Unscientific informal poll - Page 3

cicero819 · 03-04-2010, 05:51 PM

yes,52 easy to see why, none of the present automobiles have character (except the new Challenger,Camaro and Mustang) I know that no kids these days check's out to see when the new models of Honda's are coming out.

Bill Belden · 03-04-2010, 06:00 PM

Yes...62

Ed Fernandez · 03-04-2010, 08:02 PM

I like Lee's comment best.

We grew up in the greatest of times for a car nut.

You can't beat that with a stick.

GEORGE PETERSON · 03-04-2010, 05:39 PM

Yes - 63 ( On Jupiter I'd only be 5 )

Robert Swartz · 03-04-2010, 06:05 PM

Yes - 55 years old (second childhood)

Ed,

As far as a car culture. Here in the midwest, instead of drag cars. It's 4x4's. Alot of people around here like trucks. Another thing, I work with about a half dozen guys that love derby cars? It amazes me how much money they can tie up into something that they'll destroy eventually. Although, some have figured out ways to put "new" bodies on the things!

I think another thing. You don't have the visability anymore. When I was a pup, 60's-early 70's. Every gas station, repair garage, body shop, towing service, parts store et al, had some kind of race car, be it drag or stock car setting on the lot. One of our "local legends" owned a Sunoco service station, he used to get his dragster out on Friday or Saturday nite and run it up and down the road. The town cops would come out and raise a ruckus, not much they could do. The city and county paid him to keep their police cars tuned up!

I have also seen a new interest with the current crop of Camaro's, Mustang's and Challengers. It is there but has just changed from our day.

Bill Brennan · 03-04-2010, 06:09 PM

Yes ! -- 58

doublet · 03-04-2010, 06:25 PM

Yes, no question about it. With the computerized cars today, it's hard for the average kid to work on their car. Gas was a lot cheaper back in the 60's, the cops didn't care as much, not much for TV's and movies so what else was there to do? Go cruising. I'm 59 by the way.

Ronnie Scott · 03-04-2010, 12:03 PM

Yes 64

engbldr · 03-04-2010, 03:13 PM

yes 66 todays honda is yesterdays 55 chevy

M Brand 505B · 03-04-2010, 08:11 PM

Yes, 23. I think the fan base for sportsman racing is non existent in the newer generation. Its pretty rare to find a person like myself that can't wait to start racing in stock eliminator.

03-04-2010, 05:51 PM	#1
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll yes,52 easy to see why, none of the present automobiles have character (except the new Challenger,Camaro and Mustang) I know that no kids these days check's out to see when the new models of Honda's are coming out.

03-04-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes...62 __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

03-04-2010, 08:02 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll I like Lee's comment best. We grew up in the greatest of times for a car nut. You can't beat that with a stick. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

03-04-2010, 05:39 PM	#4
GEORGE PETERSON Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 43 Likes: 31 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes - 63 ( On Jupiter I'd only be 5 )

03-04-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes - 55 years old (second childhood) Ed, As far as a car culture. Here in the midwest, instead of drag cars. It's 4x4's. Alot of people around here like trucks. Another thing, I work with about a half dozen guys that love derby cars? It amazes me how much money they can tie up into something that they'll destroy eventually. Although, some have figured out ways to put "new" bodies on the things! I think another thing. You don't have the visability anymore. When I was a pup, 60's-early 70's. Every gas station, repair garage, body shop, towing service, parts store et al, had some kind of race car, be it drag or stock car setting on the lot. One of our "local legends" owned a Sunoco service station, he used to get his dragster out on Friday or Saturday nite and run it up and down the road. The town cops would come out and raise a ruckus, not much they could do. The city and county paid him to keep their police cars tuned up! I have also seen a new interest with the current crop of Camaro's, Mustang's and Challengers. It is there but has just changed from our day. __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock

03-04-2010, 06:09 PM	#6
Bill Brennan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 0 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes ! -- 58 __________________ Bill Brennan 1062 STK

03-04-2010, 06:25 PM	#7
doublet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sioux Falls SD Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes, no question about it. With the computerized cars today, it's hard for the average kid to work on their car. Gas was a lot cheaper back in the 60's, the cops didn't care as much, not much for TV's and movies so what else was there to do? Go cruising. I'm 59 by the way.

03-04-2010, 12:03 PM	#8
Ronnie Scott Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mattapoisett MA Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes 64

03-04-2010, 03:13 PM	#9
engbldr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Unscientific informal poll yes 66 todays honda is yesterdays 55 chevy

03-04-2010, 08:11 PM	#10
M Brand 505B Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 158 Likes: 2 Liked 31 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes, 23. I think the fan base for sportsman racing is non existent in the newer generation. Its pretty rare to find a person like myself that can't wait to start racing in stock eliminator. __________________ Michael Brand II 505B - F/SA

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