Originally Posted by Wade Mahaffey (Post 211227)

I have nothing but respect for all of you folks, for you continue to do this stuff. But when it comes to old school vs. new school, it seems to me that the cost is taking it's toll. Also I look for new blood in the sport as a guage to it's future. I wonder how many would be there if not for daddy, uncle, brother etc. that lead/provided the way. How much new blood is actually comming in. I am working hard to get there, but don't have any of the previous mentioned resources to help. I did'nt even have anyone in the neighborhood to look up to as a kid. It's tough working hard on your car, but even tougher when nobody showed you what to do! I will be old school, and then some....but I will be proud because I did it all by myself. Just like you guys did back in the day. I feel that the cost and up hill battle against well funded "teams"/"new school" is making it easier for many racers to talk themselves out of going. That's why I see so much parking lot there at Charlotte in Tom's photos. Hope to add one new name in 2011, and look foward to sittin beside ya somewhere down the road !


Wade Mahaffey

Originally Posted by deuces wild (Post 211250)

I have raced SS in D4 for 3 years. Every race I always ask is there any new cars to look at? The answer is no. It's the same guys every event. What's going to happen when they give it up? My son is 21 and he says all the young guys are into 10.5 cars, outlaw type stuff, etc not S and SS. I love my Super Stocker, but it's so damn expensive. I broke 1 Jesel rocker a few weeks ago and about fell out of my chair when I called them to order a new one. It didn't even come with the adjuster or nut either. I need to find a cheaper hobby. LOL

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez (Post 211253)

Tear down is the result of not enough personnel. They don't or do want to hire the man power. I do not blame the racer for pushing the rules as far as he can go. That is true in any form of racing

Kenny,that's partially true.Stuff goes through the barn now, that when Ca. let the local tech people do their job, that would have never flown.NHRA just doesn't want to deal with it,either through laziness or fear of legal action,or both.
As far as the $$$ aspect, I agree,it always took $$$ in the upper classes.
A far as civility,There's a general lack of it in all aspects of our lives now.
It's a changing world, not a better world.

Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 211213)

Tear down is the result of not enough personnel. They don't or do want to hire the man power. I do not blame the racer for pushing the rules as far as he can go. That is true in any form of racing.

Originally Posted by Charley Downing (Post 211224)

Dgal what kind of car are you racing?

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN (Post 211252)

Buy or build a sreet rod???? No rules per say. As long as its safe and DOT legal build it how you see fit. You can use it 7 days a week and the rod runs/shows dont cost you $200-$300 per even to enter. You not going to win all the time anyway if ever. No expensive tow rigs/motor homes required. Maybe not as much fun as making a pass down the track but its still fun and a lot less work. Resale value is worth more also if your into the popular years and models. WTF ! Im going racing....dont pay attention to this.....lol.

Originally Posted by Harry 6674 (Post 211271)

I bracket race my 31 Ford at the nostalgia races. Allmost as much fun and like you said a whole bunch cheaper but if you have to hire some one to build your hot rod the cost far surpasses the DPs and CJs in a heart beat.