Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

Thanks, CB, I did not know that.
So, they really don't need any new cars out there?


How about when they have the Stockers factored at the Super /Stock number?

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

Mark define new cars.

NHRA is happy as long as they have 32-65 cars per class at national events (AKA Filler for pro’s).

This past year NHRA lower the year from 1960 to 1955 in stk. How many cars from 1955-1959 ran STK this year? One maybe two, good rule change it’s really helping raise the car counts and save STK. I have nothing against these older cars. I think they are cool but facts are facts no one is going to spend $30,000 plus build a 1955 chevy for P/SA, Q/SA or R/SA

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

Are they shutting off during eliminations also?


-Toby

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

Everybody shuts off during eliminations.Break out and you lose!

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

That would make another GOOD thread.

My engine is rated the SAME in Stock and Super Stock also.

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

10 less than the factory rating. Maybe need to shut off at 1000'? LOL ;)

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

You are almost there now.5 more HP to go!

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

There is a 1956 265 with a factory rating of 205 and a current NHRA rating of 205.

Perhaps they believe the 1955 265/180 and the 1956 265/205 are the same?

(I was too lazy to research all of the numbers.)

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

Paul, thats exactly the point the index is 13.45 for P/SA the 2 cars running now from my info is that they run 13.80's now I dont know if games are being played, has anyone seen or talked to Steve Hurley he sounded on this post like its a legit deal (no Games) and the car runs 13.80's. If NHRA wont reduce a factor until it runs the index like was said why the heck do we have a AHFS system in place for it only drives up the cost of racing a Stocker when a car is hit with weight the whole combnination has to be adjusted maybe a cam change, gear , and so on..........Just my 2 cents

Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers?
 

Bunkster, Yes their is a difference between the 205 hp 56 265 and the 180hp 55 factored 205 engines the 1956 engine is available with the larger Rochester carb thats why it is 205 hp both the Carter and the Rochester were available in 1956 splain that Lucy (NHRA) ? the Carter carbs are the same SPEC but the Rochester( Mr. Benny) is larger.