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10-13-2018, 08:19 PM | #1 |
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What can be done?
With the Pro Stock is going, is there a way to fix it. Is there a way to pump some life into the class, with some innovation for fans and interest for drivers?
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10-13-2018, 09:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: What can be done?
The teams have a lot invested in the current platform. Money talks.
They have lost a little prestige, to the fact, that they are not the fastest door slammers any more (Pro Mod). I`m not sure new fans appreciate them, and old fans don't like the lack of innovation ( All Chevrolets, except the Dart). Five car teams are not for everybody, either. Gray`s departure (and others) isn`t going to help. FS has "Juice" with Pro drivers joining the ranks, and I don't know if NA Mountain Motors would be enough....it doesn`t look good. Mike |
10-13-2018, 10:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: What can be done?
This type of pro stocker should draw in the younger kids and manufacturers.
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10-14-2018, 01:15 AM | #5 |
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Re: What can be done?
Maybe NHRA should look at running a program like Australian Pro Stock. Put carburetors and the hood scoops back on restricted bodies that resemble reality. 400" Naturally Aspirated 3 Brand Racing may spark the interest of the Comp guys to move up, Aussie's to get involved, maybe some of the old Pro Stock teams may regroup and return as well as the existing teams. RPM gets attention. Pro Stock Truck was working till it was shutdown… MB.
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Re: What can be done?
ProMod is not the answer. Is it coincidental that ProMod is mentioned more now, since the 2017 closing of the Ringaling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The (un) class is an un-regimented Circus Sideshow that lacks a relative structure, required to enhance innovative competition. MB (opinion)
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Re: What can be done?
I think that modern Pro cars and Promods are really pushing the definition of "door slammer". Don't slam them too hard.
I like real doors.
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