New Jr. Stock Class

[Dick Butler]

Originally Posted by MAURICE BLENDHEIM

Dick...I care about Stock and Super Stock. The words Inexpensive" and "simple" are not relative to these classes. I can't help but think the previously mentioned vehicles that have a reputation for being passed in the slow lane on the highway, on the way to an event can somehow find a spot in our staging lanes. Stock and Super Stock represent American Muscle and should remain that way! Some of the oldest Super Stock racers run cars in the 8's at 150+ and 9 second Stockers also run by the senior racers and they are enjoying it. I don't think a "Neon or Aveo Shootout" would be worth standing up in an outhouse to watch!!! Entry level racing is called Bracket racing. If you want to race Stock and Super Stock it simply costs money if you care. We need to lose these "under a grand" and "dime rocket" thoughts it is belittling the classes and the sanctioning body and fans already don't make room for us. Stock and Super Stock pits represent innovation, intelligence, experience, financial commitment , respect and professionalism. So please think about something more sensible. MB (just my opinion)

Some good thoughts but missed the point that the cost to run a Stocker or SS shouldnt have to be the same as a family home, the same as 4 years salary or be a moving target produced allowed by only factory standards.
Jr Stock wasnt the FASTEST or the most Expensive Muscle cars built but provided a heck of a lot of personal satisfaction and challenge on an affordable level.
They were a challenge across country for innovation and skills. They appealed to spectators and racers knowing the fact most could compete.