Clutchless trans

[resurrection3]

WHAT, NO MORE ABOUT THE CLUTCHLESS TRANS? MUST BE SOMETHING GOING ON OUT THERE! I HEARD DANNY'S GOT THE BULL BY THE HORN,BUT BEEN TURNED DOWN 3 TIMES! STEPED ON TOO MANY PEOPLES FEET.

[james schaechter]

Pat Cvengros said Bruce was inquiring with racers. I didn't ask but I would guess it is a straw pole based upon his e mail inquiry.

Pat Cvengros did say that it would be considered for SuperStockers only.

I did not vote as I do not have a stick shift superstocker any more, just a stocker. If you are a stickshift SSer, might be worth an e mail to Bruce. I did not see anything published on this on NHRA.com. I e- mailed Pat Cvengros at NHRA directly, that was his response. Jim

[Jeff Lee]

Letter I just sent to both Pat & Bruce @ NHRA:

Hi Pat,
I just read you are looking for input on clutchless transmissions in Stock & Super Stock.
My opinion is this should be allowed in Super Stock as it more closely resembles the upgrades allowed to a Super Stock automatic transmission. Furthermore, since tranny-brakes are allowed in Super Stock, there should be an allowance for electro-magnetic clutch pedal release mechanisms as shown here: http://www.biondoracing.com/ClutchRelease.shtml , release would be the same legal buttons as the a/t classes are allowed. This would be an affordable upgrade option to the SS stick racer.
I'm in the (long) process of re-working my SS/H AMX from front to back. A new clutchless transmission is not part of the equation at this point but I do not feel it is a necessity; but it would be a consideration for future use.
Regarding usage in the Stock class, I would be inclined to say no. I think this type of transmission should be part of the "upgrade package" when graduating from Stock to Super Stock and Stock Class racers should have rules with cost considerations. And no, that wasn't a joke...
Also on this subject, I know of several auto trans Stock & Super Stock racers who would be more willing to run a stick class if not for the index penalty on many of the classes. Drop the spread between the stick and auto classes (same letter designation, i.e., SS/J vs. SS/JA index difference of two tenths) and allow clutchless transmissions in SS and I have good input you might see a surge in stick class participants.
That's all for now, thanks for hearing us!
Jeff Lee
SS/H #7494

[Adger Smith]

Damn Rich,
Whats the big deal. You kick *** without one... OH! same thing is gettin' you is gettin' me.. Birthdays stacking up?? :~)

[Ed Carpenter]

Jeff having to let the clutch out on time is one reason why most guys want to run a manual car. Having something release the clutch pedal other than your foot doesn't do it for me. I got the email and said no to the clutchless. If you want a clutchless car go run comp eliminator. Ed

[SuperStockDodge]

Originally Posted by deuces wild

Jeff having to let the clutch out on time is one reason why most guys want to run a manual car. Having something release the clutch pedal other than your foot doesn't do it for me. I got the email and said no to the clutchless. If you want a clutchless car go run comp eliminator. Ed

Took the words right out of my mouth! I couldn't agree with you more Ed.

[Stick Racing]

Originally Posted by deuces wild

Jeff having to let the clutch out on time is one reason why most guys want to run a manual car. Having something release the clutch pedal other than your foot doesn't do it for me. I got the email and said no to the clutchless. If you want a clutchless car go run comp eliminator. Ed

Ed,
Great minds think alike. My reply was the same- almost word for word.

Jeff,
If you can get the electro-magnet T/O bearing passed for the guys that can't move their left foot, then I'll lobby to get a photocell to read the tree. That will 'level the playing field' for all the guys that can't cut a light.

I always thought the sport of racing was the challenge of 'driving' the car-not just going along for the ride.

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Andy Stone 1102 A/S 1112 SS/C