driver OK report - Page 3

340Cuda · 08-06-2018, 11:45 AM

I still the the old rule was best.

Build fifty if you want to run Super Stock, build five hundred if you want to run stock. At least this is how I remember it.

I have always thought the nine inch tires were dangerous on the Factory Stock eliminator cars but few seemed to agree.

fredjohnston · 08-06-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Andys dad

I am multi-tasking and likely missed the most important announcement - is the driver OK.

I know who it was but Alan was just about to take over when it happened and nothing that counts has been said since.

There will be a delay.

Come one man

Ron

Your command of the English language is astounding! A little hint, if you knew who it was and what happened you might want to say it.

Andys dad · 08-07-2018, 09:00 AM

Thank you for the compliment Fred.

Ron

FireSale · 08-07-2018, 01:37 PM

As currently published, the production run applies to body style only and not what's under the hood or skin. 500 minimum street CJ Mustangs makes that an accepted Stocker body. If I read it right. Rules state that a manufacturer may apply for a 50 vehicle exception to NHRA and these cars need not be available to the showroom. I remember talking to Larry McClanahan last year about his CJ and he said it was essentially a pile of parts ordered from Ford Performance. No VIN, title or anything.

NHRA restricts these cars to FS and FSS but that only helps for rare heads up racing at big events. Maybe run all all Stock and Super Stock cars quicker than 9.00 in a Top Stocker Eliminator?

As for the small tire/big tire debate, Comstock broke something on the front end from a wheelstand landing. How would bigger slicks change this?

4406mopar · 08-07-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

As for the small tire/big tire debate, Comstock broke something on the front end from a wheelstand landing. How would bigger slicks change this?

Are you sure about that? Do you hear this broken part story somewhere?

The car was going left, then back right when on the ground. Over correction?
Can you imagine the pucker factor at that moment?

FireSale · 08-07-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4406mopar

Are you sure about that? Do you hear this broken part story somewhere?

The car was going left, then back right when on the ground. Over correction?
Can you imagine the pucker factor at that moment?

Just based on what I saw after hitting the shutter and lowering my camera. But some imply that bigger tires would have perhaps prevented the wreck.

Rick Kolber · 08-07-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I still the the old rule was best.

Build fifty if you want to run Super Stock, build five hundred if you want to run stock. At least this is how I remember it.

I have always thought the nine inch tires were dangerous on the Factory Stock eliminator cars but few seemed to agree.

The way it's always been...who was in charge of changing that!!

Mark Yacavone · 08-07-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

With these two recent crashes and a near miss at the Joliet points meet it has really turned my attention towards safety. I know that the 9 inch supercars have the latest and greatest safety items BUT do you ??....You dime rocket guys in stock might want to revisit the roll bar rule !! ......Not so sure I would stage against a supercar in eliminations with JUST a lap belt....155 mph vs.80 mph could get real ugly in a hurry if these crashes continue......

Thanks for your concern, bud.
However, I'm totally against changing the rules to accommodate cars that don't belong in Stock Eliminator in the first place.
I'll take my chances. ;-)

james schaechter · 08-08-2018, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

Just based on what I saw after hitting the shutter and lowering my camera. But some imply that bigger tires would have perhaps prevented the wreck.

Crashing is a bad deal, and it is hard to tell with 100% certainty what happened from afar. However, if you look at the video, the car did go to the left and was outside of the groove when it landed. The car appeared to turn hard right and leave skid marks from the rear. Now it is possible that something broke on the landing as well, but it is also very possible that something broke when he hit the wall. Those supercharged cars are beasts and if they get out of the groove, I am sure they are not forgiving at all. Hope he is able to get the car fixed.

JHeath · 08-08-2018, 07:44 AM

The aftermath

08-06-2018, 11:45 AM	#21
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,570 Likes: 3,193 Liked 678 Times in 291 Posts	Re: driver OK report I still the the old rule was best. Build fifty if you want to run Super Stock, build five hundred if you want to run stock. At least this is how I remember it. I have always thought the nine inch tires were dangerous on the Factory Stock eliminator cars but few seemed to agree.

08-07-2018, 09:00 AM	#23
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: driver OK report Thank you for the compliment Fred. Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

08-07-2018, 01:37 PM	#24
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: driver OK report As currently published, the production run applies to body style only and not what's under the hood or skin. 500 minimum street CJ Mustangs makes that an accepted Stocker body. If I read it right. Rules state that a manufacturer may apply for a 50 vehicle exception to NHRA and these cars need not be available to the showroom. I remember talking to Larry McClanahan last year about his CJ and he said it was essentially a pile of parts ordered from Ford Performance. No VIN, title or anything. NHRA restricts these cars to FS and FSS but that only helps for rare heads up racing at big events. Maybe run all all Stock and Super Stock cars quicker than 9.00 in a Top Stocker Eliminator? As for the small tire/big tire debate, Comstock broke something on the front end from a wheelstand landing. How would bigger slicks change this? __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: driver OK report The aftermath Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"