New cars, old cars and horsepower ratings.

[Marvin Robinson]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Could we stay focused on the subject? Start a thread in tech about tunning your carbs or FI. This thread is supposed to revolve about ideas to keep the older cars in attendance.
Right, wrong or indifferent to NHRA adding the Super Cars, they are here to stay. I firmly believe (again, right or wrong, that's my opinion) NHRA doesn't want S/SS to go away, nor do I believe they want to see the "traditional" cars to fade away. I'm of the opinion NHRA is somewhat concerned about the top heaviness of the Super Cars and are open to debate amongst the S/SS committee to find a reasonable solution. As stated earlier, no solution is foolproof but I believe something can be worked out which will benefit many.
Logistically, I can't see any way NHRA would want to ad another class such as Stock GT to park, much less police.
I believe the factories are behind seeing more heads up runs and do not like the combo races based on my own conversations and also hearsay.
All issues combined can be resolved with combining sticks and autos & lowering the HP of the older vehicles. Things like Stick or auto HP standards can be worked out (those I've spoken to & myself don't care which HP is used or split the difference) and a 5% drop in HP would find a lot of cars approximately 150#'s lighter.
To summarize, the face of Stock doesn't change with HP changes. It's easy & across the board.
Combining sticks and autos leads to more heads up runs and most likely an increase in competition and less lifting.
For it or against it, let your representatives know your thoughts.

Jeff,

Why tamper with the maybe 4000+ combos that the older cars represent, just change the factors on the new cars, and you only have to deal with about 25-30 combos. Limiting the factory engine combo game would help.... some of those Ford combos are actually factory GT/Stock cars already (a 352 or 428 Mustang???). Making the adjustments where the problem is, is the way to go