What Stock rules would you change?

Dwight Southerland · 11-21-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I'm OK with this with 1 add-on, ALL un-competitive combos (ALL not just a couple for letter writers) get an immediate 15-20% HP reduction!

So who determines "un-competitive combos"? You?

Billy Nees · 11-21-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

So who determines "un-competitive combos"? You?

No Dwight, it would have to be someone above my pay grade.

jmantle · 10-18-2020, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

So who determines "un-competitive combos"? You?

How about the same guy that got the Ford 302 2 barrels the big gift?

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Billy Nees · 10-18-2020, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmantle

How about the same guy that got the Ford 302 2 barrels the big gift?

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Ya know, sometimes I just don't understand what the NHRA is looking for or at. At first when "the same guy" who f**ked up and gave the 302s "the big gift" gave them "the big gift", I was pissed. UNTIL I saw how many got built and raced. Shouldn't the NHRA be considering participation even after a f**k up and a "big gift"? Maybe we need some more f**k ups and "big gifts".

Dwight Southerland · 10-19-2020, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, sometimes I just don't understand what the NHRA is looking for or at. At first when "the same guy" who f**ked up and gave the 302s "the big gift" gave them "the big gift", I was pissed. UNTIL I saw how many got built and raced. Shouldn't the NHRA be considering participation even after a f**k up and a "big gift"? Maybe we need some more f**k ups and "big gifts".

Yes. How about some "calculated" changes to generate interest? Seems that so many of the changes are not well thought out and often have unintended consequences that hinder participation.

Also, there needs to be fresh thinking to be able to break out of the current "formula" of 50-year old cars to expand the category.

Billy Nees · 10-19-2020, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Also, there needs to be fresh thinking to be able to break out of the current "formula" of 50-year old cars to expand the category.

Ya mean like more 2000-2010 cars in the guide that can be affordable to buy and race? And yeah, I mean FWD stuff too. And maybe 1 or 2 more FWD classes.

Mark Yacavone · 10-19-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya mean like more 2000-2010 cars in the guide that can be affordable to buy and race? And yeah, I mean FWD stuff too. And maybe 1 or 2 more FWD classes.

Yes. If NHRA was truly interested in entry level car, there needs to be a FWD class in between 19 lbs. and 25 lbs. !
Also , see my post on X/ Stock.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=74658

Dyno · 10-19-2020, 06:04 PM

With all of the newer "flood cars" available, it can be cheaper to start with a newer body style and build a car, than to look for a 60's or 70's classic and have to replace body panels,floor pans etc. just to get started. Many different combinations from the manufacturers are out there. There not all "dime rockets", but can be built for much less than a new COPO, Drag Pak or Cobra Jet.

GTOMayhem · 10-20-2020, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yes. If NHRA was truly interested in entry level car, there needs to be a FWD class in between 19 lbs. and 25 lbs. !
Also , see my post on X/ Stock.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=74658

And more weight breaks in between the other FWD classes.

Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

Dave Noll · 10-23-2020, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GTOMayhem

And more weight breaks in between the other FWD classes.
Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yes. If NHRA was truly interested in entry level car, there needs to be a FWD class in between 19 lbs. and 25 lbs. !
Also , see my post on X/ Stock.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=74658

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Originally Posted by junior barns

but I don't think it's has anything to do with fuel injected but more to do with the SOFT hp ratings handed out by NHRA.

Prior to 2004 the front wheel stock classes were from A - H and Sticks & Auto's were separated like the Rear drive classes. In 04 NHRA pared down the classes from A - E and combined the trannies (no pun intended), giving the sticks a 100 lb penalty. Not sure when they did away w/that penalty.

Why did they pare it down to begin with? I wasn't watching the front drivers then.

What I've seen with the ratings is firstly they're set by the factories. With the exception of the 2bbl 302 FFFords in "U" , aren't the rest set by the AHFS?

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Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 920 Likes: 1,148 Liked 694 Times in 206 Posts	Re: What Stock rules would you change? With all of the newer "flood cars" available, it can be cheaper to start with a newer body style and build a car, than to look for a 60's or 70's classic and have to replace body panels,floor pans etc. just to get started. Many different combinations from the manufacturers are out there. There not all "dime rockets", but can be built for much less than a new COPO, Drag Pak or Cobra Jet.