Unscientific informal poll - Page 3

Travis Miller · 03-04-2010, 08:58 AM

Yes 62, but if I may add something else....you knew I would. LOL

There is still a car culture out there. We just do not see it because the new (read as young) fan base is not wrapped up in our type of sportsman racing. Our type centers around Stock and SS that we grew up with. That is why we frequent forums such as Class Racer.

The new car culture is centered around much faster cars than we race. It is not imports as a lot of us would like to think. The imports fans have moved on to drifting or bolted-on body parts at car shows. What I am talking about is the large fan base that follows the fast streetcar group. From the stands, these cars look like your normal late model Mustang, Camaro, etc. That is until they actually make a run down the track. The cars I am talking about get their horsepower from nitrous, turbochargers or pro chargers.

A high percentage of rollcages that I certify today at chassis shops are these type cars. And I am talking about freshly built cars, not re-certifications. If you want to see where young fans are going today, go to one of the fast streetcar races at a local track. You will be amazed at how the young fans of today remind you of when you were young yourself. They have the same passion for racing as we did years ago. We had musclecars off the showroom floor that we bought and modified. They have cars they have bought and modified with stuff that puts out a lot more horsepower than we ever thought possible. They want to see something fast. Our Stock and SS cars just do not tickle their fancy.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

HEMIDARTDAVE · 03-04-2010, 09:04 AM

Yes, 63.5

Dennis P Chapman · 03-04-2010, 09:48 AM

Yes-56

Stock4106 · 03-04-2010, 10:02 AM

YES 27

I love listening to the stories about the good ol days and sometimes wish I was around back then to see them. One thing to remember is that most people my age are going to the faster cars like Travis said. They are making their good ol days as we speak. Most are working just as hard as all of you did, just in a different way.

Bob Pagano · 03-04-2010, 10:12 AM

Yes, 64.5

63corvette · 03-04-2010, 10:19 AM

Yes - 60+ but I still refuse to grow up!
I have had a race car off and on since 1969 that was not street driven.
In the sixties we pulled the stocker to the track with a tow bar and rear spindle bearings to keep the rear end from turning. We kept the slicks in the trunk.

Jim Wahl · 03-04-2010, 10:22 AM

Yes....58

jim powers · 03-04-2010, 10:23 AM

yes 58

Charrlie_S · 03-04-2010, 10:28 AM

Yes. 68
In 1959 we drove the stocker to the track. Even the milder "gasser".

FED 387 · 03-04-2010, 10:31 AM

yes 67--As my wife says I may be getting older BUT I will never grow up!!!!

03-04-2010, 08:58 AM	#21
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes 62, but if I may add something else....you knew I would. LOL There is still a car culture out there. We just do not see it because the new (read as young) fan base is not wrapped up in our type of sportsman racing. Our type centers around Stock and SS that we grew up with. That is why we frequent forums such as Class Racer. The new car culture is centered around much faster cars than we race. It is not imports as a lot of us would like to think. The imports fans have moved on to drifting or bolted-on body parts at car shows. What I am talking about is the large fan base that follows the fast streetcar group. From the stands, these cars look like your normal late model Mustang, Camaro, etc. That is until they actually make a run down the track. The cars I am talking about get their horsepower from nitrous, turbochargers or pro chargers. A high percentage of rollcages that I certify today at chassis shops are these type cars. And I am talking about freshly built cars, not re-certifications. If you want to see where young fans are going today, go to one of the fast streetcar races at a local track. You will be amazed at how the young fans of today remind you of when you were young yourself. They have the same passion for racing as we did years ago. We had musclecars off the showroom floor that we bought and modified. They have cars they have bought and modified with stuff that puts out a lot more horsepower than we ever thought possible. They want to see something fast. Our Stock and SS cars just do not tickle their fancy. Travis (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

03-04-2010, 09:04 AM	#22
HEMIDARTDAVE Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 260 Likes: 5 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes, 63.5

03-04-2010, 09:48 AM	#23
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 419 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes-56 __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

03-04-2010, 10:02 AM	#24
Stock4106 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll YES 27 I love listening to the stories about the good ol days and sometimes wish I was around back then to see them. One thing to remember is that most people my age are going to the faster cars like Travis said. They are making their good ol days as we speak. Most are working just as hard as all of you did, just in a different way. __________________ Owen S. Birkett Stock/Super Stock 4106

03-04-2010, 10:12 AM	#25
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 243 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes, 64.5 __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

03-04-2010, 10:19 AM	#26
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes - 60+ but I still refuse to grow up! I have had a race car off and on since 1969 that was not street driven. In the sixties we pulled the stocker to the track with a tow bar and rear spindle bearings to keep the rear end from turning. We kept the slicks in the trunk.

03-04-2010, 10:22 AM	#27
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 670 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes....58 __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

03-04-2010, 10:23 AM	#28
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll yes 58

03-04-2010, 10:28 AM	#29
Charrlie_S Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Silver Springs, Florida Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes. 68 In 1959 we drove the stocker to the track. Even the milder "gasser".

03-04-2010, 10:31 AM	#30
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 541 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll yes 67--As my wife says I may be getting older BUT I will never grow up!!!!