Slow Stockers...Strong Divisional Finishes

[Ellis V Buth]

What a great year for the slower stockers! This list is cars that spent at least a portion of the season dialed 12.00 or slower. 4 of these cars are 15.00 or slower...which I think is pretty neat personally. In this day and age of faster cars being more prominent it is always good to see some of the slower cars being competitive still.

Congratulations to the following, and I apologize in advance if I missed any top 10 finishers that meet the criteria I listed...

- Jody Lang National Champ and D6 Champ (L/SA)
- Darrick Ellam Division 6 number 3 (W/SA)
- Brent Kopetjka Division 5 number 3 (EF/S)
- Ellis A. Buth Division 3 number 4 (W/S)
- Chip Johnson Division 2 number 6 (P/SA)
- Gary Hampton Division 7 number 8 (DF/S)

[Ellis V Buth]

Originally Posted by Ellis V Buth

What a great year for the slower stockers! This list is cars that spent at least a portion of the season dialed 12.00 or slower. 4 of these cars are 15.00 or slower...which I think is pretty neat personally. In this day and age of faster cars being more prominent it is always good to see some of the slower cars being competitive still.

Congratulations to the following, and I apologize in advance if I missed any top 10 finishers that meet the criteria I listed...

- Jody Lang National Champ and D6 Champ (L/SA)
- Darrick Ellam Division 6 number 3 (W/SA)
- Brent Kopetjka Division 5 number 3 (EF/S)
- Ellis A. Buth Division 3 number 4 (W/S)
- Chip Johnson Division 2 number 6 (P/SA)
- Gary Hampton Division 7 number 8 (DF/S)

FYI, the Ellis Buth referenced in this post is my father not me.

[Chip THELEGEND Johnson]

Thanks Ellis this was a long time goal for Daren and myself. That being said a big shout out to Jody I've always been a fan of his, and your Family's Pinto stick car. It brings back childhood memories my dad raced an Opel wagon in Z/S back in the 70's

[The Hawk]

Well done gentleman!

[4284spd]

Just a curious question for the slower stock racers, do you race a slow combo because of financial reasons or do you feel that there is a advantage with them? Serious question.
And do you want to go to a quicker combo if you could?

[GTX JOHN]

Originally Posted by 4284spd

Just a curious question for the slower stock racers, do you race a slow combo because of financial reasons or do you feel that there is a advantage with them? Serious question.
And do you want to go to a quicker combo if you could?

I race slower Stock and Superstock cars now because I feel more
comfortable and at ease in them at my ever increasing age (70s +)

In 1991 I had a serious crash in a Race boat and severed my left
foot and came close to dying from the severe infection it caused.
I spent the next couple of years in a Wheelchair.

I enjoy the competition and the friendships BUT I am realistic about
my current Physical Limitations and Motor Skills.

We own a Dragster and a couple Street Outlaws cars = But I leave them
to my kids. 10 Seconds is about the comfort limit for me anymore!

[4284spd]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

I race slower Stock and Superstock cars now because I feel more
comfortable and at ease in them at my ever increasing age (70s +).

40/50 years ago I had several Superstock Hemi Darts and a couple
of Pro Stock Dusters. Plus an Alcohol Funny car and an A/ED in the Shop.

I enjoy the competition and the friendships BUT I am realistic about
my current Physical Limitations and Motor Skills.

We own a Dragster and a couple Street Outlaws cars = But I leave them
to my kids. 10 Seconds is about it for me anymore!

Totally respect where your at! Great reply!

[Curt Rees]

I to, am old, about the only exercise I get anymore is swiveling my neck left or right when the FS/AA cars come whizzing by........

It's a whole new experience trying to judge the finish line and the speed of the on coming car. I am getting better at it, but it has took awhile.

#5458

Curt Rees

V/SA

[Chip THELEGEND Johnson]

I have been fortunate enough to have a great car owners in Daren and Veronica Poole-Adams. We started in the Cutlass a few years ago. Daren put me in one of his Copos and I won my first national event last year. We were headed towards a top ten in it until our mishap last year. Fast forward to 2020 we brought the Cutlass back out and did well with it. Ive ran 9.20 to 13.50 F/SB to Q/SA. So to answer your question I really don't see any distinct advantage fast or slow.

[Pat6868]

Whether you choose to spend 15 grand or 150 grand on your car, you can win. Proven by Lang and others. The beauty of stock eliminator.