Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

Yup, truly one of the dumbest ( there have been many) things NHRA ever did was to cut Modified Production from the lineup! Nothing like the sound of the high winding Modifieds rowing the gears on those four and five speeds! Jim

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

Here's a few to get started.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...iongrove79.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...87336_kopp.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...6988134_2a.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...914619_30a.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...80gators-1.jpg

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

One year in the early 70's,over 90 cars showed up at Indy to run for the e/mp trophy.I think a guy from Iowa in a 69 Camaro won the well earned trophy.7 rounds in a modified car in those days probably ment he went thru a few transmissions and couple sets rear gears.

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

Does anyone have any pictures of Jabo Elam? Jim

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

Jim,
Try this link.
Bob Rice
http://www.georgiadragracing.com/pho...liminator.html

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

Asolutely was one of the most exciting classes to watch. We were @ Indy when the Modifieds staged their "protest" parade lap down the return lane in front of the grandstand. Many were flying "Save Modified Banners" it was a sad day indeed !

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

Yea, don't remind me. Great competitive racing

Was there and a part of it.

Still have my "Save Sportsman Racing" button too.

FJ

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Here's one for FJ.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...0213_smith.jpg

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

No Factors, No Dial ins, Same motors, No boxes, Just hard work , Great drivers and fun racing. Gee wonder why 90 guys would want to run one class? Because it Meant something to win with the same equipment and hard work...HEADS UP!
Bring back this kind of class structure and it would be just as popular today and MORE fun and less Bitc@@@@ about the rules and factoring. Level playing field, no bogus or paper cars.

Re: Last Year of Modified? Question
 

What's the difference between modified stock of today and the old modified class. I'm too young to remember the old modified classes. My dad ran a 57 chevy in F/MP with a 265" and 4 speed in the early 70's I think. He used to run the car in Q/S until they took the 4 speed away from the 57 chevys. From the stories I've heard, I wish I could go back to those days!