2012 Race Camaro

CBS · 11-05-2011, 11:29 PM

Getting back to the subject of this thread.....

I don't think anybody would argue about the coolness of the new camaro....just as the mustang and DP are.....it's just the factors.....these cars are a great example of a stocker....all the right stuff....and brand new....what's not to like.....they even smell new...they're just so powerful....it should be interesting to see what the factors are.....

If they were by themselves....everybody would be doing cartwheels about them....

Lets see what happens......

Rock.....

Ed Wright · 11-06-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CBS

Getting back to the subject of this thread.....

I don't think anybody would argue about the coolness of the new camaro....just as the mustang and DP are.....it's just the factors.....these cars are a great example of a stocker....all the right stuff....and brand new....what's not to like.....they even smell new...they're just so powerful....it should be interesting to see what the factors are.....

If they were by themselves....everybody would be doing cartwheels about them....

Lets see what happens......

Rock.....

I agree!

Alan Roehrich · 11-06-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CBS

Getting back to the subject of this thread.....

I don't think anybody would argue about the coolness of the new camaro....just as the mustang and DP are.....it's just the factors.....these cars are a great example of a stocker....all the right stuff....and brand new....what's not to like.....they even smell new...they're just so powerful....it should be interesting to see what the factors are.....

If they were by themselves....everybody would be doing cartwheels about them....

Lets see what happens......

Rock.....

Yep, they are cool. "Great example of a stocker"? I'm not so sure about that.

Greg Hill · 11-06-2011, 08:55 AM

Rock, with all due respect, there is nothing stock about any of these new factory hot rods. They were built out of parts books and other than the body have very little to do with what is sold to the public.

Ed Wright · 11-06-2011, 09:24 AM

I think they would be great racing each other.

ALMACK · 11-06-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I think they would be great racing each other.

... in their own class.

Ed Wright · 11-06-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

... in their own class.

Right. I don't think there will be a separate eliminator however.

Pvt Parts · 11-06-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

... in their own class.

A,B,C and D/FX Isn't that really what they are???? Factory experimental??? Marketing or Performance based, they are still an experiment for the auto makers. Even at that the question remains..... "Do they really fit the criteria for any kind of factory produced, "Stock" automobile???

Welcome to the "new math" where 2 + 2 = 5

Wayne Kerr · 11-06-2011, 08:44 PM

There are 2 sides to the story regarding "Stock" eliminator, those with older cars that "grew up" in stock eliminator, and those that embrace the new cars.

Bottom line, times change....either you stay up with the times or get left behind.

NHRA has specific rules that allowed the manufacturers to build the new cars for stock.
They are legal Glendora approved it .

Now, as far as stock goes, I can cite a couple of things that you stock vets can't argue with;
Can you fit a 9x30 tire on a 67 nova for example, without modifications that are not permitted under the rules? NO
Did your cars come from the factory with hoods that have a 1" gap at the back? NO

If you disagree with these 2 points, I can get really serious about your beloved older stockers.

See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

THE LEGEND · 11-09-2011, 08:33 AM

I did'nt read all 14 pages just skimmed through it. My observation.
1) It's about time Chevy!
2) It's not how many COPO they sale. It's about how many v-6 stripped down models they will now sale at the dealer. Remember "Win on Sunday sale on Monday"
3) I agree they should be in their own classification in Stock Eliminator. IHRA does that now.
4) Stock Eliminator is Still Bracket racing as long as Shoe Polish is Allowed. If you don't want it called that run it like COMP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chip

11-05-2011, 11:29 PM	#1
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 2012 Race Camaro Getting back to the subject of this thread..... I don't think anybody would argue about the coolness of the new camaro....just as the mustang and DP are.....it's just the factors.....these cars are a great example of a stocker....all the right stuff....and brand new....what's not to like.....they even smell new...they're just so powerful....it should be interesting to see what the factors are..... If they were by themselves....everybody would be doing cartwheels about them.... Lets see what happens...... Rock.....

11-06-2011, 08:55 AM	#4
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: 2012 Race Camaro Rock, with all due respect, there is nothing stock about any of these new factory hot rods. They were built out of parts books and other than the body have very little to do with what is sold to the public. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

11-06-2011, 09:24 AM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: 2012 Race Camaro I think they would be great racing each other. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-06-2011, 08:44 PM	#9
Wayne Kerr Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Out to Lunch Posts: 191 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 2012 Race Camaro There are 2 sides to the story regarding "Stock" eliminator, those with older cars that "grew up" in stock eliminator, and those that embrace the new cars. Bottom line, times change....either you stay up with the times or get left behind. NHRA has specific rules that allowed the manufacturers to build the new cars for stock. They are legal Glendora approved it . Now, as far as stock goes, I can cite a couple of things that you stock vets can't argue with; Can you fit a 9x30 tire on a 67 nova for example, without modifications that are not permitted under the rules? NO Did your cars come from the factory with hoods that have a 1" gap at the back? NO If you disagree with these 2 points, I can get really serious about your beloved older stockers. See you at the races, Wayne Kerr

11-09-2011, 08:33 AM	#10
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2012 Race Camaro I did'nt read all 14 pages just skimmed through it. My observation. 1) It's about time Chevy! 2) It's not how many COPO they sale. It's about how many v-6 stripped down models they will now sale at the dealer. Remember "Win on Sunday sale on Monday" 3) I agree they should be in their own classification in Stock Eliminator. IHRA does that now. 4) Stock Eliminator is Still Bracket racing as long as Shoe Polish is Allowed. If you don't want it called that run it like COMP !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chip