Lack of contingency decals on cars????

aspen7709 · 07-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Is it me or has anyone else noticed that alot of cars,especially new ones are runnin naked with no decals.Is it because of lack of contingency applications,or too nice of paint, or some kind of silent protest I was not aware of? I think its cool seeing these almost right off the street or straight out of the car show cars running down the track. Whadda you guys think???

Jim Kaekel · 07-21-2009, 11:19 AM

I think it's probably a combination of lack of contingency posting and a protest against manufacturer's that do not pay.

Dave Turner · 07-21-2009, 02:22 PM

It's all about personal preference IMO. I would be very happy to cash-in on a win or r/u, even though the offering is lean - especially with my combination. I wish to support the manufacturers by displaying their logos, simple as that. Being a relative new comer to Stock, I have very few disappointments behind me to affect my decision.

Either way, I love the landscape.

tpoh815 · 07-21-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

I think it's probably a combination of lack of contingency posting and a protest against manufacturer's that do not pay.

Sounds dead on to me!

Dion Hildebrandt · 07-21-2009, 03:30 PM

i run my car 'naked' because it looks better that way,and helps maintain an 'in cognito' image lol (ive been told my car looks just like a grandma's car)

Michael Barsky · 07-21-2009, 03:31 PM

in my cse i took decals off of my car that don't pay. i even took the white pheonix off my drive tires . support those who support you i guess

gmonde · 07-22-2009, 07:18 PM

i have been racing for 20 years,,,just as a hobbie,,this is my first year in stock eliminator,,i choose not to run any decals for a few reasons ,1 if i have to chase winnings down from manufactures that i spend money with its not worth it to me showing there decal on my car and besides some of the products on my car are used and dont have proof of purchase ,,,all though the product is clearly being used on the car,,2 i do not do this for a living and in the event i end up going to the finals or close in a divisional and get some exposure i would like the public to see that the guy that does this for a hobbie can go rounds with out looking like a sponserd backed racer,,if this was my way of making a living yes i would have as much as i could on the car and mite even run a different combo to better my odds of winning,,,
what i would consider is in the event of landing a sponser that would partner with my operation,i would certainly run a decal or logo from that company,,for now big bad blue is bare

gmonde

Strittan · 07-23-2009, 05:42 PM

Hi folks! New member from Sweden here. I'm not a racer but I wish to be in the future, lol.

Anyway, about these decals. I thought pretty much everything was "stock" in Stock Eliminator, then how come so many after market decals are put on the cars in the first place? Have I got things completely wrong about the class?

tpoh815 · 07-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Simply put. More stickers = MORE PAY!

Strittan · 07-23-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tpoh815

Simply put. More stickers = MORE PAY!

Ok then, so a Holley decal on a stocker doesn't mean it uses a Holley carb?

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Originally Posted by Tim H

Stocker by name only, far from being stock, like stock from a car lot.Highly refined and finessed machines.

Yeah I know the performance is far from stock, but they use stock components right? Which of course are refined as you said.

07-21-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lack of contingency decals on cars???? Is it me or has anyone else noticed that alot of cars,especially new ones are runnin naked with no decals.Is it because of lack of contingency applications,or too nice of paint, or some kind of silent protest I was not aware of? I think its cool seeing these almost right off the street or straight out of the car show cars running down the track. Whadda you guys think???

07-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? I think it's probably a combination of lack of contingency posting and a protest against manufacturer's that do not pay. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

07-21-2009, 02:22 PM	#3
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? It's all about personal preference IMO. I would be very happy to cash-in on a win or r/u, even though the offering is lean - especially with my combination. I wish to support the manufacturers by displaying their logos, simple as that. Being a relative new comer to Stock, I have very few disappointments behind me to affect my decision. Either way, I love the landscape. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

07-21-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? i run my car 'naked' because it looks better that way,and helps maintain an 'in cognito' image lol (ive been told my car looks just like a grandma's car) __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

07-21-2009, 03:31 PM	#6
Michael Barsky Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? in my cse i took decals off of my car that don't pay. i even took the white pheonix off my drive tires . support those who support you i guess

07-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#7
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? i have been racing for 20 years,,,just as a hobbie,,this is my first year in stock eliminator,,i choose not to run any decals for a few reasons ,1 if i have to chase winnings down from manufactures that i spend money with its not worth it to me showing there decal on my car and besides some of the products on my car are used and dont have proof of purchase ,,,all though the product is clearly being used on the car,,2 i do not do this for a living and in the event i end up going to the finals or close in a divisional and get some exposure i would like the public to see that the guy that does this for a hobbie can go rounds with out looking like a sponserd backed racer,,if this was my way of making a living yes i would have as much as i could on the car and mite even run a different combo to better my odds of winning,,, what i would consider is in the event of landing a sponser that would partner with my operation,i would certainly run a decal or logo from that company,,for now big bad blue is bare gmonde

07-23-2009, 05:42 PM	#8
Strittan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? Hi folks! New member from Sweden here. I'm not a racer but I wish to be in the future, lol. Anyway, about these decals. I thought pretty much everything was "stock" in Stock Eliminator, then how come so many after market decals are put on the cars in the first place? Have I got things completely wrong about the class?

07-23-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Lack of contingency decals on cars???? Simply put. More stickers = MORE PAY! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker