69 Camaro Eliminator

Mark Yacavone · 02-22-2011, 01:32 PM

I was just watching Toby's video of the Stock semi-finals at Firebird.

First of all , no disrespect meant to those involved...Congrats to all.

It seems that NHRA, in their infinite wisdom and long term planning, have allowed the rules to evolve to the point that a 69 Camaro can run in virtually every class in Stock Eliminator.

So then, ....gone are most of the Novas, Chevelle SS's, Biscaynes, station wagons, 4 doors...In other words, a lot of the original variety built into the Stock classes.

Is this what you guys like to watch at this point in time ,or ??
Opinions, please...

Floyd Staggs · 02-22-2011, 01:38 PM

Hey Mark, didn't Marty Robbins have a Camaro once?

Mark Yacavone · 02-22-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Staggs

Hey Mark, didn't Marty Robbins have a Camaro once?

I'll bet he did.
AA, A, B with the same 396 short block!

Or was it a 427 iron head?
Or 427 ZL 1 ?

Floyd Staggs · 02-22-2011, 01:58 PM

Nah, I think it was a '68 ragtop, 350, 350 with cragar ss wheels and twin glass packs.
I think I saw him at A&W Root Beer one nite.

Alan Roehrich · 02-22-2011, 03:33 PM

Mark
I'm not a big Camaro fan, but Kevin is. The car just fits a lot of classes and it works well. There's almost no engine Chevy built in 1969 that wasn't available in the Camaro, and only one that didn't come with an automatic transmission. It's just a real popular and real common car.

I'm a Chevelle man myself, I'll build a 69 Chevelle when I get in a better position financially.

B Aceves · 02-22-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I was just watching Toby's video of the Stock semi-finals at Firebird.

First of all , no disrespect meant to those involved...Congrats to all.

It seems that NHRA, in their infinite wisdom and long term planning, have allowed the rules to evolve to the point that a 69 Camaro can run in virtually every class in Stock Eliminator.

So then, ....gone are most of the Novas, Chevelle SS's, Biscaynes, station wagons, 4 doors...In other words, a lot of the original variety built into the Stock classes.

Is this what you guys like to watch at this point in time ,or ??
Opinions, please...

Frankly, Id be more concerned about the fact that half the field went home and they decided to run it on Monday and Random Pairing !!! : ) How many Withdrew?

Mark Yacavone · 02-22-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by B Aceves

Frankly, Id be more concerned about the fact that half the field went home and they decided to run it on Monday and Random Pairing !!! : ) How many Withdrew?

Looks like only 4 to me, Bob

The car at the bottom never made a run ,but was still there working on it Monday.

No, it wasn't a 69. It was in fact a 67.

CBS · 02-22-2011, 04:14 PM

Mark...I agree....Certainly a 69 camaro is a really neat car....and one of my all time favorites....But there are way too many in stock and super stock for my liking....that was one of the reasons that we built a new style car(08 CJ).....it has the old style look but I can go to the dealer and get a brand new whatever......our car actually had 18k miles on it but was still like new when we took it apart....When we debut our new super stock drag pack this season, it will have transformed from a brand new body....something the old cars haven't had in a long time....the rest of the parts came from the dealer.....pretty nice....I was a classic car guy....but these new cars have changed my thoughts.....and added to the variety.....

Rock Haas

Dick Butler · 02-22-2011, 04:16 PM

Basic message is that its a very flexible car for a racer. Run any combo you like, any class you wish. AND change next year if you chose without starting over with another chassis.

X-TECH MAN · 02-22-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CBS

Mark...I agree....Certainly a 69 camaro is a really neat car....and one of my all time favorites....But there are way too many in stock and super stock for my liking....that was one of the reasons that we built a new style car(08 CJ).....it has the old style look but I can go to the dealer and get a brand new whatever......our car actually had 18k miles on it but was still like new when we took it apart....When we debut our new super stock drag pack this season, it will have transformed from a brand new body....something the old cars haven't had in a long time....the rest of the parts came from the dealer.....pretty nice....I was a classic car guy....but these new cars have changed my thoughts.....and added to the variety.....

Rock Haas

Ther are probably more 69 Camaros on the race track than Chevrolet ever made....LOL.
Jim Boburkas car isnt a real one but is one sweet ride. Made in Tiwann...lol.

02-22-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,899 Liked 5,111 Times in 1,948 Posts	69 Camaro Eliminator I was just watching Toby's video of the Stock semi-finals at Firebird. First of all , no disrespect meant to those involved...Congrats to all. It seems that NHRA, in their infinite wisdom and long term planning, have allowed the rules to evolve to the point that a 69 Camaro can run in virtually every class in Stock Eliminator. So then, ....gone are most of the Novas, Chevelle SS's, Biscaynes, station wagons, 4 doors...In other words, a lot of the original variety built into the Stock classes. Is this what you guys like to watch at this point in time ,or ?? Opinions, please... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

02-22-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 146 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro Eliminator Hey Mark, didn't Marty Robbins have a Camaro once? __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

02-22-2011, 01:58 PM	#4
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 146 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro Eliminator Nah, I think it was a '68 ragtop, 350, 350 with cragar ss wheels and twin glass packs. I think I saw him at A&W Root Beer one nite. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

02-22-2011, 03:33 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,788 Times in 408 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro Eliminator Mark I'm not a big Camaro fan, but Kevin is. The car just fits a lot of classes and it works well. There's almost no engine Chevy built in 1969 that wasn't available in the Camaro, and only one that didn't come with an automatic transmission. It's just a real popular and real common car. I'm a Chevelle man myself, I'll build a 69 Chevelle when I get in a better position financially. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

02-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#8
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro Eliminator Mark...I agree....Certainly a 69 camaro is a really neat car....and one of my all time favorites....But there are way too many in stock and super stock for my liking....that was one of the reasons that we built a new style car(08 CJ).....it has the old style look but I can go to the dealer and get a brand new whatever......our car actually had 18k miles on it but was still like new when we took it apart....When we debut our new super stock drag pack this season, it will have transformed from a brand new body....something the old cars haven't had in a long time....the rest of the parts came from the dealer.....pretty nice....I was a classic car guy....but these new cars have changed my thoughts.....and added to the variety..... Rock Haas

02-22-2011, 04:16 PM	#9
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro Eliminator Basic message is that its a very flexible car for a racer. Run any combo you like, any class you wish. AND change next year if you chose without starting over with another chassis.