Deconstructing Stock - Page 10

NewHemi · 07-02-2012, 08:33 PM

It only took two things to get me out of racing: Supercharged cars, and the uneven application of rules in the NHRA.

David
The New Hemi Guy

KRatcliff · 07-02-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NewHemi

It only took two things to get me out of racing: Supercharged cars, and the uneven application of rules in the NHRA.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Why is that? Do you feel that certain cars have an unfair advantage in a heads up race?

Chad Rhodes · 07-02-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NewHemi

It only took two things to get me out of racing: Supercharged cars, and the uneven application of rules in the NHRA.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Oh the irony

Ed Wright · 07-02-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

Oh the irony

That was from a guy with a Drag Pack. LOL!

Pvt Parts · 07-02-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That was from a guy with a Drag Pack. LOL!

Yeah, that's funny!

THE LEGEND · 07-02-2012, 11:32 PM

Ryan is right on.
Why would you want to deal with all these issues to race for $1,000 plus sticker money you may or may not get.
I was at a Bracket race Saturday that paid $20,000 to win and $200 a round starting 3rd rd winner.

Another thing I see funny about these posts are the fact guys are asking for GT STOCK, Crate Motors, Pure Stock, and FWD drive classes. Last IHRA race I went to they had all those classes.

I know you guys think I'm a horses bu tt, but I do love Stock and Super Stock
Chip

Ryan Horensky · 07-03-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

It took 89 posts for someone to get it right on the money.Thanks Ryan.Give dad my regards.Hope to see him down the line,always a pleasure to speak with the both of you.

Ed

Thanks Ed! I will tell my dad you said hi when I see him. Hope you're enjoying your retirement!

Michael Beard · 07-03-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Ryan is right on.
Why would you want to deal with all these issues to race for $1,000 plus sticker money you may or may not get.
I was at a Bracket race Saturday that paid $20,000 to win and $200 a round starting 3rd rd winner.

Another thing I see funny about these posts are the fact guys are asking for GT STOCK, Crate Motors, Pure Stock, and FWD drive classes. Last IHRA race I went to they had all those classes.

I know you guys think I'm a horses bu tt, but I do love Stock and Super Stock
Chip

Atlanta was a 2-day race, $160 entry, and probably won $3K+ in a 5 round race. And they had a BBQ Friday night. In some aspects, some parts of NHRA are becoming what IHRA was 10 years ago.

Point of information regarding GT Stock, however. IHRA does limit it to '80 and newer cars, '79 and older engines... If it was open like Super Stock, I would've built the DragPak motor with some slight changes to be able to run both.

07-03-2012, 09:27 AM

X3.
Racers don't like being the underdog. When you have people by 1/2 second, it's easy to be a good sportsman.

QUOTE=Pvt Parts;333824]Yeah, that's funny![/QUOTE]

This might be a shot in the dark. Is it possible that the reason that the car counts are down, is that the economy and the country have fallen on its ***? People don't have, or want to spend extra money on racing because they need it to live. If you work for a company that is constantly downsizing
or reducing operating cost, you are not making the money your used to. Who is going to invest in racing, when you have to feed your family?
I'm not sure there is many racing venues that are truly thriving right now. Im sure the high dollar bracket races do well, but the local standard buck deal is off in attendence. If you have to make money at these races to continue to participate you should find another venue. People with every day businesses are struggling .
The reason for less participation, is people are spending less money.
10 years ago, we were thriving. Good car counts, new racers, lower fuel costs. Now that our dollar is worth less, we are feeling the pinch of real everyday life.

I'm not sure Pure Stock, No heads up, more heads up's, pump gas, rocket fuel, ect is going to help anything right now. If and when things get better financially is when people will come back...

HR9121 · 07-03-2012, 10:17 AM

Ding ding ding!!!! We have a winner. I'm with Todd Hoven on this, very valid points.

07-02-2012, 08:33 PM	#91
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Deconstructing Stock It only took two things to get me out of racing: Supercharged cars, and the uneven application of rules in the NHRA. David The New Hemi Guy

07-02-2012, 11:32 PM	#96
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Deconstructing Stock Ryan is right on. Why would you want to deal with all these issues to race for $1,000 plus sticker money you may or may not get. I was at a Bracket race Saturday that paid $20,000 to win and $200 a round starting 3rd rd winner. Another thing I see funny about these posts are the fact guys are asking for GT STOCK, Crate Motors, Pure Stock, and FWD drive classes. Last IHRA race I went to they had all those classes. I know you guys think I'm a horses bu tt, but I do love Stock and Super Stock Chip

07-03-2012, 09:27 AM	#99
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Deconstructing Stock X3. Racers don't like being the underdog. When you have people by 1/2 second, it's easy to be a good sportsman. QUOTE=Pvt Parts;333824]Yeah, that's funny![/QUOTE] This might be a shot in the dark. Is it possible that the reason that the car counts are down, is that the economy and the country have fallen on its **? People don't have, or want to spend extra money on racing because they need it to live. If you work for a company that is constantly downsizing or reducing operating cost, you are not making the money your used to. Who is going to invest in racing, when you have to feed your family? I'm not sure there is many racing venues that are truly thriving right now. Im sure the high dollar bracket races do well, but the local standard buck deal is off in attendence. If you have to make money at these races to continue to participate you should find another venue. People with every day businesses are struggling . The reason for less participation, is people are spending less money. 10 years ago, we were thriving. Good car counts, new racers, lower fuel costs. Now that our dollar is worth less, we are feeling the pinch of real everyday life. I'm not sure Pure Stock, No heads up, more heads up's, pump gas, rocket fuel, ect is going to help anything right now. If and when things get better financially is when people will come back... Last edited by Todd Hoven; 07-03-2012 at 09:29 AM. Reason: Spelling*

07-03-2012, 10:17 AM	#100
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Deconstructing Stock Ding ding ding!!!! We have a winner. I'm with Todd Hoven on this, very valid points. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA Last edited by HR9121; 07-03-2012 at 10:24 AM.