Bogacki DQ - Page 6

Jeff Lee · 08-17-2009, 04:54 PM

The 100' away easy ID is a 1970 Nova has fender vents.

The posts below indicate a real lack of passion in the sport of Stock and Superstock drag racing. Is it "don't know" or is it "don't care"? Either way, it's not hard to see the demise of the sport. The guys that knows were the ignition key is inserted on a '68 Nova are the passionate ones. The guys that think this is nothing more than a bracket race are the ones that should have nothing more than that, a bracket racer. To them it's the national event lime light more than the purses attached that draws them to this sport. So what if you have to turn a blind eye to a few items. Our society has become that way so it really shouldn't be a big surprise. Doesn't mean it's right, just the way it is.

Jason · 08-17-2009, 05:01 PM

Big Show, take a look at the class guide and engine specs. You will find a few differences between 68/69/70 are classes allowed to run, engine cubic inch, cylinder bore size, exhaust valve size, head cc, piston dome cc, piston dome height, and head gasket thickness. Even the accepted piston list shows a difference between years.

But details like that don't matter to some because he is a "stand up young man".

P.S. to FLEMING....No mention of radiator cap specs could be found but I believe there maybe a rule on valve stems.

Tony Janes · 08-17-2009, 06:41 PM

This thread has become ridiculous.

Tom keedle · 08-17-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigshow2966

So he called a '68 a '70? Is there any really good way to tell them apart other than a '68 still says Chevy II and a '70 says Nova? If it wasn't my car I probably couldn't really tell either.

as someone said earlier, the ignition swicth is in the dash rather than the column AND the door lock knobs are in a different place.
i'm sure there's other stuff but that's what I remember...

Mike Taylor 3601 · 08-17-2009, 07:28 PM

Not getting involved I know the differences .
68 has it's own dash as mentioned before ign. in dash like 67-68 camaro
68&69 taillights have seperate lense for backup &70 up backup in center of tailights
68&69 have short side marker lights.look same as 68-69 camaro 70 up have long side markers
68&69 have different front bumper have small square turn/markers in there own opening
70 up have long openings w/turn/markers behind opening.
68-69 have front side marker lights w engine size in half of it.
as mentioned before inside door locks on 68 I think are down in armrest?
I JUST STATING DIFFERENCE I KNOW IN NOVA's
Mike Taylor 3601

Jim Bailey · 08-17-2009, 08:15 PM

Mannymen: What's the cost of tickets to an ADRL race?... I don't know .... I was just wondering? ... You seem to want to compare ADRL attendence to NHRA races. So let's compare apples to apples. And to do that, in this economy, you have to compare ticket costs, wouldn't you say?

mannymen · 08-17-2009, 08:47 PM

Jim, the tickets are fairly cheap and can be free, but the point is Gen Y doesn't want to see the 11-12 second bracket cars and .90 throttle stop classes, which are a majority of the NHRA show. Let alone they don't want to pay the $40 plus ticket prices. They want cheap/free entries to the races and want to see big Nitrous explosions and meltdowns. They can relate to buying nitrous for their imports and can relate to crashcar Nascar. There may be hope as I drug my nephew down to MPR to look at the Challengers being built by Mike in which he was very interested in. Hey man I don't want this to go away either, but the writing is on the wall. Pro Mods, TD and TS are probably more poplular than the Comp, .90, SS and Stock classes for Gen Y and can easily become fillers.

Jim Bailey · 08-17-2009, 09:00 PM

I don't mean to high jack this post ...and what you're saying is fine, However, What do you think the attendance at Indy would be if NHRA gave out FREE tickets? How many people would be turned away? I just try to keep everything in perspective. JB

mannymen · 08-17-2009, 09:11 PM

Jim,
I hear you. I wish NHRA would do something about the prices. In return hopefully more fans will show up and the return of sponsors lost. They are offering some discounts.

Steves68Nova · 08-17-2009, 10:30 PM

Well while I was looking at the for sale section I noticed a familiar name at the bottom of the screen.

CLASS RACER FORUM Statistics

Threads: 14,605, Posts: 104,647, Members: 8,265
Welcome to our newest member, Luke Bogacki

Thats interesting. I would have thought he was here already.

Steve

08-17-2009, 04:54 PM	#51
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ The 100' away easy ID is a 1970 Nova has fender vents. The posts below indicate a real lack of passion in the sport of Stock and Superstock drag racing. Is it "don't know" or is it "don't care"? Either way, it's not hard to see the demise of the sport. The guys that knows were the ignition key is inserted on a '68 Nova are the passionate ones. The guys that think this is nothing more than a bracket race are the ones that should have nothing more than that, a bracket racer. To them it's the national event lime light more than the purses attached that draws them to this sport. So what if you have to turn a blind eye to a few items. Our society has become that way so it really shouldn't be a big surprise. Doesn't mean it's right, just the way it is. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-17-2009, 05:01 PM	#52
Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Big Show, take a look at the class guide and engine specs. You will find a few differences between 68/69/70 are classes allowed to run, engine cubic inch, cylinder bore size, exhaust valve size, head cc, piston dome cc, piston dome height, and head gasket thickness. Even the accepted piston list shows a difference between years. But details like that don't matter to some because he is a "stand up young man". P.S. to FLEMING....No mention of radiator cap specs could be found but I believe there maybe a rule on valve stems.

08-17-2009, 06:41 PM	#53
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ This thread has become ridiculous. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

08-17-2009, 07:28 PM	#55
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,372 Likes: 354 Liked 307 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Not getting involved I know the differences . 68 has it's own dash as mentioned before ign. in dash like 67-68 camaro 68&69 taillights have seperate lense for backup &70 up backup in center of tailights 68&69 have short side marker lights.look same as 68-69 camaro 70 up have long side markers 68&69 have different front bumper have small square turn/markers in there own opening 70 up have long openings w/turn/markers behind opening. 68-69 have front side marker lights w engine size in half of it. as mentioned before inside door locks on 68 I think are down in armrest? I JUST STATING DIFFERENCE I KNOW IN NOVA's Mike Taylor 3601 Last edited by Mike Taylor 3601; 08-17-2009 at 07:30 PM.

08-17-2009, 08:15 PM	#56
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Mannymen: What's the cost of tickets to an ADRL race?... I don't know .... I was just wondering? ... You seem to want to compare ADRL attendence to NHRA races. So let's compare apples to apples. And to do that, in this economy, you have to compare ticket costs, wouldn't you say?

08-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#57
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Jim, the tickets are fairly cheap and can be free, but the point is Gen Y doesn't want to see the 11-12 second bracket cars and .90 throttle stop classes, which are a majority of the NHRA show. Let alone they don't want to pay the $40 plus ticket prices. They want cheap/free entries to the races and want to see big Nitrous explosions and meltdowns. They can relate to buying nitrous for their imports and can relate to crashcar Nascar. There may be hope as I drug my nephew down to MPR to look at the Challengers being built by Mike in which he was very interested in. Hey man I don't want this to go away either, but the writing is on the wall. Pro Mods, TD and TS are probably more poplular than the Comp, .90, SS and Stock classes for Gen Y and can easily become fillers. __________________ N/A

08-17-2009, 09:00 PM	#58
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ I don't mean to high jack this post ...and what you're saying is fine, However, What do you think the attendance at Indy would be if NHRA gave out FREE tickets? How many people would be turned away? I just try to keep everything in perspective. JB

08-17-2009, 09:11 PM	#59
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Jim, I hear you. I wish NHRA would do something about the prices. In return hopefully more fans will show up and the return of sponsors lost. They are offering some discounts. __________________ N/A

08-17-2009, 10:30 PM	#60
Steves68Nova Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rudy, AR Posts: 125 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Well while I was looking at the for sale section I noticed a familiar name at the bottom of the screen. CLASS RACER FORUM Statistics Threads: 14,605, Posts: 104,647, Members: 8,265 Welcome to our newest member, Luke Bogacki Thats interesting. I would have thought he was here already. Steve __________________ Steve Prado Rudy, AR S/ST4202 H/R 4203