Considering going Stocker Racing

6682Bktrcr · 06-24-2008, 11:28 AM

Ive been toying aroung going stocker racing for a bit now.I will probabaly have a $35000 budget to play with once I sell my current ride which I bit off more than I could chew.(with the price of gas it will be very difficult to have fun with it).Im leaning going E,F or G Automatic.I am new to this (Stocker that is not drag racing).I am considering an early Camaro,Nova 70s or 78-80 Malibu. SBC will be the engine of choice and a Glide.I don't want to be super competitive at first.I just want to learn.I have been reading up on it(NHRA Rule book).Can anyone steer me in the right direction as far as the class and weight etc. and building the car.From the reading ive done there are many talented individuals on this forum.I was just looking for a bit of direction and insight as to my gameplan.RIGHT NOW IT IS ONLY A GAME PLAN. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE I DON'T OVER DO IT AGAIN !!!!

P.S. Im in L.I. NY

Thanks

Louie

Bob Don · 06-24-2008, 12:17 PM

Check the ads on racingkunk.com and the classifieds on this site. There is a late 70's Malibu stocker in western Canada for $15K. There are 2 late 70's Nova stockers for sale. One is in Quebec and the other on Prince Edward Island. They run I, J or K/SA and are priced around $15K as well. If you like Mopars, there is a nice 340 Duster out of Maine for $17K. There is also a N/SA Pontiac LeMans for sale in New Jersey for $10.5K. Muscle car era Camaros and Novas are usually higher money and they sell quickly. I agree with Steve that you are far better off buying an already built car.

MikeFicacci · 06-24-2008, 12:36 PM

6682, you have a private message.

Dave Ribeiro · 06-24-2008, 01:01 PM

Louie,

Steve, Bob are both right..The days of building cars are gone unless you have lots of $$$$$$$.
You first need to decide how fast you want to go and how much you want to spend, don't forget about getting to the races Tow Truck & Trailers... Always remember, no-matter what you buy, you will want to do or change something (paint /wheels/ etc.) Just like a house !!!! Buy what you want and can afford, but don't get in over your head like most people do, its suppost to be Fun... There are lots of nice Cars out there For Sale.. You can call me or
e-mail.... daveribeiro@aol.com or 757-253-0581..... Good Luck , what ever you do, jump in the water is fine.............Dave,

Bob Pagano · 06-24-2008, 01:04 PM

Buy dont build, your 35 grand will be gone before your finished. Lots of cars for sale that can run the number, just look on this site for starters and racingjunk too.

Ed Fernandez · 06-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Seeing that you live on L.I. your best bet is to seek out other Long Islanders already racing Stock and come to some races with them.You'll get the feel to see if it's what you want to do.Class racing isn't for everyone.If you find it isn't you saved yourself a bundle of moolah.If it is ,welcome to the jungle.

Ed F.

6682Bktrcr · 06-24-2008, 01:31 PM

Thanks guys,like I said just a game plan right now,Yes I have been looking on RacingJunk and so forth.Im sure whatever I get I will end up changing something,I have a 72 Chevelle that I race right now but I feel I bit off more than I could chew(TOO BIG OF A MOTOR, BACKHALF,ITS NOT FUN ANYMORE JUST TOO MUCH MONEY).I have the truck and an enclosed trailer with all the goodies,I just need to be steered in the right direction.I will keep you all updated.

Mark Callanan · 06-24-2008, 02:59 PM

Come to Lebanon Valley for the division race
There will be about 100 stockers maybe more there you can look and learn and talk to the guys and girls about what they have and why they race what they have
It is also a good way to learn about stockers running in the heat

mark callanan

***The Duster talked about that is for sale in Maine I believe is a good car for the money It at one time held the record for its class I beleive (it may even be at the race at the Valley)

As someone said it is about having fun...

James Perrone · 06-24-2008, 03:15 PM

I got a pretty fast F -G H /sa 1969 NOVA
Located Shirley L.I. James 631 834 0511

Jack Matyas · 06-24-2008, 03:20 PM

Louie -- These boys are certainly steering you in the right direction as the cost to build a combination that's unknown to you can be thru the moon .Buy something with a pedigree and take along a seasoned veteran when your looking -- he or she can tell you if you're barking up the wrong tree . As Ed said --welcome to the jungle ..................

PS -- That field trip to Lebanon Valley might not be a bad investment as you'll get to see some of the good , the bad and the ugly ! ! !

06-24-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
6682Bktrcr Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nesconset New York Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Considering going Stocker Racing Ive been toying aroung going stocker racing for a bit now.I will probabaly have a $35000 budget to play with once I sell my current ride which I bit off more than I could chew.(with the price of gas it will be very difficult to have fun with it).Im leaning going E,F or G Automatic.I am new to this (Stocker that is not drag racing).I am considering an early Camaro,Nova 70s or 78-80 Malibu. SBC will be the engine of choice and a Glide.I don't want to be super competitive at first.I just want to learn.I have been reading up on it(NHRA Rule book).Can anyone steer me in the right direction as far as the class and weight etc. and building the car.From the reading ive done there are many talented individuals on this forum.I was just looking for a bit of direction and insight as to my gameplan.RIGHT NOW IT IS ONLY A GAME PLAN. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE I DON'T OVER DO IT AGAIN !!!! P.S. Im in L.I. NY Thanks Louie

06-24-2008, 12:17 PM	#2
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,494 Likes: 1,110 Liked 893 Times in 190 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Check the ads on racingkunk.com and the classifieds on this site. There is a late 70's Malibu stocker in western Canada for $15K. There are 2 late 70's Nova stockers for sale. One is in Quebec and the other on Prince Edward Island. They run I, J or K/SA and are priced around $15K as well. If you like Mopars, there is a nice 340 Duster out of Maine for $17K. There is also a N/SA Pontiac LeMans for sale in New Jersey for $10.5K. Muscle car era Camaros and Novas are usually higher money and they sell quickly. I agree with Steve that you are far better off buying an already built car.

06-24-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
MikeFicacci Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 241 Likes: 1 Liked 17 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing 6682, you have a private message.

06-24-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Louie, Steve, Bob are both right..The days of building cars are gone unless you have lots of $$$$$$$. You first need to decide how fast you want to go and how much you want to spend, don't forget about getting to the races Tow Truck & Trailers... Always remember, no-matter what you buy, you will want to do or change something (paint /wheels/ etc.) Just like a house !!!! Buy what you want and can afford, but don't get in over your head like most people do, its suppost to be Fun... There are lots of nice Cars out there For Sale.. You can call me or e-mail.... daveribeiro@aol.com or 757-253-0581..... Good Luck , what ever you do, jump in the water is fine.............Dave, __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

06-24-2008, 01:04 PM	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 237 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Buy dont build, your 35 grand will be gone before your finished. Lots of cars for sale that can run the number, just look on this site for starters and racingjunk too. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

06-24-2008, 01:29 PM	#6
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Seeing that you live on L.I. your best bet is to seek out other Long Islanders already racing Stock and come to some races with them.You'll get the feel to see if it's what you want to do.Class racing isn't for everyone.If you find it isn't you saved yourself a bundle of moolah.If it is ,welcome to the jungle. Ed F. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

06-24-2008, 01:31 PM	#7
6682Bktrcr Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nesconset New York Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Thanks guys,like I said just a game plan right now,Yes I have been looking on RacingJunk and so forth.Im sure whatever I get I will end up changing something,I have a 72 Chevelle that I race right now but I feel I bit off more than I could chew(TOO BIG OF A MOTOR, BACKHALF,ITS NOT FUN ANYMORE JUST TOO MUCH MONEY).I have the truck and an enclosed trailer with all the goodies,I just need to be steered in the right direction.I will keep you all updated.

06-24-2008, 02:59 PM	#8
Mark Callanan Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: southern maine Posts: 383 Likes: 156 Liked 64 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Come to Lebanon Valley for the division race There will be about 100 stockers maybe more there you can look and learn and talk to the guys and girls about what they have and why they race what they have It is also a good way to learn about stockers running in the heat mark callanan ***The Duster talked about that is for sale in Maine I believe is a good car for the money It at one time held the record for its class I beleive (it may even be at the race at the Valley) As someone said it is about having fun... __________________ Mark Callanan 1027 STK

06-24-2008, 03:15 PM	#9
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,349 Liked 1,803 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing I got a pretty fast F -G H /sa 1969 NOVA Located Shirley L.I. James 631 834 0511 __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

06-24-2008, 03:20 PM	#10
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,913 Likes: 404 Liked 1,945 Times in 388 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Louie -- These boys are certainly steering you in the right direction as the cost to build a combination that's unknown to you can be thru the moon .Buy something with a pedigree and take along a seasoned veteran when your looking -- he or she can tell you if you're barking up the wrong tree . As Ed said --welcome to the jungle .................. PS -- That field trip to Lebanon Valley might not be a bad investment as you'll get to see some of the good , the bad and the ugly ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO