack and pinion. I see the rule change as Hp - losing center link through the pan, Better header clearance on drivers side and once one of the top guys do it, they all need to. Rack and pinion at chassis shop $, New stainless headers on drivers side $$, new oil pan $. Have fun without me and see you in the eliminator!

Maybe I'm old school but I like to keep the stock in Super Stock. The way the factory built them and adhere to the rules in the rulebook. I don't intervene on these Stock threads as I don't race a stocker but makes me sick to see the bending of the rules and that our models for class racing are unsustainable. How many kids that ARE interested in Stock and SS can afford to build a competitive car aside from an obscure combination avoiding a heads up. Good luck as our classes are dying off faster than replacements are coming in.... Rant over and see you guys in '23. Shoot-out vette and Eliminator SS/AH car lol!

Spyphish · 11-20-2022, 03:12 PM

Where is that Vette Shootout? I have a 65 bought new. Can we run with plug guards on it? Phish

Brian Oakes · 11-20-2022, 10:29 PM

If it's allowed in AH, then keep it there, since AH has the own class, they should NOT be allowed to run the eliminator, or let all the others put one in.

Dyno · 11-21-2022, 12:21 AM

Do you think going to R&P is going to make any car faster? The change may make it safer. I do believe an AH car kicked the rods through the pan and locked up the steering. As far as not allowing them to race in the eliminator is a stupid comment. How many Hemi Shoot Out races are there that really count in a year? Only one that counts, Indy. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone! Dyno

Eric Voigt · 11-25-2022, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyphish

Where is that Vette Shootout? I have a 65 bought new. Can we run with plug guards on it? Phish

Like the fire truck!

Spyphish · 11-26-2022, 09:44 AM

Yep! 49 WARD Lafrance Quad. Made by the son of Lafrance post war. Only 2 made. Quad is lights, ladders, tank, and pump. Runs great. Stephen

Frito · 11-22-2022, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyphish

AMEN! Get the draglink out of the motor. Thank you NHRA. Phish

You were a big part of making it happen. Thank You!

11-20-2022, 09:06 AM	#1
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH AMEN! Get the draglink out of the motor. Thank you NHRA. Phish

11-20-2022, 10:07 AM	#2
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH Wait! I thought it was a safety issue??!! 10hp for $5k.... Sounds like a good idea to grow the class!

11-20-2022, 12:47 PM	#3
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH John, Will we see the Corvette this year?

11-20-2022, 02:10 PM	#4
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH I sure hope so Mike. Waiting on pistons right now. Unbelievable delays with part supplies but all going according to plan otherwise. Sure wish I could put a rack in the corvette as the steering linkage hugs the ground and the pan. That is sort of my point here. If I am worried about parts exiting the pan and taking out the steering linkage I have bigger issues than a rule change to a rack and pinion. I see the rule change as Hp - losing center link through the pan, Better header clearance on drivers side and once one of the top guys do it, they all need to. Rack and pinion at chassis shop $, New stainless headers on drivers side $$, new oil pan $. Have fun without me and see you in the eliminator! Maybe I'm old school but I like to keep the stock in Super Stock. The way the factory built them and adhere to the rules in the rulebook. I don't intervene on these Stock threads as I don't race a stocker but makes me sick to see the bending of the rules and that our models for class racing are unsustainable. How many kids that ARE interested in Stock and SS can afford to build a competitive car aside from an obscure combination avoiding a heads up. Good luck as our classes are dying off faster than replacements are coming in.... Rant over and see you guys in '23. Shoot-out vette and Eliminator SS/AH car lol!

11-20-2022, 03:12 PM	#5
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH Where is that Vette Shootout? I have a 65 bought new. Can we run with plug guards on it? Phish Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Spyphish; 11-20-2022 at 03:14 PM.

11-20-2022, 10:29 PM	#6
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 571 Likes: 2 Liked 439 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH If it's allowed in AH, then keep it there, since AH has the own class, they should NOT be allowed to run the eliminator, or let all the others put one in.

11-21-2022, 12:21 AM	#7
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 920 Likes: 1,151 Liked 695 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH Do you think going to R&P is going to make any car faster? The change may make it safer. I do believe an AH car kicked the rods through the pan and locked up the steering. As far as not allowing them to race in the eliminator is a stupid comment. How many Hemi Shoot Out races are there that really count in a year? Only one that counts, Indy. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone! Dyno

11-26-2022, 09:44 AM	#9
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH Yep! 49 WARD Lafrance Quad. Made by the son of Lafrance post war. Only 2 made. Quad is lights, ladders, tank, and pump. Runs great. Stephen