Is this allowed NHRA Stock????

Freddie · 01-21-2014, 10:35 AM

I am working on a new car for Stock, and was wandering if I can take my 90 Mustang 2.3 auto daily driver and enter the first, or maybe the first two divisional races to get my grade points,and entry points? My new car should be ready sometime in April, but hate to miss the start of the season since the races are close to home. i really dont think the daily driver can run the index, actually doubt it will be within 2 seconds of the index, but still, thinking it would at least be fun.

ALMACK · 01-21-2014, 10:49 AM

Interesting.
I would think if the car meets the requirements for your class in Stock, and your dial in on the first round of the race is the class index , I couldn't see why it would not work.

Just make sure it has all the required mods ( i.e. driveshaft loop, helmet, etc.)

copy-n-paste from the rulebook:

DRIVELINE

Aluminum driveshaft prohibited except OEM. Carbon fiber

driveshaft prohibited. Driveline loop mandatory in all rear-wheeldrive

cars. See General Regulations 2:4.

Dwight Southerland · 01-21-2014, 10:49 AM

Just be sure to meet all the safety regs.

jim powers · 01-21-2014, 11:44 AM

i believe that if the car is still in 100% street legal form, as in catalitic converters still being used, where you have to use unleaded fuel, i do not think any unleaded fuel will pass fuel check, not sure if you have to pass tech or actually make a legitimate qualifying run to earn any points, Dave Ley a little help here thanks

Mark Yacavone · 01-21-2014, 12:32 PM

This depends on what division and who's the director at the time.
Some you have to qualify and get on the ladder..
Some you just pay the tab.
You'd think it would be a uniform procedure, but it may still not be..
First hand experience...

jmcarter · 01-21-2014, 12:36 PM

You only need one grade point to enter just about any National Event (exceptions would be limited to D1 and possibly Norwalk or Chicago) so are you just trying to get a grade point for the Gators?

Bob Bender · 01-21-2014, 01:06 PM

C-9 unlead will pass. We use it in Penny's car.

art leong · 01-21-2014, 01:15 PM

In Div 2 in the past. You just have to get thru tech. I did it a few years ago with my PT Cruiser. Failed fuel check but got the grade point.
Call the division office and see if that has changed.

farmco r/sa · 01-21-2014, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by art leong

In Div 2 in the past. You just have to get thru tech. I did it a few years ago with my PT Cruiser. Failed fuel check but got the grade point.
Call the division office and see if that has changed.

I think this would be the case. I imagine they would
be glad to accept and keep your money.....in exchange
for a grade point.

Bimbo Jones · 01-21-2014, 02:02 PM

Several years back I forget who, but someone only needed to show up at Pomona to win the championship and did so with some sub-compact rental front wheel drive in stock. and it seems it didn't do badly qualifying either with a soft index for the little four banger.

01-21-2014, 10:35 AM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? I am working on a new car for Stock, and was wandering if I can take my 90 Mustang 2.3 auto daily driver and enter the first, or maybe the first two divisional races to get my grade points,and entry points? My new car should be ready sometime in April, but hate to miss the start of the season since the races are close to home. i really dont think the daily driver can run the index, actually doubt it will be within 2 seconds of the index, but still, thinking it would at least be fun. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

01-21-2014, 10:49 AM	#2
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? Interesting. I would think if the car meets the requirements for your class in Stock, and your dial in on the first round of the race is the class index , I couldn't see why it would not work. Just make sure it has all the required mods ( i.e. driveshaft loop, helmet, etc.) copy-n-paste from the rulebook: DRIVELINE Aluminum driveshaft prohibited except OEM. Carbon fiber driveshaft prohibited. Driveline loop mandatory in all rear-wheeldrive cars. See General Regulations 2:4. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT Last edited by ALMACK; 01-21-2014 at 10:51 AM.

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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,999 Likes: 64 Liked 772 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? Just be sure to meet all the safety regs.

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jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? i believe that if the car is still in 100% street legal form, as in catalitic converters still being used, where you have to use unleaded fuel, i do not think any unleaded fuel will pass fuel check, not sure if you have to pass tech or actually make a legitimate qualifying run to earn any points, Dave Ley a little help here thanks

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,808 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? This depends on what division and who's the director at the time. Some you have to qualify and get on the ladder.. Some you just pay the tab. You'd think it would be a uniform procedure, but it may still not be.. First hand experience... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,367 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? You only need one grade point to enter just about any National Event (exceptions would be limited to D1 and possibly Norwalk or Chicago) so are you just trying to get a grade point for the Gators? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,732 Likes: 1,596 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? C-9 unlead will pass. We use it in Penny's car. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

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art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? In Div 2 in the past. You just have to get thru tech. I did it a few years ago with my PT Cruiser. Failed fuel check but got the grade point. Call the division office and see if that has changed. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

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Bimbo Jones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is this allowed NHRA Stock???? Several years back I forget who, but someone only needed to show up at Pomona to win the championship and did so with some sub-compact rental front wheel drive in stock. and it seems it didn't do badly qualifying either with a soft index for the little four banger.