Re: Newbie looking to start in stock
 

The divisional race at National Trail is coming up the weekend of 22-24. Go to it. Talk to the guys in stock, ask any and every question you can think of. Don't worry they will all happily talk to you. As they say there are no stupid questions.
MY brother and me did the same thing 4 years ago, it helped a lot.

Re: Newbie looking to start in stock
 

Check out the Buckeye Stock / Super Stock group on this site. Bunch of good guys to talk to and I believe they have a race next weekend at National Trail.

I'm the exception here. I built my car and would do it again. Certainly wasn't the cheapest way and I couldn't run the index when I started but I learned a lot doing it that way. If your going to build your own, I highly advise you to look through the Dime Rocket thread for something that might interest you.

Most Stock and Super Stock racer's are the nicest people you'll ever meet and the fast guys will talk to you. Seek them out and it will shorten the learning curve. They will not give you all the black magic but if you seem willing to learn (work) they will help you.

Good luck and welcome!

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I would say that Joe gave you the best advice about getting involved with your local racers
that way you will understand exactly what you will be getting into before even choosing a particular car.
I have raced both small and big block chevy in Stock. I am currently building a 70 Camaro
with both small block and big block combinations in mind. I have 2 complete drivetrains,
4 and 5 series ring and pinions, extra traction systems, shocks, headers, carbs, intakes, heads for high compression or low compression, etc.
If you found a 78-81 Camaro body to work with, I would let you try or borrow the small block
parts you need to get you going. I even have a new .030 over TRW dish piston 305 short block all assembled with .373-.410 cheater cam for the Billy Nees "Dime Rocket" classes.

If interested call my cell phone 231-740-5534 Fred Lee

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I have a 78 camaro that i was going to race in stock but right now i am bracket racing it. The car just needs the right motor and trans, everything else is done. Joe Russell put in the chromemoly 8pt bar. solid rust free car. running 11teens and 20s @ 119mph with mild big block and 1.76 powerglide. the car works well. i will sell it rolling and i have parts for the 185-350 combo too. call me if interested 330-717-4630 Dave

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Dustin, I can echo what everyone else has said. Welcome aboard. I raced off and on for the bigger part of 40 years, and I can say that you aare right in the heart of stock and super stock country. I can think of several guys that are a wealth of knowledge, and would be more than glad to give you ideas. You have several stocker guys right close to you.Paul Boster in Pataskala, Raandy and Joey Wilkes in Zanesville, Doug Baker(ford guy) in Newark, Jim Nichols(Sp) Mopar guy in Centerburg, and another very good source in right in your back yard...Pat and Andy Kronenbitter(PK Racecars), and a little farther north Mike Waler SS guy but a very smart stocker guy in Paris,Ohio. Go the the Night Under Fire this coming Sat night as there is a stock/superstock meet also(Make a point to meet Zac Ross), and the folloeing weekend Fri,Sat and Sunday is the Div Points meeet. If this doesn't give you any ideas, get back with me and I can give you a very more, including my partner who is a very good chevy builder and stick driver. Just a few indeas for u. Later. Myron Stutes Columbus,Ohio

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I, too, am looking at getting into drag racing again. I may be going about it the wrong way though. I already have the car I want to build, a 67 El Camino. As my screen name says, I am planning on building for V Stock using a 230 cu in six cylinder. I have several 230s, and am going to put the best one in to get on the track. I will build up another as I get the money. I am going to try both the 3 speed and a powerglide. I know I'm not going to win many races - I just want to see how low an et I can get with this combination.
My questions are: Is it worth using an electric fuel pump? What about an electric water pump?

Re: Newbie looking to start in stock
 

not sure on the electric fuel pump, but if can rig a moroso electric water pump drive it will help. Good luck on your venture

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I am also going stock racing. I am looking to buy a turnkey car. Prefer a F G H I J car. Any make is fine. Trying to put this together this week. Its been a long road but i'm finally ready. Thanks, Bob Fowkes stk.3600

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For Bob: Have you talked to or do you know Larry Eagle in your area? He I am pretty ssure can lead you in the right direction. Long time stock and super stock racer that own the oil company I belive in Martins Ferry. Think he might live there in your general area. Believe that he currently has or did have a 73 or 74 Nova 3350 stick car in about H? stick?

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Yup,there will be a S/SS race this weekend at National Trail as part of the 25th Night of Thunder.Stop and talk to any of the racers.Great guys.Also, if your just gettin into the S/SS deal and are starting out running the local series races look at running an IHRA Pure Stocker. There you can get a car to run the index without breaking the bank and this will let you get introduced into the world of Stocker racing.
Jeff Ross
Buckeye Stock/SuperStock Drag Racing Series