What class to start?

Freddie · 11-03-2008, 07:24 PM

how closely do they check wieght on S/St cars? This Ranger should finish out around 2200# cant imagine adding 600# to it to run S/St. Minimum is still 2800 right?

frank v · 11-03-2008, 07:59 PM

sometimes they do random weight checks. You better be sure your legal, especially after writing your truck is about 2200 lbs.

Bob Verwold · 11-03-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddie

how closely do they check wieght on S/St cars? This Ranger should finish out around 2200# cant imagine adding 600# to it to run S/St. Minimum is still 2800 right?

2800 is for car & driver..........Running at 150+ I wouldn't worry about the extra 600lbs in S/ST

Most guys I know that run that close on weight try to run 15 to 25 lbs over, none of the scales seem to ever read the same................and yes they do ck weight and you never know when.......

Freddie · 11-04-2008, 07:35 AM

Thanks, I imagine 2800# will be hard to reach easily. My son is all of 130# with full driving gear on. I guess I could put steel heads back on the big block, or I could always add a redneck rear bumber ( 4" round tube, and fill it ) May be able to get closer to the 2800#..

We have been talking about running it in 9.90 trim even at bracket races, just so he can get used to the stop, and dialing it right on the number every time. What do you guys think?

Jason Oldfield · 11-04-2008, 11:05 PM

Why don't you run the truck in S/G to get it sorted out and let the kid get his feet wet in the Mustang in S/St???

Just a thought...

Freddie · 11-05-2008, 07:58 AM

Jason, we have thought about that, and letting him get some bracket time in the truck this year. The truck was built for him its what he wanted, I am considering racing the Altered myself this comming year.

For right now our plans seem to be leaning towards me in the Altered him in the Mustang till the truck is finished. Then he will switch to the truck, and we will convert the Mustang into a Drag Radial heads up car.

CBS · 11-05-2008, 09:16 AM

I'm liking your enthusiasm.....we need that this time of year....3 cars.... new classes.....

I'm sure you can get any answer you might need on this board.......

CBS

Freddie · 11-05-2008, 09:39 AM

CBS, thanks I have always gotten good advice from here. I have taken too long to get back to racing and seems like I am having to learn it all over again. I spent the last few years getting the kids on the track and going consistantly. Now my oldest son is 18 and ready for a full size car, its time for me to get back into racing more. I have to tell you trying to run 2 Jr's alone is hard enough trying to run my car too was too much.

Jason Oldfield · 11-05-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CBS

I'm liking your enthusiasm.....we need that this time of year....3 cars.... new classes.....

CBS

Yeah, with ridiculous entry fees, a laughable payout, lame pit parking, dumb electronics...what did I forget?

NHRA sucks...IHRA sucks...NMCA sucks...ADRL sucks.

The TNT Super Series is pretty good though...

11-03-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? how closely do they check wieght on S/St cars? This Ranger should finish out around 2200# cant imagine adding 600# to it to run S/St. Minimum is still 2800 right? __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-03-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
frank v Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ny Posts: 286 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What class to start? sometimes they do random weight checks. You better be sure your legal, especially after writing your truck is about 2200 lbs. __________________ s/g 1620

11-04-2008, 07:35 AM	#4
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? Thanks, I imagine 2800# will be hard to reach easily. My son is all of 130# with full driving gear on. I guess I could put steel heads back on the big block, or I could always add a redneck rear bumber ( 4" round tube, and fill it ) May be able to get closer to the 2800#.. We have been talking about running it in 9.90 trim even at bracket races, just so he can get used to the stop, and dialing it right on the number every time. What do you guys think? __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#5
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What class to start? Why don't you run the truck in S/G to get it sorted out and let the kid get his feet wet in the Mustang in S/St??? Just a thought... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

11-05-2008, 07:58 AM	#6
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? Jason, we have thought about that, and letting him get some bracket time in the truck this year. The truck was built for him its what he wanted, I am considering racing the Altered myself this comming year. For right now our plans seem to be leaning towards me in the Altered him in the Mustang till the truck is finished. Then he will switch to the truck, and we will convert the Mustang into a Drag Radial heads up car. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? I'm liking your enthusiasm.....we need that this time of year....3 cars.... new classes..... I'm sure you can get any answer you might need on this board....... CBS

11-05-2008, 09:39 AM	#8
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? CBS, thanks I have always gotten good advice from here. I have taken too long to get back to racing and seems like I am having to learn it all over again. I spent the last few years getting the kids on the track and going consistantly. Now my oldest son is 18 and ready for a full size car, its time for me to get back into racing more. I have to tell you trying to run 2 Jr's alone is hard enough trying to run my car too was too much. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10