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Old 10-26-2011, 01:33 PM   #2
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Default Re: The state of NHRA

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I'm just curious. What kind of ET and MPH would a stocker in a 6.00 lb class be capable of running?
A combination rated at 500HP would weigh 3170 with the driver.

Not that long ago, what was considered a fast traditional 425 rated combination ran around 9.50 @ 136 in AA, which is a 7.5 class, at 3360.

Figure that a 6.0 class stocker would probably be faster than SS/B cars that win class at Indy, with ease. Probably as fast as SS/A cars, with a little effort.

Traction will be the limiting factor. Of course, they may allow the fast classes a 10.5" tire, too.
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