Do Stockers need correct year seats? - Page 7

Floyd Gomez · 04-12-2010, 03:59 PM

My statement was not a threat. It was intended for someone who had sent me a private message telling me that they would make sure I was thrown out if I did not run the correct seats. If someone is willing to protest me and force me out of a race because of fear that a seat will somehow allow me to win a race then I have the same right to protest them. Everyone is willing to argue over a seat issue and make direct comments to me however when the shoe falls on the opposite foot people are offended. If I have anything to say to anyone directly trust me I will say it. The person who sent the message knows who he is however I am more of a man than to post his idiotic comments in public.

Bob Mulry · 04-12-2010, 05:28 PM

The racers that get it…..get it.

The racers that don't get it, don't get it...now or ever.

Bob

PS:
Why don't we split the topics on this forum so that racers that are posting with information that's pertinent to the IHRA ONLY can post there and people that are posting with information that is pertinent to the NHRA ONLY can post in their section?

That way when the sanctioning bodies (IHRA or NHRA) view this forum they will understand the difference in the needs and wants of their racers.

danny waters sr · 04-12-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

The racers that get it…..get it.

The racers that don't get it, don't get it...now or ever.

Bob

PS:
Why don't we split the topics on this forum so that racers that are posting with information that's pertinent to the IHRA ONLY can post there and people that are posting with information that is pertinent to the NHRA ONLY can post in their section?

That way when the sanctioning bodies (IHRA or NHRA) view this forum they will understand the difference in the needs and wants of their racers.

Why ? This rule should be the same in both sanctions.

Floyd Gomez · 04-12-2010, 06:58 PM

I recieved an email a short time ago. I would like to appologize to everyone on this topic. It seems that after the discussion on here NHRA has decided to ammend the rule book as follows:

Floyd,

Using Camaro seats in your Monte Carlo would not be acceptable for Stock Eliminator. The rulebook states under upholstery “must have full factory-type seats;’ and as you stated must be of factory type. With that said I can see that this could become an issue of how one interprets the current wording; so I’ll make an amendment to specifically state that “seats must be correct for year and body claimed.”

Pat Cvengros

Technical Services Representative

(626) 250-2295

Looks like I will be trying to find Monte Carlo Buckets because according to D. Gracia in tech notching the seat is also not legal.

Ed Fernandez · 04-12-2010, 07:06 PM

End of topic.Now let's go on to the next one.Maybe in about 30 years or so we'll have the rulebook straightened out.
But hey,at least this is a move in the right direction.Thank you to someone at NHRA HQ"s for clearing this up.

There Ken and Jack.See,I give them credit when it's due.

John Kelley · 04-12-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Just because Stock has changed over the last 30 years (along with every since other racing class in existence) doesn't give you the right to make up rules as you go. Evan

Do you mean like using aftermarket aluminum third member cases ?? :-)

Greg Hill · 04-12-2010, 08:15 PM

This whole topic borders on the absurd. NHRA lets cars in that were never made with crate motors, blowers, 13:1 compression cnc ported heads, manifolds that look like sheet metal manifolds and they are busting somebody's balls for not having the correct year model seats. Are you guys paying attention. These new cars are 50 to 100 horsepower light and you all are worried about someone having the correct year model seats.

Mark Yacavone · 04-12-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

This whole topic borders on the absurd. NHRA lets cars in that were never made with crate motors, blowers, 13:1 compression cnc ported heads, manifolds that look like sheet metal manifolds and they are busting somebody's balls for not having the correct year model seats. Are you guys paying attention. These new cars are 50 to 100 horsepower light and you all are worried about someone having the correct year model seats.

Greg , I agree with all you said, But that's one battle we can't win.

herbjr · 04-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Well Travis I wish you could answer the question I asked you. Can we run a 67 year model bucket seat in a 67 Wagon in K/SA? You know the seat that was available to come in the car.

You guys arent reading the post correctly, the issue is they said we cant run any bucket seat in a car that it was an option.

Jeff Lee · 04-12-2010, 09:30 PM

oops! double post

04-12-2010, 03:59 PM	#61
Floyd Gomez Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 275 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? My statement was not a threat. It was intended for someone who had sent me a private message telling me that they would make sure I was thrown out if I did not run the correct seats. If someone is willing to protest me and force me out of a race because of fear that a seat will somehow allow me to win a race then I have the same right to protest them. Everyone is willing to argue over a seat issue and make direct comments to me however when the shoe falls on the opposite foot people are offended. If I have anything to say to anyone directly trust me I will say it. The person who sent the message knows who he is however I am more of a man than to post his idiotic comments in public.

04-12-2010, 05:28 PM	#62
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? The racers that get it…..get it. The racers that don't get it, don't get it...now or ever. Bob PS: Why don't we split the topics on this forum so that racers that are posting with information that's pertinent to the IHRA ONLY can post there and people that are posting with information that is pertinent to the NHRA ONLY can post in their section? That way when the sanctioning bodies (IHRA or NHRA) view this forum they will understand the difference in the needs and wants of their racers. __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

04-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#64
Floyd Gomez Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 275 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? I recieved an email a short time ago. I would like to appologize to everyone on this topic. It seems that after the discussion on here NHRA has decided to ammend the rule book as follows: Floyd, Using Camaro seats in your Monte Carlo would not be acceptable for Stock Eliminator. The rulebook states under upholstery “must have full factory-type seats;’ and as you stated must be of factory type. With that said I can see that this could become an issue of how one interprets the current wording; so I’ll make an amendment to specifically state that “seats must be correct for year and body claimed.” Pat Cvengros Technical Services Representative (626) 250-2295 Looks like I will be trying to find Monte Carlo Buckets because according to D. Gracia in tech notching the seat is also not legal.

04-12-2010, 07:06 PM	#65
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? End of topic.Now let's go on to the next one.Maybe in about 30 years or so we'll have the rulebook straightened out. But hey,at least this is a move in the right direction.Thank you to someone at NHRA HQ"s for clearing this up. There Ken and Jack.See,I give them credit when it's due. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-12-2010, 08:15 PM	#67
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? This whole topic borders on the absurd. NHRA lets cars in that were never made with crate motors, blowers, 13:1 compression cnc ported heads, manifolds that look like sheet metal manifolds and they are busting somebody's balls for not having the correct year model seats. Are you guys paying attention. These new cars are 50 to 100 horsepower light and you all are worried about someone having the correct year model seats. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

04-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#69
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? Well Travis I wish you could answer the question I asked you. Can we run a 67 year model bucket seat in a 67 Wagon in K/SA? You know the seat that was available to come in the car. You guys arent reading the post correctly, the issue is they said we cant run any bucket seat in a car that it was an option.

04-12-2010, 09:30 PM	#70
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Do Stockers need correct year seats? oops! double post __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX Last edited by Jeff Lee; 04-12-2010 at 09:33 PM.