Considering going Stocker Racing - Page 3

Joe DeMarzo · 06-24-2008, 09:16 PM

I have a 70 nova, freah paint for sale, come see it at Lebanon. will run 1 second plus under. I have built a car and bought a car, easy to buy a car and build on what you buy, Good luck, if you come to Lebanon tlak to all the stockers in the lane, great group of
racers in D-1.

XCHAMP1317@aol.com

6682Bktrcr · 06-24-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

IF you KNOW Stock Eliminator, AND you can do all or at least most of the work your self, AND you can get good deals on parts AND the work you can't do, then you might try building one. If ALL of the above DOES NOT fit you, then BUY a nice running car that goes 5-7 tenths under for your $35K, learn, and work your way up.

WOW !!!!!!!! Did I open a can of worms.I feel will be bitting off alot more than I can chew.Talk about the JUNGLE !!!!!I dont have a problem working and learning.Dont know if I can make Lebonon but I will try and get to the Grove ,Atco or E-Town in the near future.I will make sure I try and hook up with some of the guys on this board so we can chat.

Thanks Guys I will keep you all posted

Martin Flegal · 06-24-2008, 09:41 PM

1987 Camaro I/SA 305 motor fuel injected----3 speed trans---just quailified ,75 under at Englistown---nice clean car---red paint---$18,500---contact Martin Flegal at 717-859-2784 7 to 7 Mon thru Fri--easy & fun to drive

Alan Roehrich · 06-24-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 6682Bktrcr

WOW !!!!!!!! Did I open a can of worms.I feel will be bitting off alot more than I can chew.Talk about the JUNGLE !!!!!I dont have a problem working and learning.Dont know if I can make Lebonon but I will try and get to the Grove ,Atco or E-Town in the near future.I will make sure I try and hook up with some of the guys on this board so we can chat.

Thanks Guys I will keep you all posted

Hey, I can tell you it is a STEEP learning curve. I've had TONS of help from GREAT people, and STILL have further to go. I do what I can to help people who need help and ask. And I tell people the truth about it. So I'm just trying to be honest, I think you'll get the same answer from others, and I'm sure you're smart enough to figure it out.

scubasteve · 06-24-2008, 11:15 PM

sorry to butt in off topic. but just sayin hello cowboy , never got your cell # . iron mike in route to norwalk now . havent seen u since bristol . stay safe my friend !! ok back to the regularly scheduled program

Dave Goob Cook · 06-25-2008, 12:29 AM

I'm puzzled, you have a nearly completed bracket or street shootout type car there that is real nice, but you talk of the expense being too much.
The reason I bracket race instead of class race is the expense and work involved with class racing....maybe when I was younger, and if I had ten times the money, I'd be a class racer.

Nothing is cheap about class racing, from the entry fees to having a legal car that runs close to or under the indexes.

There is no cheaper way to race competitively than "no rules", run what ya brung brackets, and you can do it every week in your locale, that weather permits.
I get 700 to 1200 runs from an engine.....well, there was that used one that I only got 250 or so out of.

Class racing will involve serious travel time and expense if you want to have grade points to run the big events.

Just curious what makes you think a class car would be cheaper?

Mike Galuk · 06-25-2008, 01:15 AM

Louie, please send me your EMail address. LGaluk@aol.com. Thanks, Mike

Mike Galuk
JOE COOL RACING

6682Bktrcr · 06-25-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Goob Cook

I'm puzzled, you have a nearly completed bracket or street shootout type car there that is real nice, but you talk of the expense being too much.
The reason I bracket race instead of class race is the expense and work involved with class racing....maybe when I was younger, and if I had ten times the money, I'd be a class racer.

Nothing is cheap about class racing, from the entry fees to having a legal car that runs close to or under the indexes.

There is no cheaper way to race competitively than "no rules", run what ya brung brackets, and you can do it every week in your locale, that weather permits.
I get 700 to 1200 runs from an engine.....well, there was that used one that I only got 250 or so out of.

Class racing will involve serious travel time and expense if you want to have grade points to run the big events.

Just curious what makes you think a class car would be cheaper?

Dave,Like I said I have been considering it and just wanted to get some insight on it.From the responses I am getting its sounds like it will be a full just trying to be somewhat competitive.Its a bit intimidating to say the least.I was looking to just do some close Div 1 trips.I really seems more involved than I imagined.I am being honest.It is all new to me.I know my car is almost done.Are they really done?

Thanks for your input

Jack Matyas · 06-25-2008, 09:20 AM

Chip - Thanks for noticing that I don't have a "Maaco" paint job (and I'm sure my painter Ryan Korek thanks you also). But my point is that most guys don't want or need a 10K paint makeover .
The idea is to buy the very best on day 1 - spend what you have to and its cheaper in the long run .
Like many have said - how long does it take to get a combo right? All the trips to the track cost -- all the parts that don't work cost - all the entry fees that are wasted cost . And on and on ......
Spend the big bucks in the beginning and it'll be cheaper in the long run and you can have fun on the very first day . My calculator works just fine -- those trick parts are going to come along at some point anyway -- so get ready to buy them when they do -- this is not a cheap sport . Like I said before when you go looking its best to take along someone who is a great judge of "horseflesh" to make sure you don't buy yesterday's technology and a bad class combination . Our team has built many cars in the last ten years or so and I can tell you that for most its a bad idea to start from scratch . Speed costs -- let someone else pay ...............

Mark -- I won't be in the "Jungle" at Lebanon but maybe we can catch- up at another track .

Harry 6674 · 06-25-2008, 10:47 AM

Somebody has to build some new cars or there will never be a net gain of class cars, just recycled owners. I know here in Div. 6 its the same cars year after year. Makes it easy for the track announcer though. Build it the ETs will come, unless you want a record holder from the get go.

06-24-2008, 09:16 PM	#21
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 114 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing I have a 70 nova, freah paint for sale, come see it at Lebanon. will run 1 second plus under. I have built a car and bought a car, easy to buy a car and build on what you buy, Good luck, if you come to Lebanon tlak to all the stockers in the lane, great group of racers in D-1. XCHAMP1317@aol.com __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

06-24-2008, 09:41 PM	#23
Martin Flegal Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ephrata Pa Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing 1987 Camaro I/SA 305 motor fuel injected----3 speed trans---just quailified ,75 under at Englistown---nice clean car---red paint---$18,500---contact Martin Flegal at 717-859-2784 7 to 7 Mon thru Fri--easy & fun to drive

06-24-2008, 11:15 PM	#25
scubasteve Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 189 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing sorry to butt in off topic. but just sayin hello cowboy , never got your cell # . iron mike in route to norwalk now . havent seen u since bristol . stay safe my friend !! ok back to the regularly scheduled program

06-25-2008, 12:29 AM	#26
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing I'm puzzled, you have a nearly completed bracket or street shootout type car there that is real nice, but you talk of the expense being too much. The reason I bracket race instead of class race is the expense and work involved with class racing....maybe when I was younger, and if I had ten times the money, I'd be a class racer. Nothing is cheap about class racing, from the entry fees to having a legal car that runs close to or under the indexes. There is no cheaper way to race competitively than "no rules", run what ya brung brackets, and you can do it every week in your locale, that weather permits. I get 700 to 1200 runs from an engine.....well, there was that used one that I only got 250 or so out of. Class racing will involve serious travel time and expense if you want to have grade points to run the big events. Just curious what makes you think a class car would be cheaper?

06-25-2008, 01:15 AM	#27
Mike Galuk Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 328 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Louie, please send me your EMail address. LGaluk@aol.com. Thanks, Mike Mike Galuk JOE COOL RACING

06-25-2008, 09:20 AM	#29
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Chip - Thanks for noticing that I don't have a "Maaco" paint job (and I'm sure my painter Ryan Korek thanks you also). But my point is that most guys don't want or need a 10K paint makeover . The idea is to buy the very best on day 1 - spend what you have to and its cheaper in the long run . Like many have said - how long does it take to get a combo right? All the trips to the track cost -- all the parts that don't work cost - all the entry fees that are wasted cost . And on and on ...... Spend the big bucks in the beginning and it'll be cheaper in the long run and you can have fun on the very first day . My calculator works just fine -- those trick parts are going to come along at some point anyway -- so get ready to buy them when they do -- this is not a cheap sport . Like I said before when you go looking its best to take along someone who is a great judge of "horseflesh" to make sure you don't buy yesterday's technology and a bad class combination . Our team has built many cars in the last ten years or so and I can tell you that for most its a bad idea to start from scratch . Speed costs -- let someone else pay ............... Mark -- I won't be in the "Jungle" at Lebanon but maybe we can catch- up at another track . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-25-2008, 10:47 AM	#30
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Somebody has to build some new cars or there will never be a net gain of class cars, just recycled owners. I know here in Div. 6 its the same cars year after year. Makes it easy for the track announcer though. Build it the ETs will come, unless you want a record holder from the get go.