Pure Stock at divisionals, why not?

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by cicero819

You wouldn't need to tech them, this would be an entry level only(all run). I guess everyone is ok with snowmobiles instead of automobiles! We all know that Compton and his diciples are just looking to make a buck on racers, they've forgotten how the sport progress through the years. Terry you're right when you say that we're not a car culture, I see it everyday, people driving Nissan Cubes or whatever box out there people drive and loving it. Look I'm just saying, wouldn't it better to have cars out there at divisionals than snowmobiles and whatever else you want to bring in, at least bring in motorcycles. Just one of you, please tell me why it's ok to have snowmobiles instead of Pure stock cars, that all you would be allowed to change are DOT drag tires, just imagine Good-year, B.F Goodrich, Hoosier how beneficial this would be for them. I don't want to take away from the other classes just bring new blood.Claude

Claude,I honestly think you're going stir crazy.Get out of the house more.We already have classes for these cars under the way you want them teched.It's called S/Pro,Pro,Street.
I've been preaching the fact for years on here that we're not a car culture,as far as racing,anymore.The culture now is import/fwd so called tuner cars.Most dont even care to race on a track.They take it to the streets.
Us "older" types will just endure what's coming down the pike till we gwt discusted/unable
to afford/go to the dragstrip in the sky.
And the world will keep on trucking,unless our gov't. buries us before that.

[Gordie Kissner]

I would just like to see NHRA and the big 3 get their heads out of their collective azz and put the new showroom cars on the track and with realistic hp #'s in Stock!!

I looked at a new white Challenger SE(low end) yesterday with a V6(300hp I think)and the first thought was what a great place to start for my son who is an SAE certified tech who lives and breaths computer controlled systems..he is a Mopar guy at heart and would relish the idea of starting with a V6 Challenger in Stock.

Whatever happened to "race on sunday sell on monday"?? I think they are missing the boat..not everybody can afford a DP!

[ALMACK]

I think the OP's idea is great !
Unfortunately, the NHRA is not run by racers anymore and is not the only game in town now.
The young blood is into the NMRA, NMCA, LSX series, etc.

If there was a class for only 2008 and newer Mustangs, Challengers, and Camaros, I would definitely be interested in buying a new Mustang and participate.
As it stands righ now, the NMRA is the only choice for Ford fans with new Mustangs.

I am an optimist, but sadly, I believe NHRA has really messed up the sportsman ranks. Maybe beyond repair.

[cicero819]

Ed, my daughters just reminded me that I hadn't been taken my meds on a regular basis, probably the reasons I'm seeing so clearly.lol But can you explain how we ended up with snowmobiles at divisionals instead of something with 4wheels and made for asphalt? Just imagine all those Chargers, Magnums,Cadillacs cts etc, you get the idea, all those new 300hp V6 that are available in the showrooms right now. This way people who want to experience running at a divisional could. Ok, I'll back off the keyboard now and take my meds, but please someone explain how Ski-doo's made it into the show? Thanks. Claude

[Jack Matyas]

Claude - I'm not a Ski-Doo fan either but since you asked I'll tell you how they got in --


1) They brought their own series sponsor with them
2) Not many of 'em - usually 8 to 12 sleds
3) Do you ever remember being down for a snowmobile oildown ?
4) Can't remember even a snowmobile crash
5)No freebies - ever
6)They are always done on Saturday - never race on Sunday
7)Have you seen their #1 qualifier ? She could work on my car anytime
8) I could go on and on but why - by now you should be getting it

If you're going to bash - pay attention ..............

[Chuck Beach]

Pro belt sanders ....

[cicero819]

Jack I'm not bashing snowmobiles racers, they have their place during the winter. I didn't know about the association bringing their own sponsor(you've answered one part of my question and thank you for bringing it up) and no qualms about their present champions, some women have bigger sets then some men out there(I wouldn't be caught dead on one). I guess I'm wrong and I'm not picking on these associations but why couldn't we bring something for the Newbie,which will bring possibly new blood.Claude

[MikeMoller]

A big issue is there are only a few (3?) newer rear wheel drive American cars. Not much variety there. If you are going to have a 'class' for cars, then you are going to have to have some type of Tech. You all know what happens even with Tech!!!

Mike Moller

[cicero819]

1982 and up no tech all run bracket racing, best investment for the buck.

[Bobby Zlatkin]

Claude, I would love to see it. But I know it would urinate a lot of guys with high dollar, serious stockers to have to run a ringer bracket racer, in a street car in stock elim. and I wouldn't blame them.