Newbie looking to start in stock

[Pedigo Perf]

Dustin, I would recommend one of those "new cars" like say an 1985 or newer model. That way you can have a roller lifter engine and not be sweating bullets every run that a small part failure just wiped out your whole season!

Just a consideration,

Tracy

[Bidwell84]

I am from Millersport, Ohio. I race at national trail raceway in Hebron, Ohio. It's less than 10 miles from the house and garage. I've raced in Texas but that was when I was stationed there. I have a great work setup. But my focus will be on the local racing before makng runs far away of course. When I compete I do okay. I want to get into stock eliminator. The cars in STK and SS are great to watch. If anyone knows a person to meet with close that would be great. I have a photo graphic memory, just lose the film sometimes. I've learned a ton by just asking the question. Send more knowledge.

[Detroit Bob]

The divisional race at National Trail is coming up the weekend of 22-24. Go to it. Talk to the guys in stock, ask any and every question you can think of. Don't worry they will all happily talk to you. As they say there are no stupid questions.
MY brother and me did the same thing 4 years ago, it helped a lot.

[Joe Marcinowski]

Originally Posted by Bidwell84

I am from Millersport, Ohio. I race at national trail raceway in Hebron, Ohio. It's less than 10 miles from the house and garage. I've raced in Texas but that was when I was stationed there. I have a great work setup. But my focus will be on the local racing before makng runs far away of course. When I compete I do okay. I want to get into stock eliminator. The cars in STK and SS are great to watch. If anyone knows a person to meet with close that would be great. I have a photo graphic memory, just lose the film sometimes. I've learned a ton by just asking the question. Send more knowledge.

Check out the Buckeye Stock / Super Stock group on this site. Bunch of good guys to talk to and I believe they have a race next weekend at National Trail.

I'm the exception here. I built my car and would do it again. Certainly wasn't the cheapest way and I couldn't run the index when I started but I learned a lot doing it that way. If your going to build your own, I highly advise you to look through the Dime Rocket thread for something that might interest you.

Most Stock and Super Stock racer's are the nicest people you'll ever meet and the fast guys will talk to you. Seek them out and it will shorten the learning curve. They will not give you all the black magic but if you seem willing to learn (work) they will help you.

Good luck and welcome!

[Fred Lee]

I would say that Joe gave you the best advice about getting involved with your local racers
that way you will understand exactly what you will be getting into before even choosing a particular car.
I have raced both small and big block chevy in Stock. I am currently building a 70 Camaro
with both small block and big block combinations in mind. I have 2 complete drivetrains,
4 and 5 series ring and pinions, extra traction systems, shocks, headers, carbs, intakes, heads for high compression or low compression, etc.
If you found a 78-81 Camaro body to work with, I would let you try or borrow the small block
parts you need to get you going. I even have a new .030 over TRW dish piston 305 short block all assembled with .373-.410 cheater cam for the Billy Nees "Dime Rocket" classes.

If interested call my cell phone 231-740-5534 Fred Lee

[Dave Conkey]

I have a 78 camaro that i was going to race in stock but right now i am bracket racing it. The car just needs the right motor and trans, everything else is done. Joe Russell put in the chromemoly 8pt bar. solid rust free car. running 11teens and 20s @ 119mph with mild big block and 1.76 powerglide. the car works well. i will sell it rolling and i have parts for the 185-350 combo too. call me if interested 330-717-4630 Dave

[MYRONARL1119]

Dustin, I can echo what everyone else has said. Welcome aboard. I raced off and on for the bigger part of 40 years, and I can say that you aare right in the heart of stock and super stock country. I can think of several guys that are a wealth of knowledge, and would be more than glad to give you ideas. You have several stocker guys right close to you.Paul Boster in Pataskala, Raandy and Joey Wilkes in Zanesville, Doug Baker(ford guy) in Newark, Jim Nichols(Sp) Mopar guy in Centerburg, and another very good source in right in your back yard...Pat and Andy Kronenbitter(PK Racecars), and a little farther north Mike Waler SS guy but a very smart stocker guy in Paris,Ohio. Go the the Night Under Fire this coming Sat night as there is a stock/superstock meet also(Make a point to meet Zac Ross), and the folloeing weekend Fri,Sat and Sunday is the Div Points meeet. If this doesn't give you any ideas, get back with me and I can give you a very more, including my partner who is a very good chevy builder and stick driver. Just a few indeas for u. Later. Myron Stutes Columbus,Ohio

[VStock]

I, too, am looking at getting into drag racing again. I may be going about it the wrong way though. I already have the car I want to build, a 67 El Camino. As my screen name says, I am planning on building for V Stock using a 230 cu in six cylinder. I have several 230s, and am going to put the best one in to get on the track. I will build up another as I get the money. I am going to try both the 3 speed and a powerglide. I know I'm not going to win many races - I just want to see how low an et I can get with this combination.
My questions are: Is it worth using an electric fuel pump? What about an electric water pump?