CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - 3.25% for the DP & CJ is just a slap in the face

chevy620 · 09-08-2010, 11:01 AM

Having just sold my Stocker, that I ran in NHRA, I think the trend to buying a $100,000.00 Stocker and $100,000+ S/Stocker is only growing the class because the guys with cash are getting into it with the hope of the "collector car" paying off down the road. I didn;t notice many of the "new Stockers" in anything but a Gold Rush or Renegade trailer with a Toter or a $300K pusher pulling them (usually two of them). That's cool, and I can appreciate wealth and it's benefits. I just think it is a shame what it will do to Stock and S/Stock eliminator in the long run.

I really liked the Stock class, the guys who run it and the inventive ways they tried to gain an edge. Now it seems you just get out the checkbook, hope NHRA doesn't really factor you correctly and go beat up on conventional cars in the class.

I feel NHRA is going to have to separate the new generation Stocker from the carbureted Stockers. Just too much computer controlled fuel and timing management for carbs to compete against (not to mention they are WAY OFF on H.P. numbers) Just give the new-gen cars their own set of classes and let them beat each other up in class or during heads-up runs in Eliminations.

Not really any different than the way NHRA has allowed all the "Comp cars" into S/Stock. Hood scoops, tube chassis, sheet metal intakes, $30K small blocks running 8.90s. Are those Cobalts and such REALLY a Super Stock car? Are the conventional Camaro or Mopar S/Stockers really on a level playing field as far as reliability and repeatability with a completely fabricated Super Stock Cobalt?

The latest versions of these 8-second S/Stockers will and are doing to the class what rear engine dragsters did to bracket racing. It is a distinct advantage to "come from behind" and to that end racers will drop $130K to have a better shot at winning that elusive Wally. When the guys who really want to win all get the fastest cars, you will have smaller fields of very similar cars, ala bracket racing. Then the uniqueness of S/Stock starts it's trip down memory lane.

Just my opinion as I sat and watched Stock and S/Stock at Indy. Fun to watch, no doubt, but not headed in any sort of direction that will grow the sport.

Good luck to all of you and I hope you choice of class and car turns into a winning combination for you. I have to admit it was nice to see over 300 cars in Stock and S/Stock at Indy....will be interesting to see if that ever happens again after seeing so many excellent cars go home because the new-gen Fords and Mopars ran all over them in class and qualifying.

Jok
"nuthin' but a dragster driver now"

09-08-2010, 11:01 AM	#23
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3.25% for the DP & CJ is just a slap in the face Having just sold my Stocker, that I ran in NHRA, I think the trend to buying a $100,000.00 Stocker and $100,000+ S/Stocker is only growing the class because the guys with cash are getting into it with the hope of the "collector car" paying off down the road. I didn;t notice many of the "new Stockers" in anything but a Gold Rush or Renegade trailer with a Toter or a $300K pusher pulling them (usually two of them). That's cool, and I can appreciate wealth and it's benefits. I just think it is a shame what it will do to Stock and S/Stock eliminator in the long run. I really liked the Stock class, the guys who run it and the inventive ways they tried to gain an edge. Now it seems you just get out the checkbook, hope NHRA doesn't really factor you correctly and go beat up on conventional cars in the class. I feel NHRA is going to have to separate the new generation Stocker from the carbureted Stockers. Just too much computer controlled fuel and timing management for carbs to compete against (not to mention they are WAY OFF on H.P. numbers) Just give the new-gen cars their own set of classes and let them beat each other up in class or during heads-up runs in Eliminations. Not really any different than the way NHRA has allowed all the "Comp cars" into S/Stock. Hood scoops, tube chassis, sheet metal intakes, $30K small blocks running 8.90s. Are those Cobalts and such REALLY a Super Stock car? Are the conventional Camaro or Mopar S/Stockers really on a level playing field as far as reliability and repeatability with a completely fabricated Super Stock Cobalt? The latest versions of these 8-second S/Stockers will and are doing to the class what rear engine dragsters did to bracket racing. It is a distinct advantage to "come from behind" and to that end racers will drop $130K to have a better shot at winning that elusive Wally. When the guys who really want to win all get the fastest cars, you will have smaller fields of very similar cars, ala bracket racing. Then the uniqueness of S/Stock starts it's trip down memory lane. Just my opinion as I sat and watched Stock and S/Stock at Indy. Fun to watch, no doubt, but not headed in any sort of direction that will grow the sport. Good luck to all of you and I hope you choice of class and car turns into a winning combination for you. I have to admit it was nice to see over 300 cars in Stock and S/Stock at Indy....will be interesting to see if that ever happens again after seeing so many excellent cars go home because the new-gen Fords and Mopars ran all over them in class and qualifying. Jok "nuthin' but a dragster driver now"