Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018

Larry Hill · 10-01-2017, 08:35 AM

I believe the first 7 second run will be at a non NHRA event. Reason, track prep will not be a compromise between T/F, F/C, and Pro Stock. The track will be prepared for dead hook all the way to the finish line.

Factory Showdown was good at St.Louis. A lot of the teams had a much better handle on suspension and engine management. It will be a very good show next year!

With Factory Showdown having its own eliminator the DNQ's should not be able to invade Stock eliminator, this will make most of us happy.

Pistol Pete · 10-01-2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I believe the first 7 second run will be at a non NHRA event. Reason, track prep will not be a compromise between T/F, F/C, and Pro Stock. The track will be prepared for dead hook all the way to the finish line.

Factory Showdown was good at St.Louis. A lot of the teams had a much better handle on suspension and engine management. It will be a very good show next year!

With Factory Showdown having its own eliminator the DNQ's should not be able to invade Stock eliminator, this will make most of us happy.

I counted 12 FS/XX cars that went into the eliminator but most didn't make the 1st rd.
call.

jmcarter · 10-01-2017, 09:08 AM

Having their own eliminator is great and future expansion to beyond seven events is probably a certainty. Pro Mod will probably expand more as well...only downside I see is that quotas for the rest of Sportsman classes might decrease.

As for the first seven, would not be surprised to see it at the Dutch next weekend. Weather forecasts change by the hour of course but looks to be VERY fast so I'm planning on going if only to spectate.

Geoff Turk · 10-01-2017, 09:43 AM

Great news !

340Cuda · 10-01-2017, 09:56 AM

I like it!

Since they are now in their own eliminator, I would like to see them get a little more tire.

Is there larger size that would fit all the cars with out modification?

I don't enjoy tire smoking runs any better in FSS than I do Top Fuel.

However if the stocker tire is all that will fit all of them, I think that is the way it should stay.

Bill

Kevin McKenna · 10-01-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I like it!

Since they are now in their own eliminator, I would like to see them get a little more tire.

Is there larger size that would fit all the cars with out modification?

I don't enjoy tire smoking runs any better in FSS than I do Top Fuel.

However if the stocker tire is all that will fit all of them, I think that is the way it should stay.

Bill

Respectively disagree. The nine-inch tire is key to the popularity and long-term success of the class. Being able to effectively manage all that power will help prevent an all-out "arms race" where the most powerful cars always win. You're going to have to be a tuner and a driver to make it in Factory Stock.

And yes, the show in St. Louis has so far been amazing.

goldformula · 10-01-2017, 04:35 PM

Quick question if I enter the factory stock showdown and say there is only 20 cars does that mean there would only be 4 in the class they would drop into?

Is this only for the factory stock showdown events?

Will the FS cars still run stock in the non showdown events or will there be a class mixing all FS cars blown and NA?

Mike Delahanty · 10-01-2017, 06:07 PM

Kevin, I agree.

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Originally Posted by Kevin McKenna

Respectively disagree. The nine-inch tire is key to the popularity and long-term success of the class. Being able to effectively manage all that power will help prevent an all-out "arms race" where the most powerful cars always win. You're going to have to be a tuner and a driver to make it in Factory Stock.

And yes, the show in St. Louis has so far been amazing.

10-01-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin McKenna

Respectively disagree. The nine-inch tire is key to the popularity and long-term success of the class. Being able to effectively manage all that power will help prevent an all-out "arms race" where the most powerful cars always win. You're going to have to be a tuner and a driver to make it in Factory Stock.

And yes, the show in St. Louis has so far been amazing.

Great Post!! Dead on!

troublemaker427 · 10-02-2017, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin McKenna

Respectively disagree. The nine-inch tire is key to the popularity and long-term success of the class. Being able to effectively manage all that power will help prevent an all-out "arms race" where the most powerful cars always win. You're going to have to be a tuner and a driver to make it in Factory Stock.

And yes, the show in St. Louis has so far been amazing.

I agree, they must stay with the 9" tire to keep the cars interesting to the fans.

I'm also disappointed that there are no events scheduled for the northeast. Englishtown or Maple Grove would be very supportive of these cars.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,672 Likes: 1,988 Liked 10,919 Times in 2,257 Posts	Re: Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018 I believe the first 7 second run will be at a non NHRA event. Reason, track prep will not be a compromise between T/F, F/C, and Pro Stock. The track will be prepared for dead hook all the way to the finish line. Factory Showdown was good at St.Louis. A lot of the teams had a much better handle on suspension and engine management. It will be a very good show next year! With Factory Showdown having its own eliminator the DNQ's should not be able to invade Stock eliminator, this will make most of us happy. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,310 Likes: 2,429 Liked 3,231 Times in 982 Posts	Re: Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018 Having their own eliminator is great and future expansion to beyond seven events is probably a certainty. Pro Mod will probably expand more as well...only downside I see is that quotas for the rest of Sportsman classes might decrease. As for the first seven, would not be surprised to see it at the Dutch next weekend. Weather forecasts change by the hour of course but looks to be VERY fast so I'm planning on going if only to spectate. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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Geoff Turk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 41 Likes: 12 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018 Great news !

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340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,679 Likes: 3,912 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018 I like it! Since they are now in their own eliminator, I would like to see them get a little more tire. Is there larger size that would fit all the cars with out modification? I don't enjoy tire smoking runs any better in FSS than I do Top Fuel. However if the stocker tire is all that will fit all of them, I think that is the way it should stay. Bill

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goldformula Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 6 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018 Quick question if I enter the factory stock showdown and say there is only 20 cars does that mean there would only be 4 in the class they would drop into? Is this only for the factory stock showdown events? Will the FS cars still run stock in the non showdown events or will there be a class mixing all FS cars blown and NA?