New "Dime Rocket" combo added to guide!

[Dwight Southerland]

When qualifying and going fast becomes a factor in the chase for money, then the dime rockets will not longer cost dimes. I'm glad for there to be more options for people to build cars that don't have to cost so much money and be competitive. The costs associated with attending and traveling is enough by itself to be a stumbling block for people to get involved, much less $30k plus to have a car to compete with. Now if we can just figure out how to win with one of those dime rockets.


Dick, I love that you are so passionate about what you feel is an answer with the mod classes. However, if it would come to pass that your class became an eliminator formula that opened doors for real prize money, titles and championship type support, the cost of competing in your class would be more than it is for an SS car.

[Lyn Smith]

Dick, build one of your "non wild spec motors" and show how cheap it can be done.

[Bob Don]

Dime rockets require hard work too...

[MikeMoller]

Originally Posted by Bob Don

Dime rockets require hard work too...

X2 - But I am glad to see something added that can be built on a budget. Only real way to get more people out there racing - younger generation.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

X2 - But I am glad to see something added that can be built on a budget. Only real way to get more people out there racing - younger generation.

The "younger generation" can't relate to old cars! That MonteCarlo is 28 years old! I hate to say it but we need V6 and 4 cylinder new Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers in the guide and rated as to be competitive. And in dragracing, the FWD stuff ain't gonna cut it.

[Dwight Southerland]

Mostly agreed, Billy. Why aren't the new cars in the guide like had been done in the past. NHRA doesn't want a new V6 or 4-cyl car racing? Or is it the manufacturers?

[JWagner]

I am a little confused as to how this can be called a "dime rocket". Isn't the cost of pistons,rings,camshafts,valves,ignition,headers,ma chine work,transmission,torque converter,shifter, rear gears, spool,axles,wheels,slicks,fuel system,efi computer,paint,gauges,and all the miscellaneous stuff about the same as most other cars?
Jim

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

The "younger generation" can't relate to old cars! That MonteCarlo is 28 years old! I hate to say it but we need V6 and 4 cylinder new Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers in the guide and rated as to be competitive. And in dragracing, the FWD stuff ain't gonna cut it.

The late model 6 cyl. Mustangs have been in the classification guide for 2 seasons now. ( 2011-2014 models )

Not exactly dime rockets IMO, even if you do find a flood damage or collision repair car and put the roll bar in it and other mandated stuff.
It's possible you could get one race ready for less than $ 10K I suppose.

[Karl Owens]

what are the differences between this engine combo and the V-6 truck? head, intake #s, cc's etc

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

The "younger generation" can't relate to old cars! That MonteCarlo is 28 years old!

Uh, you do know that your defending NHRA Stock National Champion is 25, right?