Do Stockers need correct year seats?

[Mike McCandless]

I know I'm far from the most positive person when comes to bracket racing and racing in general these days. It's incidents like this that make me that way. Racing has gone away from being fun with things like this. Most that know me, know I raced to simply have a good time. I raced to get away from work. Then to come to the track, listen to the bitching over something that has no effect on the outcome of a race, crazy. I'd hate to know my life was so boring that I had to be obsessed with someone else's car. Much less a car that isn't in their class. There wasn't a SINGLE K/CM in our division last year or this year as far as I know. If there was I'm sure it would outrun me as I was usually .4-.5 under the index.

I imagine it was the same person that complained we didn't have a cage in the car. Nothing like being at piedmont last year with the tech guy coming over asking if we had a cage in the car. It's a stationwagon with 500 window's with bars running everywhere. I didn't know ray charles was racing stock last year.

Oh well, is what it is. I'll make sure to bring the grill out for the rod/piston party. Going to be fun!

[Dave Casey]

Travis has it correct, and i agree. There is no need for more loosening of the rules in stock eliminator.

[X-TECH MAN]

[QUOTE=Mike McCandless;

Oh well, is what it is. I'll make sure to bring the grill out for the rod/piston party. Going to be fun![/QUOTE]

Whats the point.......I thought IHRA had changed the piston and rod rule in the last year or so to read that only the visable top of the piston had to be correct? There are several that have moved ring packs, lite pistons and pins not to mention lite rods with toyota rod bearing sizes on the cranks AND dont forget diguised ported heads. Its not just the crate motored cares either. Besides bucket seats in a car that only came with a bench seat looks like another bracket car. Stock has been "DUMBED" down enough like Travis said.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Mike McCandless

I know I'm far from the most positive person when comes to bracket racing and racing in general these days. It's incidents like this that make me that way. Racing has gone away from being fun with things like this. Most that know me, know I raced to simply have a good time. I raced to get away from work. Then to come to the track, listen to the bitching over something that has no effect on the outcome of a race, crazy. I'd hate to know my life was so boring that I had to be obsessed with someone else's car. Much less a car that isn't in their class. There wasn't a SINGLE K/CM in our division last year or this year as far as I know. If there was I'm sure it would outrun me as I was usually .4-.5 under the index.

I imagine it was the same person that complained we didn't have a cage in the car. Nothing like being at piedmont last year with the tech guy coming over asking if we had a cage in the car. It's a stationwagon with 500 window's with bars running everywhere. I didn't know ray charles was racing stock last year.

Oh well, is what it is. I'll make sure to bring the grill out for the rod/piston party. Going to be fun!

And I'll bring the beer! Jim

[Travis Miller]

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Herb,
I don't think everyone is going to run out and by Camaro or Cuda seats as Travis stated. Mainly because you can't find them either.

Chip

Bostrom is still in business selling seats. Early Camaro and Mustang seats can be found on e-Bay. While they are probably expensive, those who have unlimited dollars to spend on their racecars do not care about price. They would only care about getting class advantage over their competitors if the seat rule were to be opened up.

Then there are those who wonder why a lot of racers will not race on the other side even if a race is within close driving distance. This discussion of "just use any OEM seat" is a prime example of why there are not many crossovers. A large majority of Stock racers seem to prefer to race where the rules are at least kept in check.

Travis

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

[J.Dillinger]

seats Yes---Gas cap No

[Floyd Gomez]

Well if we are going to argue over correct year seats then we should also argue over changing actual year model of car to benefit using a different combo, using metric transmissions, fuel cells, 2 steps, hoods that were not available on a paticular model, shifters, wheel diameter and type, brakes, removable steering wheels, any alteration of the dash or interior including removing the factory radio and speakers, data recorders, aftermarket fuel injection systems, aftermarket computers, ignition systems, cam specs, head specs, rods, pistons, aftermarket rear ends, gear size and the list goes on and on. Yes the Monte came with buckets but I prefer the mid 80's style Camaro seats with the higher back. If we want one rule then we need them all. How about the car you race must have had the same engine and trans combo you run now. Not available with but actually came with. Again, I don't see any harm in changing seats from the same manufacturer so long as I am still legal in weight.

[Ken Keir]

Yes

Ken Keir
1470 A/SA