Make the Chevrolet Win

Jeff Teuton · 09-07-2018, 09:24 PM

I see NHRA added 50 to the Dodge Factory Cars. I mean the Chevrolet has to win. No Matter what. Only happens when the Dodges win. Don't matter who is working on them or tuning on them, the Chevrolet has to win by hook or crook. Mostly by crook. While we are at it, if you should desire to run a Hellcat in Stock, you only have to weigh 4770 lbs. That is like racing with 4 of me in the back seat. And all the new Stock Chevrolet Camaro are a few hundred lbs lighter than other new stock cars, but it's a Chevrolet. It has to win at any cost.

Coleydog · 09-07-2018, 11:53 PM

Spot on MR. Jeff, shades of 72-73, I'll stand in your corner. A certain rpm limit also comes to mind.

Jim Cimarolli · 09-08-2018, 12:04 AM

I see your point Jeff, but the older Chevy stuff, some of it anyway is rated out of competition, like my 69 Nova, 396 iron head rated @ 412. Only has to weigh 3875 in C/SA.

TOSTO RACING · 09-08-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

I see your point Jeff, but the older Chevy stuff, some of it anyway is rated out of competition, like my 69 Nova, 396 iron head rated @ 412. Only has to weigh 3875 in C/SA.

I'm also with you here Jim.

X-TECH MAN · 09-08-2018, 04:15 PM

Edited by X-Tech Man

Pete Lanciers · 09-08-2018, 04:37 PM

It's inconceivable to me that after screwing Pro Stock up beyond repair, NHRA would double down on the logic that begat that mess!

BobOrme · 09-08-2018, 04:34 AM

They did add 50, then they didn't. They added 25 pounds to the Drag Pak Dodges minimum weight and reduced the minimum weight for the COPOs and Cobra Jets by 25 pounds. http://nhraracer.com/content/general...155&zoneid=132
So it's the same but different. Also, I think the minimum weight for a 2008 Cobra Jet 5.4 liter with the smaller blower is an exception to all of the other cars in the class at 3350 pounds.

Billy Nees · 09-08-2018, 07:25 AM

Not a good thing...............
Hey NHRA, leave FS alone for at least a little while!!!!!

james schaechter · 09-08-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Not a good thing...............
Hey NHRA, leave FS alone for at least a little while!!!!!

I agree. This must be payola parity. For the record I am a Chevy guy! LOL

Randall Klein · 09-08-2018, 08:33 AM

This is disheartening, the beginnng of the end in my opinion.

09-07-2018, 09:24 PM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Make the Chevrolet Win I see NHRA added 50 to the Dodge Factory Cars. I mean the Chevrolet has to win. No Matter what. Only happens when the Dodges win. Don't matter who is working on them or tuning on them, the Chevrolet has to win by hook or crook. Mostly by crook. While we are at it, if you should desire to run a Hellcat in Stock, you only have to weigh 4770 lbs. That is like racing with 4 of me in the back seat. And all the new Stock Chevrolet Camaro are a few hundred lbs lighter than other new stock cars, but it's a Chevrolet. It has to win at any cost. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

09-07-2018, 11:53 PM	#2
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 36 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win Spot on MR. Jeff, shades of 72-73, I'll stand in your corner. A certain rpm limit also comes to mind.

09-08-2018, 12:04 AM	#3
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win I see your point Jeff, but the older Chevy stuff, some of it anyway is rated out of competition, like my 69 Nova, 396 iron head rated @ 412. Only has to weigh 3875 in C/SA.

09-08-2018, 04:15 PM	#5
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win Edited by X-Tech Man Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 09-08-2018 at 04:28 PM.

09-08-2018, 04:37 PM	#6
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 Likes: 867 Liked 627 Times in 156 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win It's inconceivable to me that after screwing Pro Stock up beyond repair, NHRA would double down on the logic that begat that mess! __________________ Pete Lanciers PAL Automotive Racing Stock 7801

09-08-2018, 04:34 AM	#7
BobOrme Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win They did add 50, then they didn't. They added 25 pounds to the Drag Pak Dodges minimum weight and reduced the minimum weight for the COPOs and Cobra Jets by 25 pounds. http://nhraracer.com/content/general...155&zoneid=132 So it's the same but different. Also, I think the minimum weight for a 2008 Cobra Jet 5.4 liter with the smaller blower is an exception to all of the other cars in the class at 3350 pounds.

09-08-2018, 07:25 AM	#8
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,493 Likes: 3,595 Liked 7,716 Times in 1,738 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win Not a good thing............... Hey NHRA, leave FS alone for at least a little while!!!!! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

09-08-2018, 08:33 AM	#10
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Make the Chevrolet Win This is disheartening, the beginnng of the end in my opinion.