Question Please

Michael Beard · 11-19-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Toby Lang

Ah yes, deep staging. Those were the days.

There were 6 or 7 Stockers at the Fall Footbrake Frenzy the other week, and at least three of us were deep staging! An R/SA, J/SA, and DF/S... go figure...

That's okay, we still find a way to compete in Class races, even if we're at a disadvantage. There's a lot of "fast car" guys out there that would be lost in the woods trying to drive something like the Dime Rockets of Ed Fernandez and Billy Nees! But, because "majority rules", I'm sure the rule will never be revisited. It'd probably be an embarrasment to the marketing department to have slow cars win.

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Originally Posted by Rusty Davenport

people do things because they WANT TO

I do agree with you. I also think that a lot of S/SS guys have a limited schedule that they want to run, and when they set that schedule, it's probably going to be points races, and most events outside of that aren't even on their radar.

To each their own, live n' let live, etc, etc...

danny waters sr · 11-19-2010, 11:10 AM

I do both ,i need the practice. With my work schedule and money limitations i just do not have enough seat time. Had plenty back in the day and have won more than my share in bracket racing (not in class racing YET ). Nothing wrong with either. Growed up watching the likes of Bobby Warren ,Garley Daniels , Ronnie Yopp, Dick Henry, Troy Humphrey an Ed Mcglawhorn and the list goes on..... The point is they were class racers and very good at it. My dream was to be able to race like they did,but i only had a budget for bracket racing , It still did not stop me from the dream i had. Some start out as class racers and some do as i did and work their way to their dreams. If truth was know there are a lot of both now days for this very reason. I used to go to the dragstrip at KDS and mark the windows at tech (for free ,just to get in to the races and watch). I am proud to say my shoe polish has marked a few champs in those days and some are still doing it. Do what you choose , I do both and have FUN at it.

chris3racing · 11-19-2010, 11:36 AM

Danny you are correct and by those names you mentioned, old. I am on my second time around. God has given my wife and I the opportunity to go back out racing with my son and my grandsons and I don't care what type of drag racing it is . We run brackets races, nostalgia races, Pinks All Out (love that racing), some charity racing, yes no payment money involved and trying some class racing. I am not sure that class racing now is going to be what I remember class racing being. As you and I discussed at the recent race at Kinston, it made me feel good to be at Kinston on a Sunday afternoon and see the cars coming in. As we talked about in the pits that day, there are a lot of memories of class racing in the days of the Modified Production and Gasser races at that track. Race what you want to race (can afford to race) and don't put down the other guy or gal, it all comes down to enjoying what your doing and who gets the win light.

You have a personnal message when you get a chance.

Hemiparts · 11-19-2010, 01:47 PM

Here's my 2 cents worth.. being a second generation racer I have to tell you with all the rules and stipulations that they put in place to be a "Class Racer " they are fast pushing my generation into other area's of the sport ( NMCA/ NMRA/ ADRL / Pinks All-Out). Being in the Mopar Performance parts business, I see and talk to a lot of guys my age 35 and younger and they are all saying the same thing. When I was growing up I lived to hear pops and my uncles tell stories of the like of Ronnie Sox , Bobby Warren , Harold Denton ,Melvin Yow, E.T Watson and all those guys @ the old Sanford Dragstrip or Kinston or EZ-Street ( Dunn Benson) in the hayday of Stk and Superstock. And when I got my Duster that was my intent was to follow in Pops and thoses guys footsteps, but I have to tell you I'm getting closer and closer to changing direction and looking to do something diffrent with my car. Not trying to make anyone mad, or cause any discontent, just telling you what's going on in my generation and if you guys want to see Stk/Superstock contiune to florish it needs to be more accessible and fesible. Again no ill feelings intended just my 2 cents

Chris

KingReptile · 11-19-2010, 02:00 PM

Myself I like to race bigger races wheres theres prestige.The Fayetville combo is a great race wish I could go .A liitle fellowship among people I know is why I race div and National races.I also race Gear Jammers because I know people there.

11-19-2010, 11:10 AM	#2
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question Please I do both ,i need the practice. With my work schedule and money limitations i just do not have enough seat time. Had plenty back in the day and have won more than my share in bracket racing (not in class racing YET ). Nothing wrong with either. Growed up watching the likes of Bobby Warren ,Garley Daniels , Ronnie Yopp, Dick Henry, Troy Humphrey an Ed Mcglawhorn and the list goes on..... The point is they were class racers and very good at it. My dream was to be able to race like they did,but i only had a budget for bracket racing , It still did not stop me from the dream i had. Some start out as class racers and some do as i did and work their way to their dreams. If truth was know there are a lot of both now days for this very reason. I used to go to the dragstrip at KDS and mark the windows at tech (for free ,just to get in to the races and watch). I am proud to say my shoe polish has marked a few champs in those days and some are still doing it. Do what you choose , I do both and have FUN at it. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

11-19-2010, 11:36 AM	#3
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question Please Danny you are correct and by those names you mentioned, old. I am on my second time around. God has given my wife and I the opportunity to go back out racing with my son and my grandsons and I don't care what type of drag racing it is . We run brackets races, nostalgia races, Pinks All Out (love that racing), some charity racing, yes no payment money involved and trying some class racing. I am not sure that class racing now is going to be what I remember class racing being. As you and I discussed at the recent race at Kinston, it made me feel good to be at Kinston on a Sunday afternoon and see the cars coming in. As we talked about in the pits that day, there are a lot of memories of class racing in the days of the Modified Production and Gasser races at that track. Race what you want to race (can afford to race) and don't put down the other guy or gal, it all comes down to enjoying what your doing and who gets the win light. You have a personnal message when you get a chance.

11-19-2010, 01:47 PM	#4
Hemiparts Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, N.C Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question Please Here's my 2 cents worth.. being a second generation racer I have to tell you with all the rules and stipulations that they put in place to be a "Class Racer " they are fast pushing my generation into other area's of the sport ( NMCA/ NMRA/ ADRL / Pinks All-Out). Being in the Mopar Performance parts business, I see and talk to a lot of guys my age 35 and younger and they are all saying the same thing. When I was growing up I lived to hear pops and my uncles tell stories of the like of Ronnie Sox , Bobby Warren , Harold Denton ,Melvin Yow, E.T Watson and all those guys @ the old Sanford Dragstrip or Kinston or EZ-Street ( Dunn Benson) in the hayday of Stk and Superstock. And when I got my Duster that was my intent was to follow in Pops and thoses guys footsteps, but I have to tell you I'm getting closer and closer to changing direction and looking to do something diffrent with my car. Not trying to make anyone mad, or cause any discontent, just telling you what's going on in my generation and if you guys want to see Stk/Superstock contiune to florish it needs to be more accessible and fesible. Again no ill feelings intended just my 2 cents Chris

11-19-2010, 02:00 PM	#5
KingReptile Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question Please Myself I like to race bigger races wheres theres prestige.The Fayetville combo is a great race wish I could go .A liitle fellowship among people I know is why I race div and National races.I also race Gear Jammers because I know people there.