Where do Sealed motors run? - Page 2

Dick Butler · 11-08-2015, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the information about the cheating possibilities. Sounds like NHRA doesn't need anything like that. Another can of worms..
Coyote class runs the 525 motor which is the Drag race version. Seems like a more open motor class would be easier to control...

Tony Corley · 11-12-2015, 08:32 PM

Dick, I truly hope, for your sake, that your other attributes are not as short as your memory, lol. It's only been 6 or so months ago that I posted and you and I discussed on this same forum information about NMRA Coyote Stock and NMCA LS Challenge being factory sealed crate engine, heads up classes. They are proven to work, fairly easy to police, relatively inexpensive (compared to all other heads up) classes,with factory support. What more could a heads up racer want? Lol NHRA would do well to adopt these programs.

Dick Butler · 11-12-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Corley

Dick, I truly hope, for your sake, that your other attributes are not as short as your memory, lol. It's only been 6 or so months ago that I posted and you and I discussed on this same forum information about NMRA Coyote Stock and NMCA LS Challenge being factory sealed crate engine, heads up classes. They are proven to work, fairly easy to police, relatively inexpensive (compared to all other heads up) classes,with factory support. What more could a heads up racer want? Lol NHRA would do well to adopt these programs.

Thanks Tony, you caught me. I had tried various web sites after our discussion. Then after the latest posts could not find again. I hoped to sneak it back out as a topic to find more information. So many guys talk about the cheaters in round track it is a shame. Maybe not enforcement... Sounds good to me too.

Tony Corley · 11-13-2015, 10:33 PM

The classes are thriving in NMRA and NMCA, and the way they are set up makes cheating very hard to do.

GUMP · 11-14-2015, 09:17 AM

I have to agree with Tony. The NMCA/NMRA sealed classes are not the same deal as the roundy-round stuff. To my knowledge, there are no "authorized" rebuilders for the DR525. The seals are also way different on the DR525.

Dick Butler · 11-14-2015, 09:42 AM

Suppose Chevy would like to support the class at an NHRA sanction? I imagine they are sponsor at NMCA events, right? The financial opposite of SS/AH don't you think? I guess it needs input from racers who have seen it flourish at the other sanction. It would have a group of racers ready to make the introduction events....I need to read the trans rules etc
Chevrolet Performance Stock DR525 motor and controller only $9000.00 from Jegs.

GUMP · 11-14-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Butler

Suppose Chevy would like to support the class at an NHRA sanction? I imagine they are sponsor at NMCA events, right? The financial opposite of SS/AH don't you think? I guess it needs input from racers who have seen it flourish at the other sanction. It would have a group of racers ready to make the introduction events....I need to read the trans rules etc
Chevrolet Performance Stock DR525 motor and controller only $9000.00 from Jegs.

Why wouldn't you run the NMCA? They treat racers well, the payouts aren't bad, and they have a national championship. They also need the car count.

Stewart Way · 11-14-2015, 03:40 PM

Dick
As one Grandpa to another, take this as it is meant, humor. My 8 year old grandson corrects me every time I call an engine a motor. "Grandpa, a motor is electric, an engine is gas". With that in mind I was going to post earlier that they use sealed motors at the local slot car track but some folks get upset about anything so I held of but what the heck. Really, by definition, motor is correct for both but I let him correct me anyway.

Dick Butler · 11-14-2015, 04:48 PM

[QUOTE=Stewart Way;487966]Dick
As one Grandpa to another, take this as it is meant, humor. "Grandpa, a motor is electric, an engine is gas".

Thanks Stewart. Well worth the chuckle....

Dick Butler · 11-14-2015, 04:51 PM

Gump, I have not really found very many local NMCA meets in Ohio. BOwling Green is good, Norwalk too? Guess I haven't found the full schedule... No problem with a new organization...New friends versus 30 + yr friends would be different.

11-08-2015, 12:34 PM	#11
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? Thanks for the information about the cheating possibilities. Sounds like NHRA doesn't need anything like that. Another can of worms.. Coyote class runs the 525 motor which is the Drag race version. Seems like a more open motor class would be easier to control...

11-12-2015, 08:32 PM	#12
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? Dick, I truly hope, for your sake, that your other attributes are not as short as your memory, lol. It's only been 6 or so months ago that I posted and you and I discussed on this same forum information about NMRA Coyote Stock and NMCA LS Challenge being factory sealed crate engine, heads up classes. They are proven to work, fairly easy to police, relatively inexpensive (compared to all other heads up) classes,with factory support. What more could a heads up racer want? Lol NHRA would do well to adopt these programs.

11-13-2015, 10:33 PM	#14
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? The classes are thriving in NMRA and NMCA, and the way they are set up makes cheating very hard to do.

11-14-2015, 09:17 AM	#15
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,822 Likes: 2,166 Liked 2,346 Times in 552 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? I have to agree with Tony. The NMCA/NMRA sealed classes are not the same deal as the roundy-round stuff. To my knowledge, there are no "authorized" rebuilders for the DR525. The seals are also way different on the DR525.

11-14-2015, 09:42 AM	#16
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? Suppose Chevy would like to support the class at an NHRA sanction? I imagine they are sponsor at NMCA events, right? The financial opposite of SS/AH don't you think? I guess it needs input from racers who have seen it flourish at the other sanction. It would have a group of racers ready to make the introduction events....I need to read the trans rules etc Chevrolet Performance Stock DR525 motor and controller only $9000.00 from Jegs. Last edited by Dick Butler; 11-14-2015 at 10:08 AM.

11-14-2015, 03:40 PM	#18
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? Dick As one Grandpa to another, take this as it is meant, humor. My 8 year old grandson corrects me every time I call an engine a motor. "Grandpa, a motor is electric, an engine is gas". With that in mind I was going to post earlier that they use sealed motors at the local slot car track but some folks get upset about anything so I held of but what the heck. Really, by definition, motor is correct for both but I let him correct me anyway. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

11-14-2015, 04:48 PM	#19
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? [QUOTE=Stewart Way;487966]Dick As one Grandpa to another, take this as it is meant, humor. "Grandpa, a motor is electric, an engine is gas". Thanks Stewart. Well worth the chuckle....

11-14-2015, 04:51 PM	#20
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Where do Sealed motors run? Gump, I have not really found very many local NMCA meets in Ohio. BOwling Green is good, Norwalk too? Guess I haven't found the full schedule... No problem with a new organization...New friends versus 30 + yr friends would be different.