are the 2008 ford still in stock

vic guilmino · 04-22-2011, 05:27 PM

since the new hp
are the 2008 fords still in stock with 6.91 wt break

Travis Miller · 04-22-2011, 06:01 PM

Yes the 2008 Mustang is still in Stock.

I spoke with Bruce Bachelder and he said currently there is no point where any car listed eligible for Stock would be banned due to factoring below the 7.50 wt break for AA. He did say that when one does reach 500 lbs needing to be added to make AA, NHRA may take another look at the rules.

While there are no current plans on the table to add 7.00 or lower classes to Stock, NHRA is looking at several options for the 2012 season as to what to do with the faster upper class Stockers. However he would not elaborate on the subject any further.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions. Right now my opinion is...looks like everyone needs to just enjoy the 2011 season as is. Do not quit racing all together because there may be changes for 2012. Again I say...there "may" be changes coming next year.)

jim powers · 04-22-2011, 06:30 PM

that figures

Frank Bialas · 04-22-2011, 07:05 PM

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions. Right now my opinion is...looks like everyone needs to just enjoy the 2011 season as is. Do not quit racing all together because there may be changes for 2012. Again I say...there "may" be changes coming next year.)[/QUOTE]
In division 1 the 2011 season just got under way and I'm not having any fun yet and I'm not quitting, I just might need a change!!! We met in INDY a few years ago in tech and while you were going over my car, I could tell that something might be wrong, and when you asked me what's this? I didn't know what you meant, and I asked WHAT, and you said this GTX, and I said I don't know. Maybe I should have gave up right then and there, but I said GOOD TILL XMAS, well if I had a camera to shoot the look I got back, but the car was all good and I guess the answer worked cause I passed, just wondering if I told you that it was a FORD if things could have been different, should have built/bought a FORD. We all had a good laugh and that's what it's all about.

Travis Miller · 04-22-2011, 08:59 PM

Frank, When I tech a GTX I usually ask the driver if it is a GTX or if it is a Road Runner with GTX emblems. A GTX has a natural class different than a Road Runner.

The first year I was a techman back in 1969, I teched a new Road Runner that had a 440/375. The guy swore it was a 383 and was factory original. The engine was even painted the 383 color. I disagreed and proved it was a 440. Just so he could race I classed the car as a GTX. Later I found out the guy paid the dealer extra to have the 440 put in after he blew up the 383 under warranty.

I learned about B blocks and RB blocks early on. I even tried to teach my fellow techmen the difference but somehow it doesn't seem to matter anymore.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Frank Bialas · 04-22-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Miller

Frank, When I tech a GTX I usually ask the driver if it is a GTX or if it is a Road Runner with GTX emblems. A GTX has a natural class different than a Road Runner.

The first year I was a techman back in 1969, I teched a new Road Runner that had a 440/375. The guy swore it was a 383 and was factory original. The engine was even painted the 383 color. I disagreed and proved it was a 440. Just so he could race I classed the car as a GTX. Later I found out the guy paid the dealer extra to have the 440 put in after he blew up the 383 under warranty.

I learned about B blocks and RB blocks early on. I even tried to teach my fellow techmen the difference but somehow it doesn't seem to matter anymore.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

You are right!!! The R/R is a natural A, and the GTX is a natural B, with the sixpack. THAT'S WHY YOU ARE IN CHARGE, And I thought we were having a QUIZ!!! YOU GOTTA LOVE THEM TECH GUYS OR SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES.

Mike Fuller · 04-22-2011, 09:24 PM

Lets hope that they are contemplating the final solution to this situation,which are FX classes,because thats what they really are.

Greg Barsamian · 04-23-2011, 01:49 AM

Bro, I thought you said you had a paper route?

Lyn Smith · 04-23-2011, 08:20 AM

If you want something changed in Stock for the 2012 season now is the time to email NHRA with your ideas!!!!!

danny waters sr · 04-23-2011, 08:28 AM

Just read Burk's Blast on Dragracing on line.
That may be your new idea for next season.
He says no stockers older than 15 years and the rest go in comp......
How will that work out for you ?

04-22-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	are the 2008 ford still in stock since the new hp are the 2008 fords still in stock with 6.91 wt break __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

04-22-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Yes the 2008 Mustang is still in Stock. I spoke with Bruce Bachelder and he said currently there is no point where any car listed eligible for Stock would be banned due to factoring below the 7.50 wt break for AA. He did say that when one does reach 500 lbs needing to be added to make AA, NHRA may take another look at the rules. While there are no current plans on the table to add 7.00 or lower classes to Stock, NHRA is looking at several options for the 2012 season as to what to do with the faster upper class Stockers. However he would not elaborate on the subject any further. Travis Miller (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions. Right now my opinion is...looks like everyone needs to just enjoy the 2011 season as is. Do not quit racing all together because there may be changes for 2012. Again I say...there "may" be changes coming next year.)

04-22-2011, 06:30 PM	#3
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock that figures

04-22-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
Frank Bialas Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 252 Likes: 6 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Travis Miller (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions. Right now my opinion is...looks like everyone needs to just enjoy the 2011 season as is. Do not quit racing all together because there may be changes for 2012. Again I say...there "may" be changes coming next year.)[/QUOTE] In division 1 the 2011 season just got under way and I'm not having any fun yet and I'm not quitting, I just might need a change!!! We met in INDY a few years ago in tech and while you were going over my car, I could tell that something might be wrong, and when you asked me what's this? I didn't know what you meant, and I asked WHAT, and you said this GTX, and I said I don't know. Maybe I should have gave up right then and there, but I said GOOD TILL XMAS, well if I had a camera to shoot the look I got back, but the car was all good and I guess the answer worked cause I passed, just wondering if I told you that it was a FORD if things could have been different, should have built/bought a FORD. We all had a good laugh and that's what it's all about. __________________ Frank Bialas 1570 STK Last edited by Frank Bialas; 04-22-2011 at 07:17 PM. Reason: adding to comment

04-22-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Frank, When I tech a GTX I usually ask the driver if it is a GTX or if it is a Road Runner with GTX emblems. A GTX has a natural class different than a Road Runner. The first year I was a techman back in 1969, I teched a new Road Runner that had a 440/375. The guy swore it was a 383 and was factory original. The engine was even painted the 383 color. I disagreed and proved it was a 440. Just so he could race I classed the car as a GTX. Later I found out the guy paid the dealer extra to have the 440 put in after he blew up the 383 under warranty. I learned about B blocks and RB blocks early on. I even tried to teach my fellow techmen the difference but somehow it doesn't seem to matter anymore. Travis Miller (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

04-22-2011, 09:24 PM	#7
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 948 Likes: 553 Liked 195 Times in 77 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Lets hope that they are contemplating the final solution to this situation,which are FX classes,because thats what they really are. __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK

04-23-2011, 01:49 AM	#8
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 708 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Bro, I thought you said you had a paper route?

04-23-2011, 08:20 AM	#9
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 281 Liked 963 Times in 193 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock If you want something changed in Stock for the 2012 season now is the time to email NHRA with your ideas!!!!!

04-23-2011, 08:28 AM	#10
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Just read Burk's Blast on Dragracing on line. That may be your new idea for next season. He says no stockers older than 15 years and the rest go in comp...... How will that work out for you ? __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"