Ford and Pro Stock

X-TECH MAN · 11-16-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueoval ralph

from pomona, ford will no longer support pro stock! Just not important!
Stay tuned.

I bet they sell lots of Fords by sponsoring John Forces fuel ha ha cars........lol

BlueOval Ralph · 11-16-2011, 03:47 PM

They the Ford execs think they do, just shows how far off the planet they are! Spending 3.0 mil + on Funny Cars!

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

I bet they sell lots of Fords by sponsoring John Forces fuel ha ha cars........lol

Michael Kilduff · 11-16-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph

They the Ford execs think they do, just shows how far off the planet they are! Spending 3.0 mil + on Funny Cars!

I rarely watch the ESPN coverage of NHRA 'Pro's' anymore for a variety of reasons, namely the fact I have lots of other things I would rather do than watch the 'John Force Reality Show'.

Several people have commented that PS coverage has dwindled on ESPN over the past couple of years, perhaps Ford noticed this too along with lots of empty seats at the races and decided PS is no longer worth the investment.

A couple of years ago Terry named PS 'Pro Funny Stock', and aptly so imo. The cars look nothing at all like what is in the show room. IMO the sanctioning bodies would be much better off featuring the new cars as 'Pro Stock'.

I guess the blown cars could be 'Pro Modified Stock'.

Owen S Quirion · 11-16-2011, 03:55 PM

The tide is changing. If Ford is getting out of PS, Funny Car will be next. They obviously see no value in it anymore. Realistically, the Stock/SS Cobra Jets put more back onto their bottom line, at least they get to rob you 100 large to buy one.

Ed Wright · 11-16-2011, 03:59 PM

Sad deal for Morgan.

Carguy49 · 11-16-2011, 05:18 PM

It looks like this is the first step, if true, towards making it an all G.M. series. At Pomona there were 13 G.M. cars (1 Cobalt and 12 GXPs), 4 Ford (all Mustangs) and 3 Mopar (all Avengers). If Ford withdraws, how long before Mopar is not there also. What a shame for all the work Larry Morgan has put into the program and now with Mark Wolfe stepping in the hunt, BUMMER.The best part of Pro Stock for me is the diversity of cars. Take that away and how boring it will become. Each event will be only to see which G.M. car wins and move on to the next event. I still love looking at old videos of Bob Glidden kicking MAJOR BUTT with a Ford. Bring back the old days of Pro Stock. G.M. vs. Mopar vs. Ford and an occasional AMC. Just my 2 cents, which these days ain't worth nothin'.

davidhuff · 11-16-2011, 06:10 PM

GM does not even build Colbalts or GXP cars any more.I guess the saying win on sunday and sell on monday has gone out the window.

ALMACK · 11-17-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidhuff

GM does not even build Colbalts or GXP cars any more.I guess the saying win on sunday and sell on monday has gone out the window.

So true....
It amazes me how many people do not realize that some car labels on those Pro Stocks are not even produced anymore.

LOL....Pontiac wins on Sunday and dies a corporate death on Monday.

lstanford · 11-17-2011, 06:43 PM

I think you are overlooking one big factor,DOLLARS.. Look at the sponsorship that you have on cars running in NASCAR. The sponsors are huge companies with deep pockets. I don't see the big sponsorship dollars at NHRA PRO STOCK in order to offset the cost of running these cars. The Japanese have never shown an interest in PRO STOCK. If the national sponsors dry up for NASCAR then you will see factory interest decline. I also think that the new car manufacturers would be more inclined to support PRO STOCK if the new cars looked like what you can buy in the show room and used engines, fuel injection and superchargers that are available to the public. The Japanese and some American manufacturers might gain interest with turbos on small displacement motors. The manufacturers cannot relate to 500 cubic inches and 2x4 carbs and a narrowed,chopped and lengthened car. The Mustang, Camaro and Dodge are easily recognized on the street but not at the drag strip. PRO STOCK is going to have to reinvent itself or sadly it will probably be gone. They have lost the fans and now do not attract the big sponsorship dollars. Just my 2 cents.

11-16-2011, 03:55 PM	#4
Owen S Quirion Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Captiol District of New York Posts: 71 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ford and Pro Stock The tide is changing. If Ford is getting out of PS, Funny Car will be next. They obviously see no value in it anymore. Realistically, the Stock/SS Cobra Jets put more back onto their bottom line, at least they get to rob you 100 large to buy one. __________________ BF/S 1985 Grand Am 3.0 V6

11-16-2011, 03:59 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Ford and Pro Stock Sad deal for Morgan. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-16-2011, 05:18 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,978 Likes: 2,469 Liked 2,946 Times in 708 Posts	Re: Ford and Pro Stock It looks like this is the first step, if true, towards making it an all G.M. series. At Pomona there were 13 G.M. cars (1 Cobalt and 12 GXPs), 4 Ford (all Mustangs) and 3 Mopar (all Avengers). If Ford withdraws, how long before Mopar is not there also. What a shame for all the work Larry Morgan has put into the program and now with Mark Wolfe stepping in the hunt, BUMMER.The best part of Pro Stock for me is the diversity of cars. Take that away and how boring it will become. Each event will be only to see which G.M. car wins and move on to the next event. I still love looking at old videos of Bob Glidden kicking MAJOR BUTT with a Ford. Bring back the old days of Pro Stock. G.M. vs. Mopar vs. Ford and an occasional AMC. Just my 2 cents, which these days ain't worth nothin'. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-16-2011, 06:10 PM	#7
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Ford and Pro Stock GM does not even build Colbalts or GXP cars any more.I guess the saying win on sunday and sell on monday has gone out the window.

11-17-2011, 06:43 PM	#9
lstanford Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 312 Likes: 1 Liked 134 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Ford and Pro Stock I think you are overlooking one big factor,DOLLARS.. Look at the sponsorship that you have on cars running in NASCAR. The sponsors are huge companies with deep pockets. I don't see the big sponsorship dollars at NHRA PRO STOCK in order to offset the cost of running these cars. The Japanese have never shown an interest in PRO STOCK. If the national sponsors dry up for NASCAR then you will see factory interest decline. I also think that the new car manufacturers would be more inclined to support PRO STOCK if the new cars looked like what you can buy in the show room and used engines, fuel injection and superchargers that are available to the public. The Japanese and some American manufacturers might gain interest with turbos on small displacement motors. The manufacturers cannot relate to 500 cubic inches and 2x4 carbs and a narrowed,chopped and lengthened car. The Mustang, Camaro and Dodge are easily recognized on the street but not at the drag strip. PRO STOCK is going to have to reinvent itself or sadly it will probably be gone. They have lost the fans and now do not attract the big sponsorship dollars. Just my 2 cents.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode