front suspensions on ss/modified

[Mark Ugrich]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Steve,
I addressed this rule 10 years ago in many ways and forms with NHRA, including sending pictures and section cuts of the OEM stamped engine crossmembers on late-model RWD cars and engineering analysis when I was trying to build my 1994 SN95 Mustang for SS/CS class.

At the time, Bruce Balchelder supported the rule change of the same premise I used; Chromemoly arms and crossmember are structurally stronger than the stamped OEM parts, especially during a wheelstan.
However, Danny Gracia shot it down, however, I have an email stating that it would be allowed for Comp Eliminator Super Modified and the reason I build the car for Comp Eliminator SM, which I ended selling unfinished.

What was Gracia’s reasoning behind not allowing the modifications? I agree it makes no sense to allow only FWD conversions to use aftermarket control arms and suspension.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Mark Ugrich

What was Gracia’s reasoning behind not allowing the modifications? I agree it makes no sense to allow only FWD conversions to use aftermarket control arms and suspension.

Who knows! Gracia and I never got along, not surprising to anyone.
On the other hand, Bruce thought I had made a strong case, and had provided the technical evidence and even engineering analysis that made sense.
In the end, all I got was an email stating it was legal for Comp Eliminator Super Modified but not Super Stock Modified.

[SBillinson]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Who knows! Gracia and I never got along, not surprising to anyone.
On the other hand, Bruce thought I had made a strong case, and had provided the technical evidence and even engineering analysis that made sense.
In the end, all I got was an email stating it was legal for Comp Eliminator Super Modified but not Super Stock Modified.

Kudos for your efforts, Joe. On the upside, at least you made it happen for Comp.

Unfortunately, reason and logic are rarely well received and reciprocated.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.