Question about FS classes - Page 3

Mike Carr · 12-04-2014, 01:37 PM

Jeff, I like the idea; it sounds like Top Stock in a way (same weight break even). One small suggestion would be, make it 8.5 pounds (B weight) to allow some C cars to compete as well. I would be willing to bet that A, B and C are the three most popular classes, car-count wise. 8.5 pounds opens it up, more easily, to allow more cars to compete, so the C cars wouldn't have to remove 300 pounds to run, should they so desire. Also, 1972-older cars, since 1972 was about the last year of the really high-HP cars. Just a thought(s).

Mike Keener · 12-04-2014, 01:46 PM

not me..ny car has alm heads at 400 hp so i dont feel like racing at near 3600 pounds.however, if that is what the majority wants then by all means..go for it.

Andrew Hill · 12-04-2014, 01:57 PM

In the past in top stock, you could remove a battery and a seat right? I'm trying to figure out how light I could get my car if this ever happened. I couldn't get to 8.25 or 8.5, but I may be able to get close enough to have some fun at 8.5. I may need to put the driver on a diet.

Jeff Teuton · 12-04-2014, 06:55 PM

No removing anything. If we get complicated, NHRA will shoot it down. Has to be easy to administer otherwise we never get in the door. NHRA Stock rules, factors, and Mike Carr I like the between a & b. C has about 20% less cars, but no restrictions to class. Factored hp X 8.25. Some of the c cars can get there. Keep it simple, got to be one voice, one set of proposed regulations etc. Personal agenda items have killed more than one thing with NHRA. I got no dog here. I just think it would be fun and also see who has the biggest. And this is not for everybody. All out heads up is not for everyone.

Dave Ficacci · 12-04-2014, 11:58 PM

Dave Ley perfected Top Stock about 8 years ago. 8.25 and go. If this is to succeed, someone like Dave has to take the reigns and run with it. It can't be a racer as we all have too many personal agendas.

12-04-2014, 01:37 PM	#21
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Question about FS classes Jeff, I like the idea; it sounds like Top Stock in a way (same weight break even). One small suggestion would be, make it 8.5 pounds (B weight) to allow some C cars to compete as well. I would be willing to bet that A, B and C are the three most popular classes, car-count wise. 8.5 pounds opens it up, more easily, to allow more cars to compete, so the C cars wouldn't have to remove 300 pounds to run, should they so desire. Also, 1972-older cars, since 1972 was about the last year of the really high-HP cars. Just a thought(s). __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

12-04-2014, 01:46 PM	#22
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Question about FS classes not me..ny car has alm heads at 400 hp so i dont feel like racing at near 3600 pounds.however, if that is what the majority wants then by all means..go for it. __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

12-04-2014, 01:57 PM	#23
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 701 Likes: 446 Liked 173 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Question about FS classes In the past in top stock, you could remove a battery and a seat right? I'm trying to figure out how light I could get my car if this ever happened. I couldn't get to 8.25 or 8.5, but I may be able to get close enough to have some fun at 8.5. I may need to put the driver on a diet. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

12-04-2014, 06:55 PM	#24
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Question about FS classes No removing anything. If we get complicated, NHRA will shoot it down. Has to be easy to administer otherwise we never get in the door. NHRA Stock rules, factors, and Mike Carr I like the between a & b. C has about 20% less cars, but no restrictions to class. Factored hp X 8.25. Some of the c cars can get there. Keep it simple, got to be one voice, one set of proposed regulations etc. Personal agenda items have killed more than one thing with NHRA. I got no dog here. I just think it would be fun and also see who has the biggest. And this is not for everybody. All out heads up is not for everyone. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

12-04-2014, 11:58 PM	#25
Dave Ficacci Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 372 Likes: 43 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Question about FS classes Dave Ley perfected Top Stock about 8 years ago. 8.25 and go. If this is to succeed, someone like Dave has to take the reigns and run with it. It can't be a racer as we all have too many personal agendas. __________________ Dave Ficacci 1013 STK 1170 SS