Air shifters in stock?

[littlemanjoe]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

I'm going to continue pushing the buttons in my Max Wedge. Air shifter sounds too confusing.

John, that's what separates the boys from the men..... Pushing buttons ain't easy.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by littlemanjoe

It looks like they will allow RPM shifting devices in stock for 2026.
Why do they want us to be like Super Stock?

I don't know where you're getting this from, but might as well.They have been allowing solenoid shifting inside the trans on year / models that never had electronics internally to begin with . Been going on for years.

Also, you've got Stocker guys putting up Y/T videos of them never using the clutch after the launch!
I'm told that a true clutchless trans is a better deal, but much more expensive.
So there ya go...More goodies for the entry level class LOL

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

OK?..and you can still use E shift ?.Your point ????

Don't blame everything on the existence of the COPO as your car can use them also .

[Paul Precht]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

I'm going to continue pushing the buttons in my Max Wedge. Air shifter sounds too confusing.

Same here, I've been pushing the same buttons in my Sport Fury since 71, it's so simple and perfect although I hit second a bit too late on occasion.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by GUMP

Wasn't me!

Likely came from the other coast…the slope keeps getting more slippery by the moment.

[jmantle]

Originally Posted by 64 savoy

And no clutch shifted 4-speeds.

We ran no clutch back in the 60's, broke a lot of parts

[Jared Jordan]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Likely came from the other coast?the slope keeps getting more slippery by the moment.

Why does the West Coast always get blamed for the rule changes? Or lack of enforcement? We, collectively, seem to do pretty well at Indy when needed.

[mnmaxwedge]

2025 rulebook says that pneumatic, rpm controlled shifters are allowed in stock after Jan 1, 2026

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by littlemanjoe

It looks like they will allow RPM shifting devices in stock for 2026.
Why do they want us to be like Super Stock?

Like Super Stock?


They were in Super (0.90) classes and bracket cars before they were in Super Stock.


I doubt Super Stock is where they're looking at taking you.....

[littlemanjoe]

SECTION 11A: STOCK CARS, DRIVETRAIN: 2, TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC
(Page 7) (02/25/2025)
Any model transmission, same make as car, with a maximum of three forward speeds
(unless OEM equipped with more than three forward speeds). O.D. gear not required,
reverse permitted. Transmission case must be OEM or aftermarket OEM replica from a
standard, automotive application as found in the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification
Guide. Aftermarket case must meet SFI Spec. 4.1. NHRA-accepted adapter plates
permitted. Modifications to shifting patterns are permitted, provided full shift pattern is
retained. Full shift pattern must include park and reverse. Any gear change must occur
as a result of an internal function of the transmission or from direct action by the driver.
Lockup converter permitted if OEM-equipped with lockup converter and OEM
transmission is used. Otherwise, lockup converters prohibited. Electronic transmission
controls for the electric shifting of automatic transmissions to shift via internal function of
the valve body only permitted in computer-controlled vehicles only; may shift by RPM or
time only, wires for line lock, wheel speed, driveshaft speed or GPS signal prohibited.
Otherwise, any gear change must occur as a result of an internal function of the
transmission or from direct action by the driver. Pneumatic, electric, etc. controls in all
noncomputer-controlled electronic fuel-injected vehicles prohibited. The use of air
assisted or electric shifter is prohibited in all Stock applications.

Beginning January 1,
2026, RPM-activated pneumatic, electric shifters permitted. Deepened stock or
aftermarket transmission oil pans permitted. Drilling of transmission case or rear of
engine block to adapt incompatible units prohibited. Functional neutral safety switch
mandatory. Transmission brake prohibited. Tailshaft modifications for bushing
replacement, or NHRA-accepted aftermarket tailshaft, permitted. Any car running
quicker than 10.99 must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1