Cheapest car to start S/E Racing

JSLRacing · 09-04-2010, 01:53 PM

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JSLRacing · 09-04-2010, 03:07 PM

I have seen some great combinations in Stock Eliminator.

If you were starting out on a strict budget again.. What would you build to just get on the track and run in a class?

art leong · 09-04-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLRacing

I have seen some great combinations in Stock Eliminator.

If you were starting out on a strict budget again.. What would you build to just get on the track and run in a class?

The cheapest way is to buy a lower class car that is already built. Or go through the guides and pick a soft combo. But buying a used already built car is probably going to be a lot cheaper.

JSLRacing · 09-04-2010, 03:24 PM

Don't you run the risk of buying a car that has an illegal engine?

Isn't it better to build your own engine to make sure it is legal?

Dennis P Chapman · 09-04-2010, 03:28 PM

If the car is cheap to buy you can still go though motor and still be ahead.

FINESPLINE · 09-04-2010, 07:33 PM

Wait til after Indy for the fire sale. Not a lot of happy people in Stock right now.

JSLRacing · 09-04-2010, 09:47 PM

What is meant by a " Soft Combo"?

Ed Fernandez · 09-04-2010, 11:43 PM

See Stock qualifying at Indy and look at the top qualifiers.The #1 sticks out like a sore thumb.And the others really aren't too far behind.
You can spend time looking thru the guide and see what NHRA factors different engine combos in different body styles.Low HP factor in a car that doesn't require a tugboat to pull around and away you go.

Philip Saran · 09-05-2010, 02:07 AM

I think what the guys are trying to tell you is look at what ever
car manufacture you prefer and pick a light small block car
as your starting point.

Jon Irving won class at Indy with his Plymouth Volare S/W
with a 318/904 combo. The car has the best possible parts
with in reason and is consistant, but also has a very good
driver.

So again what floats your boat, a chevy nova with a 327 or 350?
A later model 80's-90's Ford Mustang with a small block?

And as stated buying a turn key car is cheaper to get yourself
started out racing in Stock Eliminator.

As my signature shows I own a 74 Duster with a 383 BB, I thought
I was buying a good starting point, but my car has sat for many
years and was missing all safty equipment, so I had to add all that
plus update brakes, fuel system and electrical to start, have I gotten
to race yet? No, but that is my own fault for letting life get in the way
of my racing....oh ya and wanting to stay married to my wife too..

And mine is a bracket car, it could fit into SSGT/FA with a high dollar
383 or add a 360 and fit into stock eliminator if I want to go that route.

treessavoy · 09-08-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLRacing

Don't you run the risk of buying a car that has an illegal engine?

Isn't it better to build your own engine to make sure it is legal?

Go to the races and look for cars that are for sale, chances are that if they're competing they are legal. Sign a contract with the owner as to the legality of the car.

If you want to actually race then don't look for your favorite car but look for one that qualifies well and is a reasonable price. Look at lower class cars as they are easier to maintain and are cheaper.

JimR

09-04-2010, 03:07 PM	#2
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheapest car to start S/E Racing I have seen some great combinations in Stock Eliminator. If you were starting out on a strict budget again.. What would you build to just get on the track and run in a class? __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-04-2010, 03:24 PM	#4
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing Don't you run the risk of buying a car that has an illegal engine? Isn't it better to build your own engine to make sure it is legal? __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-04-2010, 03:28 PM	#5
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 415 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing If the car is cheap to buy you can still go though motor and still be ahead. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

09-04-2010, 07:33 PM	#6
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing Wait til after Indy for the fire sale. Not a lot of happy people in Stock right now.

09-04-2010, 09:47 PM	#7
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing What is meant by a " Soft Combo"? __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-04-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing -- __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals Last edited by JSLRacing; 09-04-2010 at 01:56 PM.

09-04-2010, 11:43 PM	#8
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: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing See Stock qualifying at Indy and look at the top qualifiers.The #1 sticks out like a sore thumb.And the others really aren't too far behind. You can spend time looking thru the guide and see what NHRA factors different engine combos in different body styles.Low HP factor in a car that doesn't require a tugboat to pull around and away you go. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

09-05-2010, 02:07 AM	#9
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing I think what the guys are trying to tell you is look at what ever car manufacture you prefer and pick a light small block car as your starting point. Jon Irving won class at Indy with his Plymouth Volare S/W with a 318/904 combo. The car has the best possible parts with in reason and is consistant, but also has a very good driver. So again what floats your boat, a chevy nova with a 327 or 350? A later model 80's-90's Ford Mustang with a small block? And as stated buying a turn key car is cheaper to get yourself started out racing in Stock Eliminator. As my signature shows I own a 74 Duster with a 383 BB, I thought I was buying a good starting point, but my car has sat for many years and was missing all safty equipment, so I had to add all that plus update brakes, fuel system and electrical to start, have I gotten to race yet? No, but that is my own fault for letting life get in the way of my racing....oh ya and wanting to stay married to my wife too.. And mine is a bracket car, it could fit into SSGT/FA with a high dollar 383 or add a 360 and fit into stock eliminator if I want to go that route. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado