Changes 2016

[Myron Piatek]

Originally Posted by Sean Cour

I personally think anyone running super stock, should be outfitted with all the same safety equipment as a SS/AM car. The reason why is ......we run these fast cars in elims, and if one gets out of shape and comes across the track and hits us at the finish line, we all will wish we had the same safety apparel as they have. It's a safety concern, no matter what class, slow, or fast you run. If you can't afford it, you shouldn't be racing. My 2 cents.

That's a good and logical point that has been brought up before. But to put things into perspective, the disparity is even greater in Stock, especially since the factory race cars were introduced. Some are in the high 8's and have the opportunity to race against Stockers in the mid-teens.


Full cages, full face helmets and SFI 5 suits would be prudent in slow stockers because of this, but it isn't beneficial to the health of our sport. No easy solutions or suggestions that I can see, at least not without more controversy.

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

That's a good and logical point that has been brought up before. But to put things into perspective, the disparity is even greater in Stock, especially since the factory race cars were introduced. Some are in the high 8's and have the opportunity to race against Stockers in the mid-teens.


Full cages, full face helmets and SFI 5 suits would be prudent in slow stockers because of this, but it isn't beneficial to the health of our sport. No easy solutions or suggestions that I can see, at least not without more controversy.

As with a lot of changes, there are going to be a few unintended effects of the comp license requirement for "slow" FSS cars.

The no license SS/JA and GT/HA and slower allows a lot of older drivers to compete who may not be able to get a pass on the Comp Physical, also allows the younger drivers to get their feet wet in the 10 second and up SS classes.

This will not be the case with the FSS and FGT cars.......I guess I should send a email, but rules as currently revised may have a chilling effect on participation at least in SS.

Eric