What's wrong with Stock?

[farmco r/sa]

Am I only dreaming is it possible to have as fair
a playing field as possible for old and new ???
I think the diversity of stock and super stock
is what makes it "way cool" to quote a sticker.
Indy had vehicles from 1955 to 2014 this year.
I think that is great. Would be boring to have
128 of the same vehicle. To quote someone
else "can't we all just get along ? "

[Bunkster]

Originally Posted by farmco r/sa

...Indy had vehicles from 1955 to 2014.... To quote someone
else "can't we all just get along ? "

The exact words of that famous great American were "Can we get along....can we all get along?". Everyone, for some reason, injects the word "just" into his very eloquent statement.

But, I digress.

A 59 year disparity between automobiles racing one another is quickly entering the absurd. How in the Hell could anyone argue against adding Model T's, Hudson Hornets and perhaps even a Tucker? (They made 51, so....why not?)

I guarantee you, some where there is a reliable source for the cam specs on a Franklin engine, as well as the deck height and piston weight. So….why isn’t a Tucker allowed in stock and super stock?

Drag racing desperately needs something new. I know I have no idea what it is, but try telling some 25 year old not just WHAT a WCFB is, but WHY that ancient thing costs what it does today.

Fifty nine freak’n years. It’s almost comical the pretzel we’ve twisted ourselves into for no other reason than holding on to youthful memories.

[farmco r/sa]

Originally Posted by Bunkster

The exact words of that famous great American were "Can we get along....can we all get along?". Everyone, for some reason, injects the word "just" into his very eloquent statement.

But, I digress.

A 59 year disparity between automobiles racing one another is quickly entering the absurd. How in the Hell could anyone argue against adding Model T's, Hudson Hornets and perhaps even a Tucker? (They made 51, so....why not?)

I guarantee you, some where there is a reliable source for the cam specs on a Franklin engine, as well as the deck height and piston weight. So….why isn’t a Tucker allowed in stock and super stock?

Drag racing desperately needs something new. I know I have no idea what it is, but try telling some 25 year old not just WHAT a WCFB is, but WHY that ancient thing costs what it does today.

Fifty nine freak’n years. It’s almost comical the pretzel we’ve twisted ourselves into for no other reason than holding on to youthful memories.

The reason model T's Hudsons, ETC. aren't allowed is
they are not in the nhra classification guide. It starts
at 1955 and does not have every possible combo for
every year. I would miss 55 chevy's if they were omitted.
Just love stock and super stock and hope it does continue
to allow diverse combo's that allow creativity and personality !
Is a 55 chevy and a copo racing cool or absurd ??
I think it is pretty cool...
As far as nhra needing something new it seems
they "big 3 are providing it.
And please don't speculate about someone else's
"youthful memories"

[Bunkster]

Originally Posted by farmco r/sa

...The reason model T's Hudsons, ETC. aren't allowed is
they are not in the nhra classification guide...

Oh, they used to be. Ask Travis Miller what used to be in that "guide".

Ask Ted Harbit what used to be in that "guide".

Go look at the current engine spec "guide" and you'll find Olds going back to 1949.

Today it's a 59 year old difference. When it's 75 years, that will REALLY be cool.

[Comp 798]

Let's get some Super Stock tears.....

[farmco r/sa]

Originally Posted by Bunkster

Oh, they used to be. Ask Travis Miller what used to be in that "guide".

Ask Ted Harbit what used to be in that "guide".

Go look at the current engine spec "guide" and you'll find Olds going back to 1949.

Today it's a 59 year old difference. When it's 75 years, that will REALLY be cool.

Now that would be really cool.. Next time you see Travis or Ted
ask if they will put 'em back in !!!!