Ford CJ's and Mopar DP's NHRA is now on the case

FED 387 · 10-05-2010, 07:46 PM

Regarding the CJ & DP cars they are either classed wrong or the HP ratings are no- where near realistic---Think of it this way even if they sandbag ,the POTENTIAL POWER is there to stay ahead of a similiarly classed car that IS NOT either a CJ or DP while racing in any race--They also because of the Bogus HP or Class classification have the POTENTIAL to be quicker than another car that is PROPERLY HP rated or class classified--We are not comparing apples to apples here but we ARE comparing apples to oranges. Unless or until the HP ratings AND/OR the class designations are corrected this inequality will continue to exist. They currently have an unfair advantage that is not available to ANY other car that is not EITHER a CJ or DP and it is not going to easily correct itself. I love the fact that the factories have chosen to get involved in both Stock & Super Stock again but it must be on a level playing field which it currently is not--Now rumor has it that NHRA is taking/going to take a look at the current situation but do not look for any Corrections/Remedies whatever until after Pomona this year... My K/sa car is nowhere near a 1.25-1.50 under car much less a 1.00 car and because of this inequity it is parked other than for my own testing and hopefully improving on my combo--Comp387

10-05-2010, 07:46 PM	#32
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Ford CJ's and Mopar DP's NHRA is now on the case Regarding the CJ & DP cars they are either classed wrong or the HP ratings are no- where near realistic---Think of it this way even if they sandbag ,the POTENTIAL POWER is there to stay ahead of a similiarly classed car that IS NOT either a CJ or DP while racing in any race--They also because of the Bogus HP or Class classification have the POTENTIAL to be quicker than another car that is PROPERLY HP rated or class classified--We are not comparing apples to apples here but we ARE comparing apples to oranges. Unless or until the HP ratings AND/OR the class designations are corrected this inequality will continue to exist. They currently have an unfair advantage that is not available to ANY other car that is not EITHER a CJ or DP and it is not going to easily correct itself. I love the fact that the factories have chosen to get involved in both Stock & Super Stock again but it must be on a level playing field which it currently is not--Now rumor has it that NHRA is taking/going to take a look at the current situation but do not look for any Corrections/Remedies whatever until after Pomona this year... My K/sa car is nowhere near a 1.25-1.50 under car much less a 1.00 car and because of this inequity it is parked other than for my own testing and hopefully improving on my combo--Comp387