Larry Morgan quitting Pro Stock - Page 3

ALMACK · 10-01-2014, 09:50 AM

It would be kinda neat to see PS a EFI V-8 class based on current production engine families.

Aftermarket blocks ok, but must be based on a production vehicle V-8.

The cu.in. might be the limiting factor, but a GM LS 6.?L, a Ford Coyote 6.?L, and a Mopar 6.?L V-8 deal.

I'm sure it will never happen, but maybe 20 years from now NHRA might consider using EFI....someday.

Craig Dawson · 10-01-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigshow2966

Nothing personal against Larry, but he has always done less with the resources he's had than almost anyone else in the class. He also has the knack for blaming everyone but the face in the mirror. The only tike he's been a player in the last 20 years was when Glidden was helping him, and he screwed the pooch then too.

Running a top tier heads up class is incredibly expensive no matter what. The NHRA has done a reasonable job of attempting to rein in expenses, but when there are guys in the class with bigger budgets than you, they are gonna find ways to spend it. Crying because you can't afford it accomplishes nothing.

Maybe Larry should have talked to Glidden before jumping on the Ford bandwagon.

Really? Larry's work ethics are nothing short of "exhausting". Larry is anything but a crier, he is simply a straight shooter who is telling it like it is.

Pedigo Perf · 10-01-2014, 10:30 AM

The supercharged Super Stock or even the Stocker engines aren't far off from current Pro Stock power levels. Put em under the hood, keep the weight at 2350, then make the cars look like cars again and there you go, Pro Stock revived.

jmcarter · 10-01-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Dawson

Really? Larry's work ethics are nothing short of "exhausting". Larry is anything but a crier, he is simply a straight shooter who is telling it like it is.

X2. Amazing to see folks criticize hard working racers like Larry and Ricky Smith. They represent decades of contributions to Pro racing.

Sam M · 10-01-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

X2. Amazing to see folks criticize hard working racers like Larry and Ricky Smith. They represent decades of contributions to Pro racing.

I'll make that a X3!!

david ring · 10-01-2014, 01:24 PM

A comp racer friend of mine once said that the reason that Pro Mods are so popular is that they go boom on occasion. I'm not sure that is the only appeal. I know this-they have fewer races in NHRA,so that must hold down costs and at their last two races, they have had huge fields and it was tough to qualify.

Randall Klein · 10-01-2014, 01:34 PM

Not a big fan of any Pros or Pro Mod, but I think part of the Pro Mod appeal may be variety of body styles and paint jobs....PS too corporate and sterile.....characters as well, not corporate spokesmen

JHeath · 10-01-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

X2. Amazing to see folks criticize hard working racers like Larry and Ricky Smith. They represent decades of contributions to Pro racing.

Not to mention sportsman racing,also.

joespanova · 10-01-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JHeath

Not to mention sportsman racing,also.

Excuse me , but what exactly did they "contribute"........I believe "participate" would be the correct term...............with the exception of the occasional innovation , its generally ( with most ) always "participation".

joespanova · 10-01-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by david ring

A comp racer friend of mine once said that the reason that Pro Mods are so popular is that they go boom on occasion.

Your friend is dead wrong.
this sums it up better:

", but I think part of the Pro Mod appeal may be variety of body styles and paint jobs....PS too corporate and sterile.....characters as well, not corporate spokesmen ".........
All the corp. crap adorning bodies is a big turn off.

10-01-2014, 09:50 AM	#21
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 98 Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Larry Morgan quitting Pro Stock It would be kinda neat to see PS a EFI V-8 class based on current production engine families. Aftermarket blocks ok, but must be based on a production vehicle V-8. The cu.in. might be the limiting factor, but a GM LS 6.?L, a Ford Coyote 6.?L, and a Mopar 6.?L V-8 deal. I'm sure it will never happen, but maybe 20 years from now NHRA might consider using EFI....someday. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

10-01-2014, 10:30 AM	#23
Pedigo Perf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 383 Likes: 63 Liked 31 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Larry Morgan quitting Pro Stock The supercharged Super Stock or even the Stocker engines aren't far off from current Pro Stock power levels. Put em under the hood, keep the weight at 2350, then make the cars look like cars again and there you go, Pro Stock revived.

10-01-2014, 01:24 PM	#26
david ring Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oneonta.,NY Posts: 889 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Larry Morgan quitting Pro Stock A comp racer friend of mine once said that the reason that Pro Mods are so popular is that they go boom on occasion. I'm not sure that is the only appeal. I know this-they have fewer races in NHRA,so that must hold down costs and at their last two races, they have had huge fields and it was tough to qualify.

10-01-2014, 01:34 PM	#27
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 784 Likes: 45 Liked 317 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Larry Morgan quitting Pro Stock Not a big fan of any Pros or Pro Mod, but I think part of the Pro Mod appeal may be variety of body styles and paint jobs....PS too corporate and sterile.....characters as well, not corporate spokesmen