Interest in Modified? - Page 6

herbjr · 11-01-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Doyle Evans

Mr, Evans thank you, this is what I was looking for, I have a car that I believe would fit a Mod. class and I know at least 5 other racers that do also. That makes 6 and counting. Thanks Joe Buchanan

THANK YOU - FOR THE INTEREST AND STARTING THIS THREAD

I think racers and fans alike would be interested in reviving the category. But this time around make it a doorslammer only class, and forget about weight breaks for using automatics-Door cars with manual transmissions only!

While I am in this thread let me give a shout out to Doyle Evans!

NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU MIKE, READY TO JUMP IN?

Ok guys at a track operator Ill make this offer. You get me 20 cars Modified type, now SS production cars can run as well but we will call it Modified, and I will do a race for it.

1000 win
300 RU
150 Semi
75 1/4's

I know this isnt alot but its a start. My brother and I have had a TON on our plate the last year but have now figured out how to run a track and not let a track run us. As always Xtreme Motorsports will pay 100.00 bonus to any stick car that wins a race at Piedmont. So its really 1100 to win. If we have enough we could have the first race in April before Rockingham National..

Herb Jr

HERB WE REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO FOR THE CLASS RACERS!

DOYLE

2009 will be a better year for class racers at Piedmont Dragway now with this Modified idea it can only get better. How about we allow open bodied cars but run open bodies and door cars seperate. Hell we could even run sticks and autos seperate as long as possible.

Herb
PiedmontDragway.com

mloboda · 11-01-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

2009 will be a better year for class racers at Piedmont Dragway now with this Modified idea it can only get better. How about we allow open bodied cars but run open bodies and door cars seperate. Hell we could even run sticks and autos seperate as long as possible.

Herb
PiedmontDragway.com

With all due respect, Herb. ( and I mean respect- it can't be easy to run a drag strip and put up with racers),
I believe this thread was started with the intent ( correct me if I'm wrong, Joe) of resurrecting a semblance of the modified production class car that was so popular in the 70s-80s. A high winding small block 5 speed car. Adding open body cars and automatics to the idea kills it with me before it gets started. The only reason people long for the "modified days" - it was a stick shift only class. Wild, unpredictable runs were the norm. To me, allowing an automatic car run in a modified class is blasphemy.
Herb, make it a REAL modified catagory or don't bother.

trmnatr · 11-01-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mloboda

With all due respect, Herb. ( and I mean respect- it can't be easy to run a drag strip and put up with racers),
I believe this thread was started with the intent ( correct me if I'm wrong, Joe) of resurrecting a semblance of the modified production class car that was so popular in the 70s-80s. A high winding small block 5 speed car. Adding open body cars and automatics to the idea kills it with me before it gets started. The only reason people long for the "modified days" - it was a stick shift only class. Wild, unpredictable runs were the norm. To me, allowing an automatic car run in a modified class is blasphemy.
Herb, make it a REAL modified catagory or don't bother.

Thats fine, BUT their are few sticks out there today like that so you have to go with the trend - Sticks or Automatics, just make the payout higher for stick cars

Open body cars, i dont think that would work well

What about CID limits? What would they be, 335? 360? 355?

There would have to be rules such as any 23° head with any mods N/A or something to keep the class like Pro Stock {tight racing}

Michael Lyons · 11-01-2008, 01:29 PM

If you want to get the car counts necessary for ANY class to survive you have to allow as many cars that are currently legal in various classes to be able to participate. So you have to allow autos and automated shifters and front wheel drive conversions etc.. sure you can leave the dragsters out because there would only be a few that are still around. And you'll probably have to dial in or some comp racer will come in and stink up the show. I can understand everyone has a fond memory but those days are long gone. It has to be a profitable venture for the tracks and easy for the racers too. If you have to completely change your car from the way you normally run it in IHRA or NHRA competition, people won't come. I'm sorry if this offends or bums out any of you ole diehards but its just the facts given the state of economics these days. If the race was run in conjunction with a large event weekend in enough advance notice so people could plan and work it out in their schedule that might help out the car count alot. Maybe even run it on a Weds or Thurs before Rockingham and then all people would have to do is take one additional day off to attend. And that would be kinda like the old days too where you'd race a couple times each week.. just a random thought...

Oh yeah, hey sst1988 wipe your chin...

Michael Lyons · 11-01-2008, 01:36 PM

Heck I'd probably even be willing to send a $100 to the track as a collection for a fund to pump up the purse, even if I couldn't attend. If enough people could chip in a donation, you could have a much larger purse and that would bring the car count!

Doyle Evans · 11-01-2008, 04:04 PM

I'll say this much.
Look at the response and the views this thread is getting. Looks like a lot of potential players and a lot of interest.

It would be nice if Jerico or G-Force or someone like that would come up to the plate.
Remember factory modified!!!!

Michael Kilduff · 11-01-2008, 04:04 PM

Did someone say high winding small blocks with 5 speed transmissions??

Well here is a feast for ya, I am thinking this was late 70's in Houston....

Michael Kilduff · 11-01-2008, 04:16 PM

Here is another video from the same event I think.....gotta love the vette at the end

Doyle, I will be jumping in soon enough, will be getting started on the car really soon. But if you are lookin' a driver for the Vette just remeber what I always say-

'Have helmet, will travel!'

Michael Kilduff · 11-01-2008, 04:32 PM

Guys and girls, sorry for the triple post. I left the link to the vid out on the previous post and couldn't edit it to paste the link...

Doyle Evans · 11-01-2008, 04:38 PM

Mike,

The way I drive, I need a hired gun. I bought the camaro to have fun while I hope to have the vette ready by spring (with a third pedal).

Take care.

DE

11-01-2008, 01:29 PM	#54
Michael Lyons Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? If you want to get the car counts necessary for ANY class to survive you have to allow as many cars that are currently legal in various classes to be able to participate. So you have to allow autos and automated shifters and front wheel drive conversions etc.. sure you can leave the dragsters out because there would only be a few that are still around. And you'll probably have to dial in or some comp racer will come in and stink up the show. I can understand everyone has a fond memory but those days are long gone. It has to be a profitable venture for the tracks and easy for the racers too. If you have to completely change your car from the way you normally run it in IHRA or NHRA competition, people won't come. I'm sorry if this offends or bums out any of you ole diehards but its just the facts given the state of economics these days. If the race was run in conjunction with a large event weekend in enough advance notice so people could plan and work it out in their schedule that might help out the car count alot. Maybe even run it on a Weds or Thurs before Rockingham and then all people would have to do is take one additional day off to attend. And that would be kinda like the old days too where you'd race a couple times each week.. just a random thought... Oh yeah, hey sst1988 wipe your chin...

11-01-2008, 01:36 PM	#55
Michael Lyons Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Heck I'd probably even be willing to send a $100 to the track as a collection for a fund to pump up the purse, even if I couldn't attend. If enough people could chip in a donation, you could have a much larger purse and that would bring the car count!

11-01-2008, 04:04 PM	#56
Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? I'll say this much. Look at the response and the views this thread is getting. Looks like a lot of potential players and a lot of interest. It would be nice if Jerico or G-Force or someone like that would come up to the plate. Remember factory modified!!!!

11-01-2008, 04:04 PM	#57
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Did someone say high winding small blocks with 5 speed transmissions?? Well here is a feast for ya, I am thinking this was late 70's in Houston....

11-01-2008, 04:16 PM	#58
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Here is another video from the same event I think.....gotta love the vette at the end Doyle, I will be jumping in soon enough, will be getting started on the car really soon. But if you are lookin' a driver for the Vette just remeber what I always say- 'Have helmet, will travel!'

11-01-2008, 04:32 PM	#59
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Guys and girls, sorry for the triple post. I left the link to the vid out on the previous post and couldn't edit it to paste the link...

11-01-2008, 04:38 PM	#60
Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Interest in Modified? Mike, The way I drive, I need a hired gun. I bought the camaro to have fun while I hope to have the vette ready by spring (with a third pedal). Take care. DE