What Stock rules would you change?

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.

joe huestis · 10-19-2020, 10:48 PM

The rear drive Dodge Chargers, Magnums, Challengers, Mustangs, Pontiac G8s,Chevy SS, and Late model Chevy Caprice police package cars need to be placed in the guide. All V8 and V6 combos available in all these models. All years up to the current models.

Mike Schwartz · 10-20-2020, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by joe huestis

The rear drive Dodge Chargers, Magnums, Challengers, Mustangs, Pontiac G8s,Chevy SS, and Late model Chevy Caprice police package cars need to be placed in the guide. All V8 and V6 combos available in all these models. All years up to the current models.

Too many years where only one model out of a manufacturer's entire lineup is listed. And it is usually the one that they need for the limited-availability non-VIN package cars.

4284spd · 10-20-2020, 12:48 AM

Ban auto trans! There boring!

Mark Yacavone · 10-21-2020, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 4284spd

Ban auto trans! There boring!

I know you're being facetious here, but I'm not .
Pay out for stick shift win should pay a percentage more (30 ? 40? , 100% more ?)
Also no automatic upshift unless the TRANSMISSION was built that way and you're controlling it with the OEM computer.

Angelo DiTocco · 10-22-2020, 08:56 AM

I'd like to see the belts / harness rule go to 3 yrs (at least) because it would match the chassis certification time span. It would just make things a little easier to track - especially for those who have more than one race car.

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

sammy pizzolato · 10-21-2020, 03:51 PM

There should not be any heads up runs between fuel injected cars and carb cars. and a way to stop the sand baggers make a rule to where if you have a heads up run you cant go faster then one tenth of what you qualifyed at. and yes they should change the seat belt rule to five years.

Mike Schwartz · 10-21-2020, 05:39 PM

There are cars in Stock that are quicker than some cars in Competition. Perhaps there should be a reevaluation of what classes belong in Competition, in Super Stock and in Stock? Performance? Cost? Allowable modifications?

How about moving Stock classes where cars have made passes under 9.00 into SS, as a beginning?

10-19-2020, 06:04 PM	#2
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 920 Likes: 1,153 Liked 695 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.

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joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 624 Likes: 291 Liked 411 Times in 114 Posts	Re: What Stock rules would you change? The rear drive Dodge Chargers, Magnums, Challengers, Mustangs, Pontiac G8s,Chevy SS, and Late model Chevy Caprice police package cars need to be placed in the guide. All V8 and V6 combos available in all these models. All years up to the current models. __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

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4284spd VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 1,709 Likes: 861 Liked 4,139 Times in 950 Posts	Re: What Stock rules would you change? Ban auto trans! There boring! __________________ Bob Smith

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Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 750 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: What Stock rules would you change? I'd like to see the belts / harness rule go to 3 yrs (at least) because it would match the chassis certification time span. It would just make things a little easier to track - especially for those who have more than one race car. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

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sammy pizzolato Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: houma louisiana Posts: 432 Likes: 52 Liked 56 Times in 13 Posts	Re: What Stock rules would you change? There should not be any heads up runs between fuel injected cars and carb cars. and a way to stop the sand baggers make a rule to where if you have a heads up run you cant go faster then one tenth of what you qualifyed at. and yes they should change the seat belt rule to five years. Last edited by sammy pizzolato; 10-21-2020 at 03:57 PM.

10-21-2020, 05:39 PM	#10
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 537 Likes: 143 Liked 252 Times in 91 Posts	Re: What Stock rules would you change? There are cars in Stock that are quicker than some cars in Competition. Perhaps there should be a reevaluation of what classes belong in Competition, in Super Stock and in Stock? Performance? Cost? Allowable modifications? How about moving Stock classes where cars have made passes under 9.00 into SS, as a beginning?