S/g - s/st ???

Freddie · 01-20-2010, 10:16 AM

I am getting ready for this season and finally have my car finished. In testing it has gone 9.7's @ 145mph. Am I better off racing it in S/G and just adding a little wieght? or should I put a stop on it and run S/ST?

The car is a Mustang that is mini tubbed with a 28x10.5 tire under it, small block Ford, it only wieghts 2600# now. I know most of the S/G cars are running high MPH but this is where I really wanted to race. Or should I just run S/ST get my grade points and wait till my new car is finished to run S/G?

I am in the midst of building a new Mustang, on a 5 yr old Pro Stock chassis. But this will not be ready till sometime next year due to funds and the fact that I want to race a little this year. I have been off the track way too long and NEED to get back out..

CBS · 01-20-2010, 10:21 AM

it Might be more competitive in Super Street....but who knows....can it cut a light in Super Gas....that would be your deciding factor.....

Freddie · 01-20-2010, 10:29 AM

I can go red on a .400 tree , so "IF" I can dial the box corrextly as well as myself then yes it can cut a light.

sst3447 · 01-20-2010, 12:08 PM

you will have to add 200 lbs to run superstreet i think the weight needs to be 2800, you will be one of the faster cars

Barney B · 01-20-2010, 12:26 PM

IMO I would put a stop on it and run S/ST

BB

Bob Verwold · 01-20-2010, 01:11 PM

I'd add a little weight and run S/G..........

Thanks Barney....

CBS · 01-20-2010, 01:29 PM

The wide open method adding weight seems to work well if you have it organized properly.....you will be looking over your shoulder quite a bit though.....

good luck....

302 S/G

d1hitter · 01-20-2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barney b

imo i would put a stop on it and run s/st

bb

x2

JBM Sr · 01-20-2010, 01:42 PM

Hi Freddie. I run my car in S/ST most of the time. But my car does have the ability to run S/G (problem is me and the .4 light). What I do is run the Opens in S/G, then the Divisionals in S/ST. Don't do much to the car to get in ready for S/G other then taking some numbers out. Car weighs 2950 with me in it. I go about 142 mph in S/St and 148 in S/G. I am one of the slowest in S/G (in Divisional 1), so I am learning to look back a lot more. By doing this I get to have fun in two classes.

John Maggiulli Sr.

Jeremy Lehrke · 01-20-2010, 06:12 PM

Are you gonna run IHRA or NHRA? There is a weight difference for the 2 sanctioning bodies to run the 10.90 class.

IHRA you gotta weigh 2600 w/driver. NHRA you gotta be at 2800...

Throw a stop on it and run IHRA without adding any weight. Go to there double weekend pro-am races, you get a couple of points races and at some tracks they have shootout races as well. Lots of seat time, and not quite as much travel.

Just my thoughts.

Jeremy
S/St, H/R 5123

01-20-2010, 10:16 AM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	S/g - s/st ??? I am getting ready for this season and finally have my car finished. In testing it has gone 9.7's @ 145mph. Am I better off racing it in S/G and just adding a little wieght? or should I put a stop on it and run S/ST? The car is a Mustang that is mini tubbed with a 28x10.5 tire under it, small block Ford, it only wieghts 2600# now. I know most of the S/G cars are running high MPH but this is where I really wanted to race. Or should I just run S/ST get my grade points and wait till my new car is finished to run S/G? I am in the midst of building a new Mustang, on a 5 yr old Pro Stock chassis. But this will not be ready till sometime next year due to funds and the fact that I want to race a little this year. I have been off the track way too long and NEED to get back out.. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

01-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#2
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? it Might be more competitive in Super Street....but who knows....can it cut a light in Super Gas....that would be your deciding factor.....

01-20-2010, 10:29 AM	#3
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? I can go red on a .400 tree , so "IF" I can dial the box corrextly as well as myself then yes it can cut a light. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

01-20-2010, 12:08 PM	#4
sst3447 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: erie ill Posts: 69 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? you will have to add 200 lbs to run superstreet i think the weight needs to be 2800, you will be one of the faster cars

01-20-2010, 12:26 PM	#5
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? IMO I would put a stop on it and run S/ST BB

01-20-2010, 01:11 PM	#6
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? I'd add a little weight and run S/G.......... Thanks Barney....

01-20-2010, 01:29 PM	#7
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? The wide open method adding weight seems to work well if you have it organized properly.....you will be looking over your shoulder quite a bit though..... good luck.... 302 S/G

01-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#9
JBM Sr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? Hi Freddie. I run my car in S/ST most of the time. But my car does have the ability to run S/G (problem is me and the .4 light). What I do is run the Opens in S/G, then the Divisionals in S/ST. Don't do much to the car to get in ready for S/G other then taking some numbers out. Car weighs 2950 with me in it. I go about 142 mph in S/St and 148 in S/G. I am one of the slowest in S/G (in Divisional 1), so I am learning to look back a lot more. By doing this I get to have fun in two classes. John Maggiulli Sr.

01-20-2010, 06:12 PM	#10
Jeremy Lehrke Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Omaha Ne Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/g - s/st ??? Are you gonna run IHRA or NHRA? There is a weight difference for the 2 sanctioning bodies to run the 10.90 class. IHRA you gotta weigh 2600 w/driver. NHRA you gotta be at 2800... Throw a stop on it and run IHRA without adding any weight. Go to there double weekend pro-am races, you get a couple of points races and at some tracks they have shootout races as well. Lots of seat time, and not quite as much travel. Just my thoughts. Jeremy S/St, H/R 5123