A little help from those smarter than me

Hagen Gary · 01-05-2017, 05:28 PM

I would like it better if they got rid of the GT classes altogether. Then you would have superstock and factory superstock. It would get rid of Half the classes, and allow NHRA to keep the factory cars at the top of the qualifying ladder. GT classes are outdated. It was intended for newer body style's with older motor combinations. They got rid of the 1980 and older rule years ago. Why do we even have GT classes?

Dylan · 01-05-2017, 07:04 PM

good

Mike Pearson · 01-06-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagen Gary

I would like it better if they got rid of the GT classes altogether. Then you would have superstock and factory superstock. It would get rid of Half the classes, and allow NHRA to keep the factory cars at the top of the qualifying ladder. GT classes are outdated. It was intended for newer body style's with older motor combinations. They got rid of the 1980 and older rule years ago. Why do we even have GT classes?

The difference between SS and GT is a traditional SS car is restricted to run one of the original accepted engine combinations for that make and model. You can run an older car in GT now with a newer engine combo or a newer car with an older engine combo. If you eliminated GT then the newer combos would have to run only the engines that are in the guide for that year and model.

Jeff Teuton · 01-06-2017, 06:37 PM

I sent a message to NHRA about this. Will let everyone know when I get something.

J DeForrest · 01-06-2017, 08:56 PM

Thanks Jeff.

Hagen Gary · 01-07-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

The difference between SS and GT is a traditional SS car is restricted to run one of the original accepted engine combinations for that make and model. You can run an older car in GT now with a newer engine combo or a newer car with an older engine combo. If you eliminated GT then the newer combos would have to run only the engines that are in the guide for that year and model.

Maybe you have misinterpreted what I am trying to say. I'm saying combine GT into superstock. Just get rid of the GT classes and indexes altogether. But I can still run my "GT" car, it will just have a SS class designation and be combined in with traditional SS cars. I don't see any problem with my 98 Camaro and 67 327 running the same class as a 98 Camaro with an LT1 if the horse power ratings are close

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Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 339 Likes: 51 Liked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Re: A little help from those smarter than me I would like it better if they got rid of the GT classes altogether. Then you would have superstock and factory superstock. It would get rid of Half the classes, and allow NHRA to keep the factory cars at the top of the qualifying ladder. GT classes are outdated. It was intended for newer body style's with older motor combinations. They got rid of the 1980 and older rule years ago. Why do we even have GT classes?

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Dylan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A little help from those smarter than me good

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Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: A little help from those smarter than me I sent a message to NHRA about this. Will let everyone know when I get something. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

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J DeForrest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 112 Likes: 95 Liked 73 Times in 18 Posts	Re: A little help from those smarter than me Thanks Jeff. __________________ superstock5150@gmail.com