Factory X - Page 2

otnipecar · 12-02-2021, 12:54 AM

I saw this and could only think about the whole Pro Stock Truck fiasco.

Hope not but.......

Ralph A Powell · 12-02-2021, 09:15 AM

Same Organization running the show!

jmcarter · 12-02-2021, 10:22 AM

See where Aaron Stanfield will have a FX car out later this year. Just another sign that Pro Camaro is on it’s last legs. FS plus FX will give the manufacturers two different venues to flex their muscle, unless NHRA mucks it up of course.

Jack Matyas · 12-02-2021, 10:59 AM

Seems like this will be the Pro Stock replacement next year if they get enough racers to build them - the question is where will they come from - Pro Stock or Factory Showdown ? Maybe even Pro Mod . Somehow in the meantime Comp will have to have them to race with - that will help their entry numbers .

The idea of all that HP with a stick on 10" tires should be entertaining for sure - all that and only 2650 lbs onboard .........

Mike Pearson · 12-02-2021, 12:43 PM

I dont think this new class is running in Comp next year. They originally said it was an exhibition class for next season. To run comp they would need an index. I guess they will see how many cars get built and what kind of participation they get will determine what really happens with the class. I personally think the small tire is a mistake. Fans dont want to watch a bunch of aborted runs. Supposedly fans dont like pro stock so I dont see them knocking the door down to watch this class. They will need traction control on them. I suspect the guys that are running FS Showdown will be involved to some point and maybe some pro stock teams will build cars. It wont be cheap so us commoners wont be involved. I see it as a pro class. They will need a good size team to pull the trans and clutch every pass like PS.

J.R. Haddad · 12-02-2021, 12:47 PM

I believe they will run in Comp. at all LODRS events in 2022, and in exhibition form at select National events.

J.R.

Rob Petrie E395 · 12-02-2021, 04:12 PM

I haven’t looked into this new class much. But is it going to be like Allen Johnson prpoposed a few years ago? Which was basically a FS or FSS engine in a PS chassis? I thought that sounded really cool.

Superfan1 · 12-02-2021, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

I believe they will run in Comp. at all LODRS events in 2022, and in exhibition form at select National events.

J.R.

That is my understanding as well.

doglover44 · 12-02-2021, 07:18 PM

Wonder who will have the 1st one built ?

Ben Holt · 12-02-2021, 08:16 PM

I can tell you that if this deal ends up in comp before the 4 valve 4 cylinder dragster class happens there will be some exploding heads!!!! What a crock!!!

But back on topic.....as far as the tire goes. the 33 x 10.5 w x 16 is definitely not a "small" tire. It may not be a 16" steamroller that PS runs now, but for the FSS guys that have all of that experience with the 9" tire, this thing will be a cakewalk. We run that tire on our I/D and it is awesome

My .02!

12-02-2021, 12:54 AM	#11
otnipecar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 72 Likes: 102 Liked 64 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Factory X I saw this and could only think about the whole Pro Stock Truck fiasco. Hope not but....... __________________ Rick Green 6847 O/SA

12-02-2021, 09:15 AM	#12
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 358 Likes: 1 Liked 202 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Factory X Same Organization running the show!

12-02-2021, 10:22 AM	#13
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,707 Times in 853 Posts	Re: Factory X See where Aaron Stanfield will have a FX car out later this year. Just another sign that Pro Camaro is on it’s last legs. FS plus FX will give the manufacturers two different venues to flex their muscle, unless NHRA mucks it up of course. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

12-02-2021, 10:59 AM	#14
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,830 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: Factory X Seems like this will be the Pro Stock replacement next year if they get enough racers to build them - the question is where will they come from - Pro Stock or Factory Showdown ? Maybe even Pro Mod . Somehow in the meantime Comp will have to have them to race with - that will help their entry numbers . The idea of all that HP with a stick on 10" tires should be entertaining for sure - all that and only 2650 lbs onboard ......... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

12-02-2021, 12:43 PM	#15
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Factory X I dont think this new class is running in Comp next year. They originally said it was an exhibition class for next season. To run comp they would need an index. I guess they will see how many cars get built and what kind of participation they get will determine what really happens with the class. I personally think the small tire is a mistake. Fans dont want to watch a bunch of aborted runs. Supposedly fans dont like pro stock so I dont see them knocking the door down to watch this class. They will need traction control on them. I suspect the guys that are running FS Showdown will be involved to some point and maybe some pro stock teams will build cars. It wont be cheap so us commoners wont be involved. I see it as a pro class. They will need a good size team to pull the trans and clutch every pass like PS. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-02-2021, 12:47 PM	#16
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 625 Likes: 517 Liked 879 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Factory X I believe they will run in Comp. at all LODRS events in 2022, and in exhibition form at select National events. J.R.

12-02-2021, 04:12 PM	#17
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,093 Likes: 162 Liked 220 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Factory X I haven’t looked into this new class much. But is it going to be like Allen Johnson prpoposed a few years ago? Which was basically a FS or FSS engine in a PS chassis? I thought that sounded really cool. Last edited by Rob Petrie E395; 12-03-2021 at 05:21 PM.

12-02-2021, 07:18 PM	#19
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,275 Likes: 3 Liked 395 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Factory X Wonder who will have the 1st one built ? __________________ Jake Biermann

12-02-2021, 08:16 PM	#20
Ben Holt Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 123 Likes: 2 Liked 95 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Factory X I can tell you that if this deal ends up in comp before the 4 valve 4 cylinder dragster class happens there will be some exploding heads!!!! What a crock!!! But back on topic.....as far as the tire goes. the 33 x 10.5 w x 16 is definitely not a "small" tire. It may not be a 16" steamroller that PS runs now, but for the FSS guys that have all of that experience with the 9" tire, this thing will be a cakewalk. We run that tire on our I/D and it is awesome My .02!