New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA

Adub464Q · 12-21-2023, 05:29 PM

Does anyone know the reason behind NHRA adding classes to stock eliminator? Is there an insurance sponsor for these new classes, so that if you run these classes you get a discounted rate through AAA coverage?

From my understanding, the SRAC was asked about adding FS/AAA in a meeting and it was a unanimous "No" from the SRAC members. Then, less than a month later the new class is announced.

What is next after these classes for the evolution of "stock" eliminator?

Alan Roehrich · 12-21-2023, 09:20 PM

Well, AAA is the 7.0# class we were asking for 14 years ago when we got AA. The reason was that there are several engines rated at over 440HP, which even a 7.5 end up well above their curb weight.

No idea why NHRA chose to do it now.

Jared Jordan · 12-22-2023, 01:22 PM

What combos can run AAA?

'65 Race Hemi
'64 T-Bolt
'69 ZL1
...and?

Wonder too if the guys already running in AA can even get 200+ lbs out.

Selfishly, I hope this is the time when NHRA will add the '68 Dart/Cuda to Stock @ the 450 hp rating the '64/'65's got!

RonB · 12-22-2023, 01:49 PM

Now I have a reason to put the aluminum nose on my '64 race hemi car.

Does any know the index for AAA/SA?

Tony Fagnilli · 12-22-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Adub464Q

Does anyone know the reason behind NHRA adding classes to stock eliminator? Is there an insurance sponsor for these new classes, so that if you run these classes you get a discounted rate through AAA coverage?

From my understanding, the SRAC was asked about adding FS/AAA in a meeting and it was a unanimous "No" from the SRAC members. Then, less than a month later the new class is announced.

What is next after these classes for the evolution of "stock" eliminator?

I can tell you why FS/AAA was added. The chassis cert is only good to 3600 pounds. This year, some jerkoff got the combination hit, again, and now the min weight in FS/AA is 3590. If one does the math, that only leaves a ten pound cushion. So another hit, and the car would not be legal for stock, anymore.

Bob Don · 12-22-2023, 09:16 PM

How long before we have stockers in the 6s! Lol

Brett C · 12-22-2023, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Fagnilli

I can tell you why FS/AAA was added. The chassis cert is only good to 3600 pounds. This year, some jerkoff got the combination hit, again, and now the min weight in FS/AA is 3590. If one does the math, that only leaves a ten pound cushion. So another hit, and the car would not be legal for stock, anymore.

Super Stock

Billy Nees · 12-23-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Don

How long before we have stockers in the 6s! Lol

How long before we have NHRA's insurance company saying "hmmmm, 160 MPH cars racing 75 MPH cars? What could happen?"
Although, this could be a good thing. It would be a good time for NHRA to bring back "Junior Stock".

GUMP · 12-23-2023, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Adub464Q

Does anyone know the reason behind NHRA adding classes to stock eliminator?

Justin Lamb?

Dan Fahey · 12-24-2023, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

How long before we have NHRA's insurance company saying "hmmmm, 160 MPH cars racing 75 MPH cars? What could happen?"
Although, this could be a good thing. It would be a good time for NHRA to bring back "Junior Stock".

Like Pure Stock !!

Got it

Dan

12-21-2023, 05:29 PM	#1
Adub464Q Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 231 Likes: 35 Liked 478 Times in 91 Posts	New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA Does anyone know the reason behind NHRA adding classes to stock eliminator? Is there an insurance sponsor for these new classes, so that if you run these classes you get a discounted rate through AAA coverage? From my understanding, the SRAC was asked about adding FS/AAA in a meeting and it was a unanimous "No" from the SRAC members. Then, less than a month later the new class is announced. What is next after these classes for the evolution of "stock" eliminator? __________________ Austin Williams 3 SG 464Q STK SC Last edited by Adub464Q; 12-21-2023 at 05:35 PM. Reason: .

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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: New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA Well, AAA is the 7.0# class we were asking for 14 years ago when we got AA. The reason was that there are several engines rated at over 440HP, which even a 7.5 end up well above their curb weight. No idea why NHRA chose to do it now. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 612 Likes: 196 Liked 532 Times in 118 Posts	Re: New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA What combos can run AAA? '65 Race Hemi '64 T-Bolt '69 ZL1 ...and? Wonder too if the guys already running in AA can even get 200+ lbs out. Selfishly, I hope this is the time when NHRA will add the '68 Dart/Cuda to Stock @ the 450 hp rating the '64/'65's got! __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock

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RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Re: New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA Now I have a reason to put the aluminum nose on my '64 race hemi car. Does any know the index for AAA/SA?

12-22-2023, 09:16 PM	#6
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,113 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: New Classes in Stock AAA/SA, AAA/S and FS/AAA How long before we have stockers in the 6s! Lol __________________ Bob Don 128 SS