NHRA ProStock changes coming!

russellauto1 · 07-17-2015, 06:50 PM

Hey, It was just a suggestion. I thought This Was A talk Forum To discuss different ideas and subjects. You don't need to make stupid negative comments on suggestions.

I have seen alot Heavier Cars with Smaller tires and alot more motor get down a track Half as good as a National Event Prepped Surface. Not really any reason a pro stock car can't get down the track.

Pro Stock is my Favorite Class. I also Liked Pro Stock Truck.

JHeath · 07-17-2015, 07:43 PM

[QUOTE=russellauto1;476734]Hey, It was just a suggestion. I thought This Was A talk Forum To discuss different ideas and subjects. You don't need to make stupid negative comments on suggestions.

I have seen alot Heavier Cars with Smaller tires and alot more motor get down a track Half as good as a National Event Prepped Surface. Not really any reason a pro stock car can't get down the track.

Pro Stock is my Favorite Class. I also Liked Pro Stock Truck.

When was the last time YOU ran a Pro Stock car down a race track ? And exactly how many times did these "Heavier cars with Smaller tires get down the track ?

russellauto1 · 07-17-2015, 08:26 PM

NMCA do it 10.5 tire

Cobra Jets Do it every weekend

joespanova · 07-17-2015, 08:35 PM

Look , its not the 1970's any more. The evolutional nature of "everything" means that the status quo lose's out to change eventually., like it or not........and some people are going to get "butt hurt" in the process.

As long as the game fits our plan we're happy..............and when it changes we protest. But that "new" game plan is suddenly appealing to someone else.............probaly guys who gravitate towards the 10.5 stuff?
How long do you really expect this "Pro Stock" staus quo should last? Another 20 years ? Give me a break.

randy wilson · 07-17-2015, 11:33 PM

Pro Stock will die without any changes. Pro Stock will die quicker with drastic changes. Pro Stock is on the way way out. I hate it, but it's true.

Sean Marconette · 07-17-2015, 11:47 PM

It's real easy for all the non racers in a specific class to say throw all that you have invested in the trash, there are wholesale changes coming like it or not. The current players in Pro Stock need to be the ones telling NHRA what they can or cannot sacrifice for the future. After all it's their investments on the line.

I wish Ford was still represented and hope Mr Wescott the best so we have someone to root for in a Ford.
At least Chevy has a Camaro, and previously Ford had a Mustang in PS. I cannot understand why Dodge has not made the Challenger as the car represented? To have an actual RWD V8 car instead of the Dart would make more sense.

The new TV coverage next year could breath new life into all of the classes, hopefully it's more than the fuel oilers that get coverage. Otherwise why would a potential sponsor want to invest in a Pro class that gets overlooked during TV coverage.

FS Fan · 07-17-2015, 08:28 PM

if the goal is to grow factory participation then NHRA needs to make a change. Even GM is living off investment from long ago. Which works because the class hasn't changed significantly in hardware. I have heard that they didn't even pay for the new body. I am betting their total annual investment is less than Dodge because AJ.

If the goal is to bring in young kids then it's missing the mark because a 30 year old has never sat in a NEW carbureted car. Camaro has a 2.0l turbo engine in it. How can they relate to a current pro stock car? Then trying to explain it brings up that it isn't Stock, and for most of the field it isn't Pro in that the make money racing the class. You can finish top ten, maybe top four, and be cash negative on the season.

This isn't to say pro stock as it is is bad. It's actually pretty amazing. But I can't tell what it wants to be. If it wants to stay as it is then it's not realistic to think that it will grow in fans, sponsorship, or participation. But if everyone is happy with that then what's the problem?
As for the FS cars becoming pro stock that won't happen overnight and someone needs to be in charge of steering that ship If that's the direction NHRA wants to take it.
Personally I would like to see new street cars in Stock, Super Stock become more for engine builders and performance, and both be tied to Pro Stock. It would be nice if some one could see a Pro car that looked and used parts the same as a car they can buy, and they could start racing with that car.

07-17-2015, 06:50 PM	#1
russellauto1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 149 Likes: 2 Liked 35 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! Hey, It was just a suggestion. I thought This Was A talk Forum To discuss different ideas and subjects. You don't need to make stupid negative comments on suggestions. I have seen alot Heavier Cars with Smaller tires and alot more motor get down a track Half as good as a National Event Prepped Surface. Not really any reason a pro stock car can't get down the track. Pro Stock is my Favorite Class. I also Liked Pro Stock Truck. Last edited by russellauto1; 07-17-2015 at 07:06 PM.

07-17-2015, 07:43 PM	#2
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! [QUOTE=russellauto1;476734]Hey, It was just a suggestion. I thought This Was A talk Forum To discuss different ideas and subjects. You don't need to make stupid negative comments on suggestions. I have seen alot Heavier Cars with Smaller tires and alot more motor get down a track Half as good as a National Event Prepped Surface. Not really any reason a pro stock car can't get down the track. Pro Stock is my Favorite Class. I also Liked Pro Stock Truck. When was the last time YOU ran a Pro Stock car down a race track ? And exactly how many times did these "Heavier cars with Smaller tires get down the track ? __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

07-17-2015, 08:26 PM	#3
russellauto1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 149 Likes: 2 Liked 35 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! NMCA do it 10.5 tire Cobra Jets Do it every weekend

07-17-2015, 08:35 PM	#4
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! Look , its not the 1970's any more. The evolutional nature of "everything" means that the status quo lose's out to change eventually., like it or not........and some people are going to get "butt hurt" in the process. As long as the game fits our plan we're happy..............and when it changes we protest. But that "new" game plan is suddenly appealing to someone else.............probaly guys who gravitate towards the 10.5 stuff? How long do you really expect this "Pro Stock" staus quo should last? Another 20 years ? Give me a break.

07-17-2015, 11:33 PM	#5
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! Pro Stock will die without any changes. Pro Stock will die quicker with drastic changes. Pro Stock is on the way way out. I hate it, but it's true. __________________ don,t have one

07-17-2015, 11:47 PM	#6
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! It's real easy for all the non racers in a specific class to say throw all that you have invested in the trash, there are wholesale changes coming like it or not. The current players in Pro Stock need to be the ones telling NHRA what they can or cannot sacrifice for the future. After all it's their investments on the line. I wish Ford was still represented and hope Mr Wescott the best so we have someone to root for in a Ford. At least Chevy has a Camaro, and previously Ford had a Mustang in PS. I cannot understand why Dodge has not made the Challenger as the car represented? To have an actual RWD V8 car instead of the Dart would make more sense. The new TV coverage next year could breath new life into all of the classes, hopefully it's more than the fuel oilers that get coverage. Otherwise why would a potential sponsor want to invest in a Pro class that gets overlooked during TV coverage. __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

07-17-2015, 08:28 PM	#7
FS Fan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! if the goal is to grow factory participation then NHRA needs to make a change. Even GM is living off investment from long ago. Which works because the class hasn't changed significantly in hardware. I have heard that they didn't even pay for the new body. I am betting their total annual investment is less than Dodge because AJ. If the goal is to bring in young kids then it's missing the mark because a 30 year old has never sat in a NEW carbureted car. Camaro has a 2.0l turbo engine in it. How can they relate to a current pro stock car? Then trying to explain it brings up that it isn't Stock, and for most of the field it isn't Pro in that the make money racing the class. You can finish top ten, maybe top four, and be cash negative on the season. This isn't to say pro stock as it is is bad. It's actually pretty amazing. But I can't tell what it wants to be. If it wants to stay as it is then it's not realistic to think that it will grow in fans, sponsorship, or participation. But if everyone is happy with that then what's the problem? As for the FS cars becoming pro stock that won't happen overnight and someone needs to be in charge of steering that ship If that's the direction NHRA wants to take it. Personally I would like to see new street cars in Stock, Super Stock become more for engine builders and performance, and both be tied to Pro Stock. It would be nice if some one could see a Pro car that looked and used parts the same as a car they can buy, and they could start racing with that car.