OLD Modified Corvettes

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 11:26 AM

How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but
I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 04:19 PM

Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go.

Dick Butler · 12-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Randy I agree whole heartedly.
Time for more research with the ORGs.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 07:30 PM

Fair enough. Keep me posted.

ss wannabee · 12-09-2013, 10:43 AM

How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear-
jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race?

Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick....

Got to run it by Mike B. though.....

randy wilson · 12-09-2013, 11:11 AM

I would furnish a spec motor, for a reputable SS guy, that's 322 cubes. It's the biggest I have but someone would have to let me know, because It's in pieces right now. There. I put my money where my mouth is. Or, I could put in in the cobalt, if it don't sell. I know it's not a legal spec car, but they would get the drift. The deuce ain't done, and won't ever get done unless something like this goes.

randy wilson · 12-09-2013, 11:52 AM

I would furnish both engines if need be, but the problem is, one is a 289 c.i. I have another I have not ever ran, that I built right before I closed the track, and it's still on the stand together, 285 c.i. but has not even been dynoed. Hate to take a chance, unless I know all party's will be happy. Now, just for example, I built that 285 for under $10,000. And the 289, with some used parts, such as crank, pistons, for under $8,000, and it produced 592 H.P.

12-08-2013, 11:26 AM	#1
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 04:19 PM	#2
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy I agree whole heartedly. Time for more research with the ORGs.

12-08-2013, 07:30 PM	#4
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Fair enough. Keep me posted. __________________ don,t have one

12-09-2013, 10:43 AM	#5
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear- jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race? Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick.... Got to run it by Mike B. though.....

12-09-2013, 11:11 AM	#6
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes I would furnish a spec motor, for a reputable SS guy, that's 322 cubes. It's the biggest I have but someone would have to let me know, because It's in pieces right now. There. I put my money where my mouth is. Or, I could put in in the cobalt, if it don't sell. I know it's not a legal spec car, but they would get the drift. The deuce ain't done, and won't ever get done unless something like this goes. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-09-2013 at 11:14 AM.

12-09-2013, 11:52 AM	#7
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes I would furnish both engines if need be, but the problem is, one is a 289 c.i. I have another I have not ever ran, that I built right before I closed the track, and it's still on the stand together, 285 c.i. but has not even been dynoed. Hate to take a chance, unless I know all party's will be happy. Now, just for example, I built that 285 for under $10,000. And the 289, with some used parts, such as crank, pistons, for under $8,000, and it produced 592 H.P. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-09-2013 at 11:55 AM.