Question for Len Imbrogno
 

Hi, Len. Any truth to the rumor of a stock class re-vamp, starting @ 7.0? Thanks, Arnold Greene

Re: Question for Len Imbrogno
 

Arnold,

Good to hear from you.
The NHRA is taking a look at lighter weight breaks in stock. Obviously there are safety concerns and rule adjustments that need to be considered. When you look at the renewed interest in new high horsepower cars from GM, Ford and MOPAR coming down the line, as well as current A/S cars that could stand to go on a "diet", it does look like it may be time to make such a move. I have had a number of emails from other racers on this issue as well. Further input from racers on this subject is welcomed.

Len

Re: Question for Len Imbrogno
 

Thanks for the reply. I'll send you an email.

Arnold

Re: Question for Len Imbrogno
 

Len--Glad to see the NHRA is taking a look at the weight breaks--at the recent Toyo Tires Nationals we had a D/FIA entry that only a few weeks before was a B/FIA car--thats a 672 lb. swing in weight--can that be safe ?? To put some of these high H.P. rocketships on a diet is a great idea---go for it.......

Re: Question for Len Imbrogno
 

I agree 100%

Re: Question for Len Imbrogno
 

It would be great to see a GT class start higher also. This would separate the HEAVY big Blocks from the fly wt small block cars in GT/A and AA. 7 and 7.5 would be able to do this and this would make the factoring less a problem in this class.
Dick Butler

Re: Question for Len Imbrogno
 

I understand new cars like the GT500 Shelby need a lower weight break to fit in the A class. Will NHRA requlate boost with these supercharged engines? Or will they be allowed to dominate the class with every change of a pulley? NHRA has allowed unrequlated boost in the turbo cars so should this be any different? My understanding is 650 horsepower is easily obtainable with a factory built engine with smaller pulley, headers and engine management by allowable ECU's.
Speaking of supercharged engines, were does the late model Lightening fall? Didn't Evan Smith build one for Stock? I assume it was not successful? If not, then the GT500 may not be a threat. Either way, I hate to see pulley's determine who the number 1 qualifier is.
I am anxious to see GT500's in stock. They belong here just as everything else produced in America. I just think care should be taken on the part of NHRA and IHRA.
Other exciting new entries should include the Z06's, new Challenger and of course the Viper's. Played right, we could see a real revival in Stock.