Pure Stock Thread - Foreign Makes

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by 7423

I do not know much about IHRA but NHRA sure needs a boost in moral and car count. That "fart can" crowd brings money and new blood and none of us are getting any younger.

I don't know, Charlie...Say what you want about NHRA..about whether they actually have a plan, or they just wing it, ....they always come back with something...right or wrong..
Let's look at this year's Gators... 35 % of the Stockers were new, factory race cars!
Plus they have a new clientele that won't mind paying $350 -400- even 500 dollar entries in a few years..
So what?..They lost a few of the low budget guys...Collateral damage!

I don't think they are worried about Pure Stock right now, do you?

[7423]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I don't think they are worried about Pure Stock right now, do you?

Worried?? No Mark, they are not worried about anything that involves the sportsman racers. As long as the they can get big $ from the crowd for Top Eliminator seating on Sunday to watch the pros blow up and throw parts in the stands, all will be well in Glendora.

I am only suggesting a way to involve new blood in the sport. Mark, you have been racing for what, 5 or 6 decades? When was the last time you saw a youngster who wanted to race a 69 Camaro or a 2013 Camaro? Honda's are todays Hemi Cuda's and SS 396 Chevelle's.

I think it is time for a change.......................jus sayin'

[cicero819]

Originally Posted by 7423

Worried?? No Mark, they are not worried about anything that involves the sportsman racers. As long as the they can get big $ from the crowd for Top Eliminator seating on Sunday to watch the pros blow up and throw parts in the stands, all will be well in Glendora.

I am only suggesting a way to involve new blood in the sport. Mark, you have been racing for what, 5 or 6 decades? When was the last time you saw a youngster who wanted to race a 69 Camaro or a 2013 Camaro? Honda's are todays Hemi Cuda's and SS 396 Chevelle's.

I think it is time for a change.......................jus sayin'

Charlie don't forget Mark Yacavone won Stock Eliminator in Englishtown With a four cylinder Escort, he was a revolutionary way back then. You're right Mark, NHRA isn't looking back in their rear view finder for the racers they've ran over with their price gouging.Claude

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by cicero819

Charlie don't forget Mark Yacavone won Stock Eliminator in Englishtown With a four cylinder Escort, he was a revolutionary way back then. You're right Mark, NHRA isn't looking back in their rear view finder for the racers they've ran over with their price gouging.Claude

YES I remember that !!

The Flint Stone mobile..

He needed a new set of Tennis Shoes after the race

Mark nailed them with other slow Stockers too.

Remember Stan Welch in his W/S Station Wagon who also seemed to take the stripe a lot.

D

[Terry Witzel]

I just hope I don't have to put neon lights under my Camaro to be legal after a rules change.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Terry Witzel

I just hope I don't have to put neon lights under my Camaro to be legal after a rules change.

It will make Collector changes easier

BTW nice pic of your launch !!

[Terry Witzel]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

It will make Collector changes easier

BTW nice pic of your launch !!

That was taken when I had a stick in the car, doesn't leave quite like that now.

[gumbalaya]

Originally Posted by Terry Witzel

I just hope I don't have to put neon lights under my Camaro to be legal after a rules change.

btw, neon lights under a car is soooooo 1994!

[treessavoy]

I sometimes take the PT cruiser to grudge race night at Gainesville, $20 to race all night. You would think that would bring in the fart can kids but it doesn't, there may be 10 cars there but that's the max.
The fact is that the last few generations are not interested in drag racing and most don't even know what it is.
Nope, just give them a computer,a $500.00 phone and a Mall and that's all they need.
Sad.

JimR