SS/VX bumper rule?

6130 · 01-01-2021, 01:07 PM

The rule book appears to require bumpers for SS/VX cars, but I've never seen bumpers on one. Am I missing something?

FireSale · 01-01-2021, 02:38 PM

And stock classes have to sit "level", too. The book states "required" for bumpers on VWs. If you have a book tech and no bumper, you don't run. A VW bumper is not a 50 lb. hulk like a Biscayne. Build with it on and keep it in the rig. Bolt it on if needed.

Mark Yacavone · 01-01-2021, 05:19 PM

I would say that if Mr.VW Steve Tims doesn't need bumpers, then you don't either.
The best way to learn about this stuff is to get out to the races and talk to the guys in your class.

BTW, These are the guys that lobbied for the class and submitted the rules proposals.

Frank Castros · 01-01-2021, 05:26 PM

Too cool!

SSDiv6 · 01-01-2021, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

And stock classes have to sit "level", too. The book states "required" for bumpers on VWs. If you have a book tech and no bumper, you don't run. A VW bumper is not a 50 lb. hulk like a Biscayne. Build with it on and keep it in the rig. Bolt it on if needed.

We are not talking about VW cars in Stock Eliminator.

This class is a descendant from the old Modified Production Gas and Modified Compact Class and rules. None of those cars ran bumpers on those days and when they did, all they had were Nerf Bars. Aftermarket companies also sold inserts to cover the slots too.

Just let them keep the old school look.

6130 · 01-01-2021, 08:20 PM

Yes.

I raced a C/MC type car...right after NHRA killed Modified Eliminator...

FireSale · 01-02-2021, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

We are not talking about VW cars in Stock Eliminator.

This class is a descendant from the old Modified Production Gas and Modified Compact Class and rules. None of those cars ran bumpers on those days and when they did, all they had were Nerf Bars. Aftermarket companies also sold inserts to cover the slots too.

Just let them keep the old school look.

Not questioning accepted field practices, just noting that the book states bumper are required. The book needs to be updated.
These guys run SS/VX in our neck of the woods.

ssvx by Designer Dale, on Flickr

6130 · 01-02-2021, 04:29 PM

Yes, I met Doug Colley at the Northwest Nationals two years ago. He and I were living not too far from each other at the time. Nice guy.

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FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: SS/VX bumper rule? And stock classes have to sit "level", too. The book states "required" for bumpers on VWs. If you have a book tech and no bumper, you don't run. A VW bumper is not a 50 lb. hulk like a Biscayne. Build with it on and keep it in the rig. Bolt it on if needed. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,790 Likes: 2,881 Liked 5,079 Times in 1,936 Posts	Re: SS/VX bumper rule? I would say that if Mr.VW Steve Tims doesn't need bumpers, then you don't either. The best way to learn about this stuff is to get out to the races and talk to the guys in your class. BTW, These are the guys that lobbied for the class and submitted the rules proposals. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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6130 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 409 Likes: 295 Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts	Re: SS/VX bumper rule? Yes, I met Doug Colley at the Northwest Nationals two years ago. He and I were living not too far from each other at the time. Nice guy. Last edited by 6130; 01-02-2021 at 04:32 PM.