Newbie looking to start in stock

[Detroit Bob]

The divisional race at National Trail is coming up the weekend of 22-24. Go to it. Talk to the guys in stock, ask any and every question you can think of. Don't worry they will all happily talk to you. As they say there are no stupid questions.
MY brother and me did the same thing 4 years ago, it helped a lot.

[Joe Marcinowski]

Originally Posted by Bidwell84

I am from Millersport, Ohio. I race at national trail raceway in Hebron, Ohio. It's less than 10 miles from the house and garage. I've raced in Texas but that was when I was stationed there. I have a great work setup. But my focus will be on the local racing before makng runs far away of course. When I compete I do okay. I want to get into stock eliminator. The cars in STK and SS are great to watch. If anyone knows a person to meet with close that would be great. I have a photo graphic memory, just lose the film sometimes. I've learned a ton by just asking the question. Send more knowledge.

Check out the Buckeye Stock / Super Stock group on this site. Bunch of good guys to talk to and I believe they have a race next weekend at National Trail.

I'm the exception here. I built my car and would do it again. Certainly wasn't the cheapest way and I couldn't run the index when I started but I learned a lot doing it that way. If your going to build your own, I highly advise you to look through the Dime Rocket thread for something that might interest you.

Most Stock and Super Stock racer's are the nicest people you'll ever meet and the fast guys will talk to you. Seek them out and it will shorten the learning curve. They will not give you all the black magic but if you seem willing to learn (work) they will help you.

Good luck and welcome!

[Fred Lee]

I would say that Joe gave you the best advice about getting involved with your local racers
that way you will understand exactly what you will be getting into before even choosing a particular car.
I have raced both small and big block chevy in Stock. I am currently building a 70 Camaro
with both small block and big block combinations in mind. I have 2 complete drivetrains,
4 and 5 series ring and pinions, extra traction systems, shocks, headers, carbs, intakes, heads for high compression or low compression, etc.
If you found a 78-81 Camaro body to work with, I would let you try or borrow the small block
parts you need to get you going. I even have a new .030 over TRW dish piston 305 short block all assembled with .373-.410 cheater cam for the Billy Nees "Dime Rocket" classes.

If interested call my cell phone 231-740-5534 Fred Lee