Super Stock classification

Marco · 02-25-2020, 07:05 PM

Can someone please explain how the classification process works for super stock. I understand how it works for stock but I understand that its different for super stock

rx dealer · 02-26-2020, 01:06 PM

Marco, go to classracerinfo.com it has a wealth of information and very helpful to get you in the right class. Luke

FireSale · 02-26-2020, 05:26 PM

Depends on which flavor of SS you are talking about. "Back in the Day" there was Stock and Super Stock,. In these pure forms there isn't any difference in terms of body style, weight and engine (on the outside) between the two. NHRA assigns cars Factors based on shipping weight and HP rating. A 68 Mustang Coup 302 auto has the same factor in both S and SS classes, but there are different breakdowns in each. That car is K/SA or SS/LA natural classes. Where SS classification goes nuts is with all the "New School" classes like GT, Modified Stock and Modified. Here engine swaps and extensive allowed internal machining move the classification to the weight to cubic inch style of math that used to be used for Gasser and Altered classes
For SS, find the car in the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide and locate the factor number under the ** (double asterisk) and take it to the Rule Book SS section. For other branches of SS, consult the oracle...

Yes, I date back to flag starters...

Marco · 02-27-2020, 06:05 PM

What I was referring to is the math portion. Shipping weight minus 250 and then plus 250 or something like that I know how to do it for stock but I'm told its different for super stock

rx dealer · 02-27-2020, 06:50 PM

Let say you have a 2016 Camaro and a 427 LS and you want to run in Super Stock.

Say The Camaro will fit FSS/C or C Auto at 7 lb. per h/p.

The 427 is NHRA rated at 470 hp in Factory stock and Factory Super Stock

470 hp X 7lb. = 3290 lb.

NHRA adds 170 lb. for avg. weight of a driver LOL I wish

3290. + 170. = 3460 lb total weight of the Camaro

I hope this helps. Luke

1299 · 02-27-2020, 07:28 PM

Traditional Super Stock (SS/xx) is the same as stock natural class up one down one. Where the 250lb come into play is GT/ in GT you could fit 3 class or 5 class if it a low hp combo.

02-25-2020, 07:05 PM	#1
Marco Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Super Stock classification Can someone please explain how the classification process works for super stock. I understand how it works for stock but I understand that its different for super stock

02-26-2020, 01:06 PM	#2
rx dealer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 336 Likes: 9 Liked 53 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Super Stock classification Marco, go to classracerinfo.com it has a wealth of information and very helpful to get you in the right class. Luke

02-26-2020, 05:26 PM	#3
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Super Stock classification Depends on which flavor of SS you are talking about. "Back in the Day" there was Stock and Super Stock,. In these pure forms there isn't any difference in terms of body style, weight and engine (on the outside) between the two. NHRA assigns cars Factors based on shipping weight and HP rating. A 68 Mustang Coup 302 auto has the same factor in both S and SS classes, but there are different breakdowns in each. That car is K/SA or SS/LA natural classes. Where SS classification goes nuts is with all the "New School" classes like GT, Modified Stock and Modified. Here engine swaps and extensive allowed internal machining move the classification to the weight to cubic inch style of math that used to be used for Gasser and Altered classes For SS, find the car in the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide and locate the factor number under the ** (double asterisk) and take it to the Rule Book SS section. For other branches of SS, consult the oracle... Yes, I date back to flag starters... __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-27-2020, 06:05 PM	#4
Marco Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Super Stock classification What I was referring to is the math portion. Shipping weight minus 250 and then plus 250 or something like that I know how to do it for stock but I'm told its different for super stock

02-27-2020, 06:50 PM	#5
rx dealer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 336 Likes: 9 Liked 53 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Super Stock classification Let say you have a 2016 Camaro and a 427 LS and you want to run in Super Stock. Say The Camaro will fit FSS/C or C Auto at 7 lb. per h/p. The 427 is NHRA rated at 470 hp in Factory stock and Factory Super Stock 470 hp X 7lb. = 3290 lb. NHRA adds 170 lb. for avg. weight of a driver LOL I wish 3290. + 170. = 3460 lb total weight of the Camaro I hope this helps. Luke Last edited by rx dealer; 02-27-2020 at 06:55 PM.

02-27-2020, 07:28 PM	#6
1299 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: howell,nj Posts: 116 Likes: 242 Liked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Super Stock classification Traditional Super Stock (SS/xx) is the same as stock natural class up one down one. Where the 250lb come into play is GT/ in GT you could fit 3 class or 5 class if it a low hp combo.