GT classes

LethalRat · 11-14-2013, 12:32 AM

Can you tell me what happened to the Super Stock GT classes. I saw some results and it looks like they let older body cars in it now. I don't race in Super Stock, i'm just a fan. I thought it was reserved for late model cars with early engines.

ss3011 · 11-14-2013, 08:14 AM

NHRA lifted the restriction that GT cars are 1980 and newer, and also allow any body style. Basically if the car is in the classification guide it is eligible for GT.

ALMACK · 11-14-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ss3011

NHRA lifted the restriction that GT cars are 1980 and newer, and also allow any body style. Basically if the car is in the classification guide it is eligible for GT.

Nice.

When did NHRA do this ?

Jeff Teuton · 11-14-2013, 11:02 AM

It was several years ago. We haviing been racing our 70 Duster in GT for at least 4 years now. And I think it was longer than that. GT is interesting in that motor for motor there is a .05 disadvantage to GT from pure SS, which is ok cause you kow when you go that is the rule. Might be some change shortly between FWD conversions and GT in original RWD cars in GT. I think we can all agree that the Cobalts (etc) have an advantage over the big rwd bodies with the same motor. But than again, I don't know if we can all agree on anything out here. Makes it interesting.

Michael Beard · 11-14-2013, 12:58 PM

My car is a 1980 Volare, so even prior to the rule change it had a lot of different classes it could potentially run.

One of the worst things I could've done... got to daydreaming and photoshopped up this Dodge Stratus, almost 600# lighter than the Volare. Will never be able to afford to build one, but if I ever win the lottery...! Driving Mike Volkman's Sebring got me hooked. That thing works nice, and really cuts through the air.

ALMACK · 11-14-2013, 05:18 PM

Good to hear about the (any) body year change.

too bad it is v-8 only.

Dick Butler · 11-14-2013, 05:58 PM

Gt index handicap versus SS is a very obvious one. Bigger problem is bogus Truck motors in GT/AA at rediculous HP advantage over true performance motors.
454 vette motor GT/AA 10.40s, 454 Truck motor in Cavalier 9.60s. Thats the motor not the chassis entirely. Once again a California combination which started the death of GT/AA racing. Small block fly wt. GT/AA are also an issue for heavy BB cars. Is it index, is it MASS to move in the BB car? A 7 and 7.5 lb GT class could separate the BB and SB cars as BB could take out wt and escape to 7 or 7.5 class.No escaping a Bogus motor though.

Alan Roehrich · 11-14-2013, 07:50 PM

When did they change the rule and allow big block engines in front wheel drive conversions?

The Hawk · 11-14-2013, 08:04 PM

You guy`s with the budget,how `bout an `80 Fairmont with a late model Cobra Jet powerplant! Would be awesome!!!

Gordie Kissner · 11-14-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hawk

You guy`s with the budget,how `bout an `80 Fairmont with a late model Cobra Jet powerplant! Would be awesome!!!

I was thinking the same thing..only a late CJ powerplant in an early Maverick!

11-14-2013, 12:32 AM	#1
LethalRat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pa. Posts: 52 Likes: 2 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	GT classes Can you tell me what happened to the Super Stock GT classes. I saw some results and it looks like they let older body cars in it now. I don't race in Super Stock, i'm just a fan. I thought it was reserved for late model cars with early engines.

11-14-2013, 08:14 AM	#2
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: GT classes NHRA lifted the restriction that GT cars are 1980 and newer, and also allow any body style. Basically if the car is in the classification guide it is eligible for GT.

11-14-2013, 11:02 AM	#4
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: GT classes It was several years ago. We haviing been racing our 70 Duster in GT for at least 4 years now. And I think it was longer than that. GT is interesting in that motor for motor there is a .05 disadvantage to GT from pure SS, which is ok cause you kow when you go that is the rule. Might be some change shortly between FWD conversions and GT in original RWD cars in GT. I think we can all agree that the Cobalts (etc) have an advantage over the big rwd bodies with the same motor. But than again, I don't know if we can all agree on anything out here. Makes it interesting. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-14-2013, 12:58 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: GT classes My car is a 1980 Volare, so even prior to the rule change it had a lot of different classes it could potentially run. One of the worst things I could've done... got to daydreaming and photoshopped up this Dodge Stratus, almost 600# lighter than the Volare. Will never be able to afford to build one, but if I ever win the lottery...! Driving Mike Volkman's Sebring got me hooked. That thing works nice, and really cuts through the air. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-14-2013, 05:18 PM	#6
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: GT classes Good to hear about the (any) body year change. too bad it is v-8 only. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

11-14-2013, 05:58 PM	#7
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: GT classes Gt index handicap versus SS is a very obvious one. Bigger problem is bogus Truck motors in GT/AA at rediculous HP advantage over true performance motors. 454 vette motor GT/AA 10.40s, 454 Truck motor in Cavalier 9.60s. Thats the motor not the chassis entirely. Once again a California combination which started the death of GT/AA racing. Small block fly wt. GT/AA are also an issue for heavy BB cars. Is it index, is it MASS to move in the BB car? A 7 and 7.5 lb GT class could separate the BB and SB cars as BB could take out wt and escape to 7 or 7.5 class.No escaping a Bogus motor though.

11-14-2013, 07:50 PM	#8
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: GT classes When did they change the rule and allow big block engines in front wheel drive conversions? __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

11-14-2013, 08:04 PM	#9
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: GT classes You guy`s with the budget,how `bout an `80 Fairmont with a late model Cobra Jet powerplant! Would be awesome!!! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It