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Originally Posted by Michael Beard
Define what is "cheap"? What's an acceptable dollar figure for entry level 1) Stockers and 2) Super Stockers? What's an acceptable performance level for such a car? What is the goal/purpose of the car?
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Two topics are being discussed in one thread
1) Slow death of Class Racing( except your meet and one or two Nationals)
Point is the more legal motors and the more factors the more inequity of factoring influences who can win a trophy in Class Racing. This creates the feeling Eliminator qualification and being able to race in that portion of the event is THE goal. This minimizes the achievement of winning a Trophy or beating 8 or 10 cars of similar make up to show you have that kind of skill.
2)Second topic which has been added by some is cheap class car for entry.
Cheap one of a kind Dime Rockets are around. Some relish creating a beautiful one of a kind #1 Qualifier complete with all hand built creations. That is great and to be congratulated but..... who does this car race- Heads up? No One.
If people feel a cheap entry level car could help attract new blood, bring back retired racers, serve as a place to decrease their cash investment and still race, that is my discussion.
I have no idea of the cost but they must all be the same and all given a chance to win a trophy. Only lb/cubic inch. No more rule book wonders. Basic motors and trans rules as in prior Mod posts. Reward for work not changing cars or motors.
A sealed motor is around 4500$ and a retired roller might be 10,000-15K