NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events - Page 3

4406mopar · 10-04-2017, 11:44 PM

No need for he countdown to the championship in this class, only be 6 cars participating.

They need to make room for all the Harley draggin' baggers, outlaw 8.5, etc, etc.

Go on YouTube, type in George Carlin stupid people.

Mike Jones · 10-04-2017, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom keedle

personally, if they'd do away with the fuel classes, i'd be ok with it.
if they want to make the track greasy, use some diesels...
keep in mind i'm strictly a spectater

If they got rid of the fuelers, you would be the only spectator

Mike A114

Tom keedle · 10-05-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jones

If they got rid of the fuelers, you would be the only spectator

Mike A114

unfortunately, you're probably right

joespanova · 10-05-2017, 08:36 AM

I agree the coverage on TV is a joke…………the problem arises from the TV production perspective. They are assuming the fans only have an interest in fuel cars.
This “ fan” has ZERO interest in fuel cars and I wish they’d go away , die. Hopefully sooner than later. In fact , Alcohol cars at least have the injected nitro vs blown cars ( dragsters) BUT they fail to include funny cars with the same combinations. I never did get that?

Pro Stock IS boring , all Camaro shows with DRIVERS who never turn a wrench or are clueless about the cars will never have the same appeal as the days of Glidden , Johnson , Iaconio , Reher Morrison Shepherd , Morgan , Rivera etc etc.
It's apparent the future is Pro Mod. And since the name Pro Stock implies a connection with OEM , fuel injection WAS the right thing to do.....if the class can't survive solely on that change alone it wasn't healthy to begin with.

Paradigm Shift · 10-05-2017, 08:40 AM

Mike Jones is certainly accurate in stating his observation of the spectator scenario.

These grotesque automotive caricatures are indeed the only draw. At this point, everything else is considered far too mundane.

85GT3 · 10-05-2017, 10:38 AM

Hopefully Mike Dunn and IHRA will take advantage of this.

Bobby DiDomenico · 10-05-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joespanova

I agree the coverage on TV is a joke…………the problem arises from the TV production perspective. They are assuming the fans only have an interest in fuel cars.

Pro Stock IS boring , all Camaro shows with DRIVERS who never turn a wrench or are clueless about the cars will never have the same appeal as the days of Glidden , Johnson , Iaconio , Reher Morrison Shepherd , Morgan , Rivera etc etc.
It's apparent the future is Pro Mod. And since the name Pro Stock implies a connection with OEM , fuel injection WAS the right thing to do.....if the class can't survive solely on that change alone it wasn't healthy to begin with.

Fuel injection had to be a very, very, very expensive conversion for the teams when we include all the other driveline parts, engine parts, and testing.

James L Miller · 10-05-2017, 11:16 AM

Mike Pearson · 10-05-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 85GT3

Hopefully Mike Dunn and IHRA will take advantage of this.

I have heard from a pretty reliable source that there will be no more Stock and super stock at IHRA. Looks like it will be bracket only. Not sure about the .90 classes.

Dave Gantz · 10-05-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by James L Miller

Now THAT'S funny!

10-04-2017, 11:44 PM	#21
4406mopar Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 233 Likes: 168 Liked 120 Times in 53 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events No need for he countdown to the championship in this class, only be 6 cars participating. They need to make room for all the Harley draggin' baggers, outlaw 8.5, etc, etc. Go on YouTube, type in George Carlin stupid people.

10-05-2017, 08:36 AM	#24
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events I agree the coverage on TV is a joke…………the problem arises from the TV production perspective. They are assuming the fans only have an interest in fuel cars. This “ fan” has ZERO interest in fuel cars and I wish they’d go away , die. Hopefully sooner than later. In fact , Alcohol cars at least have the injected nitro vs blown cars ( dragsters) BUT they fail to include funny cars with the same combinations. I never did get that? Pro Stock IS boring , all Camaro shows with DRIVERS who never turn a wrench or are clueless about the cars will never have the same appeal as the days of Glidden , Johnson , Iaconio , Reher Morrison Shepherd , Morgan , Rivera etc etc. It's apparent the future is Pro Mod. And since the name Pro Stock implies a connection with OEM , fuel injection WAS the right thing to do.....if the class can't survive solely on that change alone it wasn't healthy to begin with. Last edited by joespanova; 10-05-2017 at 08:41 AM.

10-05-2017, 08:40 AM	#25
Paradigm Shift Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 143 Likes: 3 Liked 80 Times in 29 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events Mike Jones is certainly accurate in stating his observation of the spectator scenario. These grotesque automotive caricatures are indeed the only draw. At this point, everything else is considered far too mundane.

10-05-2017, 10:38 AM	#26
85GT3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: morningview ky Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events Hopefully Mike Dunn and IHRA will take advantage of this.

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James L Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 494 Likes: 6 Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events __________________ Mopar 2 Ya!