Unscientific informal poll - Page 10

Stocker 449 · 03-05-2010, 05:03 PM

Yes - 24

People these days dont understand anything about the rules, or why anyone would want to use stock stuff and go racing with it.

69Cobra · 03-05-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W J

Kris, have you contacted any reputable Ford drag race engine builders regarding your combo? I'd like to think you could build a competetive stocker motor for your Fairlane for substantially less than $20k. BTW, that is a great model car to compete with, and quite scarce as well....I say: "go for it". Lastly, sure wish I was 33 again.......WJ (63)

P.S. Att. ED.....This has been a great thread!

WJ,
Yeah that's just the nature of the beast with Ford FE's especially 428CJ's.

John Lang · 03-06-2010, 01:39 PM

Just came on here again ,because so far I'm the oldest, 72, I think that could be something to be HAPPY about , at least we're still above ground !
Just saw a commercal with some old FARTS playing baseball ,and one of them said, QUOTE, You're not old until your cold !!!!!! John

Bob Pagano · 03-06-2010, 02:13 PM

John You better move south, you got a head start on COLD ! lol

progasser1 · 03-06-2010, 02:30 PM

Not a chance. No drivers anymore, just a bunch of automatons. Could race these "super" cars with remotes from the stands. Yup, I'm 60, and I miss the times of experimentation.

Lew Silverman · 03-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Yes!

61 years "young"!

W J · 03-06-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by progasser1

Not a chance. No drivers anymore, just a bunch of automatons. Could race these "super" cars with remotes from the stands. Yup, I'm 60, and I miss the times of experimentation.

Truth spoken there, for sure.....

WJ

NewHemi · 03-06-2010, 06:22 PM

64 years old, and I say it will never be same again...

Like was said here, the age of experimentation is dead. Everyone wants what everyone else has....... And guys just don't think outside of the box anymore... My son (Drooze) who is 38 does, but he grew up with me telling him to stop listening to conventional wisdow and just because something used to be true, doesn't mean that it is still true.. So question everything, and decide for yourself. That is where innovation comes from.

David
The New Hemi Guy
________
CHEAP GLASS PIPES

CJohnson · 03-06-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Brand 505B

Yes, 23. I think the fan base for sportsman racing is non existent in the newer generation. Its pretty rare to find a person like myself that can't wait to start racing in stock eliminator.

Agreed, I'm 18

Bill Rolik · 03-07-2010, 01:13 AM

Yes, absolutely.

Age 58

As always, size matters:

In our youth, we started out under the hood at the local service station, and bragging rights in the 60's were about the size of your carburetor.

Today, for many, a fart pipe defines performance, and our youth often start out button-pushing instead of wrenching and never go back. The claim to fame is now the size of your hard drive.

Sadly, most cars today are simply commodities, unable to draw an ounce of passion.

Bill Rolik

1514 SS

P.S. I actually overheard a customer in a NAPA store recently ask for a higher-amperage chip for his alternator!

03-05-2010, 05:03 PM	#91
Stocker 449 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster, Tx Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes - 24 People these days dont understand anything about the rules, or why anyone would want to use stock stuff and go racing with it.

03-06-2010, 01:39 PM	#93
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Just came on here again ,because so far I'm the oldest, 72, I think that could be something to be HAPPY about , at least we're still above ground ! Just saw a commercal with some old FARTS playing baseball ,and one of them said, QUOTE, You're not old until your cold !!!!!! John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

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Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 243 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll John You better move south, you got a head start on COLD ! lol __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

03-06-2010, 02:30 PM	#95
progasser1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 0 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Not a chance. No drivers anymore, just a bunch of automatons. Could race these "super" cars with remotes from the stands. Yup, I'm 60, and I miss the times of experimentation. __________________ Paul Cuff

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Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes! 61 years "young"! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-06-2010, 06:22 PM	#98
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Unscientific informal poll 64 years old, and I say it will never be same again... Like was said here, the age of experimentation is dead. Everyone wants what everyone else has....... And guys just don't think outside of the box anymore... My son (Drooze) who is 38 does, but he grew up with me telling him to stop listening to conventional wisdow and just because something used to be true, doesn't mean that it is still true.. So question everything, and decide for yourself. That is where innovation comes from. David The New Hemi Guy ________ CHEAP GLASS PIPES Last edited by NewHemi; 04-05-2011 at 10:10 PM.

03-07-2010, 01:13 AM	#100
Bill Rolik Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 122 Likes: 1 Liked 47 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes, absolutely. Age 58 As always, size matters: In our youth, we started out under the hood at the local service station, and bragging rights in the 60's were about the size of your carburetor. Today, for many, a fart pipe defines performance, and our youth often start out button-pushing instead of wrenching and never go back. The claim to fame is now the size of your hard drive. Sadly, most cars today are simply commodities, unable to draw an ounce of passion. Bill Rolik 1514 SS P.S. I actually overheard a customer in a NAPA store recently ask for a higher-amperage chip for his alternator!