A new idea for the Super Stock GT Class - Page 6

Toyotakid · 05-01-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GarysZ24

Don,

There's only one import that has chosen to run with either of our categories, and I applaud Scott for bringing his 9sec Toyota out to play with us Detroiter's...I actually found out who he is although he appeared wanting only to see who I was, and talk to the fellow racer that was hanging out with me in staging prior to a Fri. aft run at the Jegs Pacific Sportsnationals...I wanted to make his acquaintance, but did he mine???

Yes, I would love to have chatted more with you but you were involved in a conversation with another person and were working on your hot rod so I did not want to interrupt what you were doing.

Scott

Harry 6674 · 05-01-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Harry: Do you have any facts to back up your comments? Or is this just an observation on your part? Which could be true?who knows?

The last I was aware the only UAW toyota plant in the U.S. is the NUMMI plant in Fremont Calif. where they build the Corolla and the Tacoma in conjunction with GM. As far as the rest of my comments they are just my opinions but I don't think they did nascar much good except bring more money which ain't a bad thing but they want to rule the whole show and they will spend the money it takes. But it does give me someone to root against.

GarysZ24 · 05-02-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Harry: Do you have any facts to back up your comments? Or is this just an observation on your part? Which could be true?who knows?

Don,

I don't know if Harry has facts to back up his statements about imported cars and their effects on other racing circuits, but since I do know that Honda has essentially taken over Indy Car racing, and Nascar has become Toyota's home base, I hope that NHRA will do as the "Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers" song suggested..."I'M GONNA STAND MY GROUND, AND I WON'T BACK DOWN"!!! BTW, I like and agree with Harry's thoughts on the matter no matter what....

That brings to mind another thing that I wish I could've won part of that mega million lottery for from last year...to become a big enough invester into either GM, or Chrysler to make them stop building any part of any of their products in foreign countries, and bring all of those parts, engine, tranny programs back to the USA...WHERE THEY BELONG...IMAGINE THAT, AN 85-100% AMERICAN-MADE CAR, like the cars were when I/we were kids, if not young adults!!!

I'm still waiting to hear that our president is going to get after our car makers to make them start building the vehicles that we want/need here in our country....including the major component parts as well!!!

GarysZ24 · 05-02-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Toyotakid

Yes, I would love to have chatted more with you but you were involved in a conversation with another person and were working on your hot rod so I did not want to interrupt what you were doing.

Scott

Thanks Scott, hopefully I'll be able to meet you again at a race in the future, but right now thanks to this wonderful economy, I'm not completely sure where I'm going to call home post 09/25/09. Thus, I may not be at any more Div 7 area races this year...maybe Div. 6? Or back to my original home of Denver, Co., and Div. 5??? Whichever one it becomes, I'll make the effort to meet up with you even if it's in the pits between runs??? I like all racers and especially those who race out of the ordinary combos.

Don Kennedy · 05-12-2009, 12:51 PM

FYI

What Are the Top American-Made Cars?
Cars.com's American-Made Index rates vehicles built and bought in the U.S. Factors include sales, where the car's parts are made and whether the car is assembled in the U.S. Models that have been discontinued are disqualified, as are those with a domestic-parts content rating below 75 percent.

Rank Make/Model U.S. Assembly Location Last Rank

1. Ford F-150* Claycomo, Mo.;Dearborn, Mich.; 1

2. Toyota Camry**,Camry Solara Georgetown, Ky.;Lafayette, Ind. 2

3. Chevrolet Silverado 1500* Fort Wayne, Ind.;Pontiac, Mich. 3

4. Chevrolet Cobalt Lordstown, Ohio 4

5. Ford Focus Wayne, Mich. — Toyota Sienna Princeton, Ind. 8

7. Chevrolet Malibu,Malibu Maxx Kansas City, Kan. 6

8. Pontiac G6 Orion, Mich. 9

9. Ford Escape** Claycomo, Mo. 10

10. Toyota Tundra Princeton, Ind.San Antonio, Texas —
*Rankings based on estimated sales breakouts and/or production data.

Don Kennedy · 05-12-2009, 01:25 PM

GM has high hopes for the new muscle car, which is just now reaching showrooms. The car, made in Oshawa, Ontario, is a celebratory comeback of '60s and '70s power machines from Detroit automakers,even thought the camaros weigh 3900 lbs or More > i only wish that GM would have aplan to be involved in racing

treessavoy · 05-12-2009, 01:47 PM

Don,

I'm not going to pick at you like some others because I think you have a germ of a good idea.

Why not make these cars eligible for GT using their own in house engines, some of them make v8's that could be put in smaller cars, some have turbo engines or big 6's that could be put into their smaller cars. Get the spec's, class them against themselves, I/GTA (Import,GT class A, etc) and let them race.

My opinion is that you won't find any takers for the long run.

By the way, guys, personal attacks are not a way to discuss the problem.

I guess now some of you can yell at me, but the thought of a Fiat 850 with my Max Wedge and really fat slicks on the back makes my mouth water!

herbjr · 05-12-2009, 02:36 PM

Ill go for a HEMI in a COLT. Oh wait they did that years ago and they all crashed.

hadtobethere · 05-12-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Ok here goes

Don Kennedy

Don, with your first 3 words........you should have been Obama's running mate

BPotts · 05-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Don, I think what everyone is trying to tell you is that your idea is a TOTALLY BOGUS combination. GM cars come with GM motors. Fords come with ford motors. Hondas DO NOT come with small block chevrolets. NHRA has already streched the rules enough and what you are talking about is a TOTAL ABOMINATION of the class. If this is the combination you want to run, build it and go bracket race it on saturday night and leave Stock and Super Stock out of your pipe dream.

05-12-2009, 12:51 PM	#55
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: A new idea for the Super Stock GT Class FYI What Are the Top American-Made Cars? Cars.com's American-Made Index rates vehicles built and bought in the U.S. Factors include sales, where the car's parts are made and whether the car is assembled in the U.S. Models that have been discontinued are disqualified, as are those with a domestic-parts content rating below 75 percent. Rank Make/Model U.S. Assembly Location Last Rank 1. Ford F-150* Claycomo, Mo.;Dearborn, Mich.; 1 2. Toyota Camry*,Camry Solara Georgetown, Ky.;Lafayette, Ind. 2 3. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fort Wayne, Ind.;Pontiac, Mich. 3 4. Chevrolet Cobalt Lordstown, Ohio 4 5. Ford Focus Wayne, Mich. — Toyota Sienna Princeton, Ind. 8 7. Chevrolet Malibu,Malibu Maxx Kansas City, Kan. 6 8. Pontiac G6 Orion, Mich. 9 9. Ford Escape** Claycomo, Mo. 10 10. Toyota Tundra Princeton, Ind.San Antonio, Texas — *Rankings based on estimated sales breakouts and/or production data. __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

05-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#56
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: A new idea for the Super Stock GT Class GM has high hopes for the new muscle car, which is just now reaching showrooms. The car, made in Oshawa, Ontario, is a celebratory comeback of '60s and '70s power machines from Detroit automakers,even thought the camaros weigh 3900 lbs or More > i only wish that GM would have aplan to be involved in racing __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 05-12-2009 at 11:23 PM.

05-12-2009, 01:47 PM	#57
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: A new idea for the Super Stock GT Class Don, I'm not going to pick at you like some others because I think you have a germ of a good idea. Why not make these cars eligible for GT using their own in house engines, some of them make v8's that could be put in smaller cars, some have turbo engines or big 6's that could be put into their smaller cars. Get the spec's, class them against themselves, I/GTA (Import,GT class A, etc) and let them race. My opinion is that you won't find any takers for the long run. By the way, guys, personal attacks are not a way to discuss the problem. I guess now some of you can yell at me, but the thought of a Fiat 850 with my Max Wedge and really fat slicks on the back makes my mouth water!

05-12-2009, 02:36 PM	#58
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: A new idea for the Super Stock GT Class Ill go for a HEMI in a COLT. Oh wait they did that years ago and they all crashed.

05-12-2009, 08:39 PM	#60
BPotts Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 84 Likes: 32 Liked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A new idea for the Super Stock GT Class Don, I think what everyone is trying to tell you is that your idea is a TOTALLY BOGUS combination. GM cars come with GM motors. Fords come with ford motors. Hondas DO NOT come with small block chevrolets. NHRA has already streched the rules enough and what you are talking about is a TOTAL ABOMINATION of the class. If this is the combination you want to run, build it and go bracket race it on saturday night and leave Stock and Super Stock out of your pipe dream.