PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars

Tom Meyer · 10-29-2017, 02:39 PM

GLENDORA, Calif. --

NHRA announced today that the Pro Stock Car category will feature 16-car fields at all 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events in 2018. NHRA came to this decision after a collaborative and productive meeting with several Pro Stock drivers and teams. The group discussed a few initiatives that would serve as alternatives to NHRA's previous decision to run 8-car fields at nine national events.
One of the ideas from the meeting involved the possibility of including a new engine platform that NHRA's Tech Department is evaluating. NHRA will continue to work with Pro Stock teams and manufacturers this year, carefully evaluating key metrics and supporting initiatives to generate interest.

"We all share a common goal to make the Pro Stock category grow," said NHRA president Peter Clifford. "It's exciting to see that the teams came to us with collaborative ideas and started an open dialogue that resulted in new solutions

Frank Castros · 10-29-2017, 03:20 PM

Charlie Westcott must be pleased.

Todd Gross · 10-29-2017, 05:55 PM

"One of the ideas from the meeting involved the possibility of including a new engine platform that NHRA's Tech Department is evaluating. NHRA will continue to work with Pro Stock teams and manufacturers this year, carefully evaluating key metrics and supporting initiatives to generate interest."

My first impression, could they be modernizing??? Say OEMish...LS, Coyote, Gen3 Hemi + Blower???

A/SA Fairlane · 10-29-2017, 07:00 PM

CWjr said on fb the talk was any brand engine in any brand body. Time will tell I guess

mtkawboy · 10-29-2017, 07:10 PM

LS crate engines with power glides should reduce costs & interest dramatically

10-29-2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JMan

"One of the ideas from the meeting involved the possibility of including a new engine platform that NHRA's Tech Department is evaluating. NHRA will continue to work with Pro Stock teams and manufacturers this year, carefully evaluating key metrics and supporting initiatives to generate interest."

My first impression, could they be modernizing??? Say OEMish...LS, Coyote, Gen3 Hemi + Blower???

Finally productive meetings with owners, teams and racers. I hope they don’t go bigger.

JHeath · 10-29-2017, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mtkawboy

LS crate engines with power glides should reduce costs & interest dramatically

Maybe a throttle stop could help.

Frank Castros · 10-30-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by A/SA Fairlane

CWjr said on fb the talk was any brand engine in any brand body. Time will tell I guess

Crate Motor Pro Stock! Here we go again.

10-30-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Crate Motor Pro Stock! Here we go again.

That would ruin Brand Rivalry. Talk about going backwards. 👎🏻

Bernie Cunningham · 10-30-2017, 11:03 PM

No intel, but I bet our good friend Bo had some excellent input here. Thx Bo

10-29-2017, 02:39 PM	#1
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars GLENDORA, Calif. -- NHRA announced today that the Pro Stock Car category will feature 16-car fields at all 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events in 2018. NHRA came to this decision after a collaborative and productive meeting with several Pro Stock drivers and teams. The group discussed a few initiatives that would serve as alternatives to NHRA's previous decision to run 8-car fields at nine national events. One of the ideas from the meeting involved the possibility of including a new engine platform that NHRA's Tech Department is evaluating. NHRA will continue to work with Pro Stock teams and manufacturers this year, carefully evaluating key metrics and supporting initiatives to generate interest. "We all share a common goal to make the Pro Stock category grow," said NHRA president Peter Clifford. "It's exciting to see that the teams came to us with collaborative ideas and started an open dialogue that resulted in new solutions __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

10-29-2017, 03:20 PM	#2
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,975 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,725 Times in 961 Posts	Re: PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars Charlie Westcott must be pleased.

10-29-2017, 05:55 PM	#3
Todd Gross Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Crete, IL Posts: 167 Likes: 260 Liked 54 Times in 24 Posts	Re: PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars "One of the ideas from the meeting involved the possibility of including a new engine platform that NHRA's Tech Department is evaluating. NHRA will continue to work with Pro Stock teams and manufacturers this year, carefully evaluating key metrics and supporting initiatives to generate interest." My first impression, could they be modernizing??? Say OEMish...LS, Coyote, Gen3 Hemi + Blower??? __________________ Todd Gross 3323 FS/E,F

10-29-2017, 07:00 PM	#4
A/SA Fairlane Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 136 Likes: 99 Liked 57 Times in 19 Posts	Re: PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars CWjr said on fb the talk was any brand engine in any brand body. Time will tell I guess

10-29-2017, 07:10 PM	#5
mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 282 Likes: 186 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars LS crate engines with power glides should reduce costs & interest dramatically

10-30-2017, 11:03 PM	#10
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: PRO STOCK is back t0 16 cars No intel, but I bet our good friend Bo had some excellent input here. Thx Bo __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

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