How are the new cars remaining in Stock classes going to affect your racing this year

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Well here goes nothing - I raced last season as much as most of you and more than some of you and can't say the new cars had much to do with how my season turned out .Had my share of heads-up races and had my head handed to me by "old" traditional cars on several occasions .Maybe some of you might think about placing yourselves on the ladder where you can stay out of harms way as some of the "touring pros" have done the past few seasons .Other than winning class at the Sportsnational races or Indy what have you lost - as some have put it - its just a "bracket" race other than class or heads-up deals .

Please don't take this as I'm OK with the new car HP's as I'm with most of you - their wrong and like it or not all we have is the new revised system the NHRA has put in place and by mid-season next year a bunch of the big-hitters will have been put in their place .

How many of us have been involved in heads-up races ( new car vs old car ) during eliminations ? Can there be that many I don't know about .................

Finally - I'd be willing to bet that the economy has keep more of us home during the past few seasons than any new car . As guys we're just too vain to admit it ...............And like it or not staying home to teach the NHRA a lesson won't fix anything as its been tried in the past and the efforts were fruitless .

Great post Jack - Finally someone speaking the truth.

We do not have heads up races that often and against a new car even less.

I have many more underrated Camaros and early Mopars in my class than Drag Paks

The new cars will be correct soon and they do not impact our racing that frequently.



:-) peace

[Ed Wright]

There is one in my division being built for my class. Heavily populated class with plenty of heads ups.

[Jeff Teuton]

I am building a stick shift DP, and plan on running one of the new v10 cars. And I am going to race as much as I can.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

I am building a stick shift DP, and plan on running one of the new v10 cars. And I am going to race as much as I can.

You going to drive it Jeff?

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

I am building a stick shift DP, and plan on running one of the new v10 cars. And I am going to race as much as I can.

Jeff......How are ya going to hold yer beer while trying to shift gears? Ya might spill some of it......Heh Heh

[Ed Wright]

Don't think Jeff has enough hands to drive a stick car. Lol

[Jeff Teuton]

I'm gonna get a lot younger person to use that other pedal. And unlike my present DP, the V10 car did not require tht drink holder be removed, so that is a real help.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

I'm gonna get a lot younger person to use that other pedal. And unlike my present DP, the V10 car did not require tht drink holder be removed, so that is a real help.

LOL......Love ya big guy. I knew you would have it all under control. Have a Merry Christmas.

[skills]

I know I may get some flack for this but I am getting a little frustrated listening to everyone complaining about S/SS. I am a fan and if you guys park them then it doesn't hurt NHRA it hurts us fans to come to see your cars run and maybe to say hello and chat about your cars. Yes the new system sucks I like to see the big numbers on the board if I didnt I would just go to Maple Grove and watch the sunday bracket runs. The new cars arent going anywhere Ford and Chrysler are spending good money and time on these cars and thats a good thing this sports needs the advertising and the money that the factories can bring. Maybe as paying members you can get something adjusted so big runs from new or old combos wont get you crushed. Remember there are more sportsmen racers than pros Just a comment from a fan who does care about the little guys.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

I'm gonna get a lot younger person to use that other pedal. And unlike my present DP, the V10 car did not require tht drink holder be removed, so that is a real help.

Kevin would be dangerous in one of those things. 'Course, Kevin is dangerous in anything.