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How about this:
Since there used to be 2 classes (SS/A and SS/AA) for the Hemi Cuda/Dart, how about 2 classes again SS/AHPro, or PRO/AH....anything goes (basic body & frame, must resemble a hemi under the hood w/orginal scoop opening/height/org carbs....let 'em eat SS/AH for full tech, SS as intended (bring the parked cars back) Just an opinion |
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WOW....where do i sign up???...oops forgot there already is a ss/aa im just not allowed in it
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Based on the conflicting comments provided by David and Charlie regarding their communications with NHRA Tech Support, we have a conundrum.
If either party is sincerely interested in the integrity of the class, perhaps a conference call with Pat Cvengros and or Bruce Bachelder would be appropriate. All of the above should take responsibility for, and respect the seriousness of this issue, in the interest of Class racing. |
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Might be better off going back to SS/A & SS/AA and if you don't run the eliminator you dont run the the shootout. Put the the 67 L88 Corvettes back in the books and let the the big dogs eat. Here is the best part----yanking some of these into the barn , taking pictures or video and making it available. This way we know NHRA is holding up their side of responsibilty. Instead , they choose to take the path of least responsibility and legalize everything. What a joke but so sad that it has come to this. I personally don't care who is at fault, just sit down and straighten it all out . If the NHRA wants to be governing body ,then by all means enforce the damn rules as they originally written. Everybody has a lot to gain or lose in this. Good luck !
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I assume you are referring to when Pancake was tossed at the Columbus Shootout? Ask Travis and Pancake (in private) how that turned out. NHRA's equipment was faulty and Travis proved it when Pancake had it re-checked at his next race. First they used the same equipment and it measured the same as the Columbus race, then they used different equipment and he was legal. You tell me who is to blame here. Besides, you really think I would cheat by adding 2 cc's to the piston? Charlie still hasn't answered my simple 2 questions. Was his flange missing at Indy or not? AAAANNND, was he running the external modifications on the heads? If either of these are yes, then he was cheating, plain and simple. And he openly admitted he has been running the same stuff for years. So you tell me who the cheater is. And yes, I am whining because it is a bunch of BS when certain NHRA officials turn their head and pretend there is nothing wrong because it says JESEL on the side of the car. It certainly isn't because of CW's great personality. Wendell, the rule would have thrown out 95% of the class because it says you can't cut into ANY part of the valve cover bolt hole. Billy, please call the shop. |
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Randall Klein, as always a wise man. That might have some merritt. Something for everyone. Cross ram, bolt holes & all the stuff. And it might indeed bring back some cars. It would, however, take a strong man to administer the classes. One in SS and one in SS Modified. Randy Hopkins probably has the most unmolested car, but I'm sure there are more. Great Idea.
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i think david means that the rule never said
"intake side of head may not be cut into any part of valve cover bolt holes at the valve cover gasket surface"......it just said "intake side of head may not be cut into any part of valve cover bolt holes"....seems pretty clear to me and has for years...of course it also says that any intake manifold permitted must remain original configuration..ie crossram must remain crossram ...not sure how the intakes of today aare considered crossrams.................. |
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We all realize that the current day, really really fast / quick cars in both Stock & SS have been modified much much more than those that are running closer to "o.e.m." parts and specs as defined by the rules in the rule book. So how about nhra just start checking the safety items and allow anything / everything to pass... Oh that's right, that's what they've been doing already, and look at where the eliminators are.
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