Sad that this is happening

CMcAllister · 10-09-2018, 04:45 PM

It is sad. I've always liked Pro Stock and considered it the top of the food chain for NA, gasoline engines. The GM vs Ford vs. Mopar days were great.

The cost of the technology, hardware, people and organization to do it, and be competitive, has gone way beyond what most can spend. And the ROI for sponsoring teams, when the class gets little airtime and is treated like a step-child by NHRA, makes it look like a charity case instead of smart business.

It's hard to put the genie back in the bottle once it gets to this point. I don't know the answer, but I hope they figure out how to keep it viable and interesting.

jmcarter · 10-09-2018, 05:05 PM

Think nhramni nailed it. At 69 I fondly recall the beginning and watching first hand how hard WJ, Grumpy, Buddy Martin, Glidden etc shaped the class that was based on hard work more than $$$. Didn’t even mind the NHRA meddling (thought the four door Maverick was kinda cool but then one of my all time favorites is a 62 Dodge so that gives my perspective). The current Pro Stock Camaro Class is hard to watch, wouldn’t mind one bit seeing Jason Line, Bo and others concentrate on classes that we enjoy.

George Fitzpatrick · 10-09-2018, 05:29 PM

when PS was great. I'm older but I remember PS match race. I would travel many miles to see them, Sox, grumpy, dyno don, Landy, ETC. The old days are gone and they not coming back. Will they incorporate pro mod?

nickh · 10-09-2018, 08:47 PM

Jim you remember the Chrysler imperial pro stock my crs is kicking in on his name

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Think nhramni nailed it. At 69 I fondly recall the beginning and watching first hand how hard WJ, Grumpy, Buddy Martin, Glidden etc shaped the class that was based on hard work more than $$$. Didn’t even mind the NHRA meddling (thought the four door Maverick was kinda cool but then one of my all time favorites is a 62 Dodge so that gives my perspective). The current Pro Stock Camaro Class is hard to watch, wouldn’t mind one bit seeing Jason Line, Bo and others concentrate on classes that we enjoy.

FED 387 · 10-09-2018, 08:59 PM

Larry Peternel Imperial Pro Stock

cicero819 · 10-09-2018, 09:23 PM

I unfortunately lost interest like many when you couldn't compare a stock bodied car to the cuppies we now see. I come from the time of Jr Stockers era( you can follow us on Facebook Jr. Stocker)to the Super stock and finally to the jump of the Pro-Stock era. Now NHRA has made a mistake allowing all those multi-teams to take over the class, allowing no small budget team to even have a chance to move up. Competition eliminator was an incredible talent pool in engine builders to drivers but how the mighty rich, short sighted even myopic team owners have ruined this class.I'm a sportsman racer and spectator that love stock,super/stock,competition eliminator,s/g s/c etc etc I leave on Saturday type guy.Bracket racing is where I now swim in and love it and will always continue to compete until I can't.put a fork in it, P.S. is dead.

GarysZ24 · 10-09-2018, 11:52 PM

I just hope before this season ends, Erica and Jeg Jr., Jason, Greg, and Bo, plus Drew and Vincent, Deric, Chris, Alex, & Matt, all rain on Tanner's parade before he goes over to Nascar! Hopefully the last two races will go better for those who're in the opposite lane to Tanner, than Dallas did. Moreover, I still want to see Erica give Tanner a parting shot (i.e., trip to his trailer w/o a Wally in hand). I know she can do it, and I'll be rooting for Erica, and all the above mentioned guys the remainder of the season!

fredjohnston · 10-10-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GarysZ24

I just hope before this season ends, Erica and Jeg Jr., Jason, Greg, and Bo, plus Drew and Vincent, Deric, Chris, Alex, & Matt, all rain on Tanner's parade before he goes over to Nascar! Hopefully the last two races will go better for those who're in the opposite lane to Tanner, than Dallas did. Moreover, I still want to see Erica give Tanner a parting shot (i.e., trip to his trailer w/o a Wally in hand). I know she can do it, and I'll be rooting for Erica, and all the above mentioned guys the remainder of the season!

Tell us how you really feel! I don't see a thing wrong with Tanner. He is good for the class. I hope he runs the field at the next three races.

10-09-2018, 04:45 PM	#1
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 615 Likes: 16 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Sad that this is happening It is sad. I've always liked Pro Stock and considered it the top of the food chain for NA, gasoline engines. The GM vs Ford vs. Mopar days were great. The cost of the technology, hardware, people and organization to do it, and be competitive, has gone way beyond what most can spend. And the ROI for sponsoring teams, when the class gets little airtime and is treated like a step-child by NHRA, makes it look like a charity case instead of smart business. It's hard to put the genie back in the bottle once it gets to this point. I don't know the answer, but I hope they figure out how to keep it viable and interesting.

10-09-2018, 05:05 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Sad that this is happening Think nhramni nailed it. At 69 I fondly recall the beginning and watching first hand how hard WJ, Grumpy, Buddy Martin, Glidden etc shaped the class that was based on hard work more than $$$. Didn’t even mind the NHRA meddling (thought the four door Maverick was kinda cool but then one of my all time favorites is a 62 Dodge so that gives my perspective). The current Pro Stock Camaro Class is hard to watch, wouldn’t mind one bit seeing Jason Line, Bo and others concentrate on classes that we enjoy. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-09-2018, 05:29 PM	#3
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 118 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Sad that this is happening when PS was great. I'm older but I remember PS match race. I would travel many miles to see them, Sox, grumpy, dyno don, Landy, ETC. The old days are gone and they not coming back. Will they incorporate pro mod? Attached Thumbnails __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

10-09-2018, 08:59 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Sad that this is happening Larry Peternel Imperial Pro Stock

10-09-2018, 09:23 PM	#6
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Sad that this is happening I unfortunately lost interest like many when you couldn't compare a stock bodied car to the cuppies we now see. I come from the time of Jr Stockers era( you can follow us on Facebook Jr. Stocker)to the Super stock and finally to the jump of the Pro-Stock era. Now NHRA has made a mistake allowing all those multi-teams to take over the class, allowing no small budget team to even have a chance to move up. Competition eliminator was an incredible talent pool in engine builders to drivers but how the mighty rich, short sighted even myopic team owners have ruined this class.I'm a sportsman racer and spectator that love stock,super/stock,competition eliminator,s/g s/c etc etc I leave on Saturday type guy.Bracket racing is where I now swim in and love it and will always continue to compete until I can't.put a fork in it, P.S. is dead.

10-09-2018, 11:52 PM	#7
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,270 Likes: 918 Liked 238 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Sad that this is happening I just hope before this season ends, Erica and Jeg Jr., Jason, Greg, and Bo, plus Drew and Vincent, Deric, Chris, Alex, & Matt, all rain on Tanner's parade before he goes over to Nascar! Hopefully the last two races will go better for those who're in the opposite lane to Tanner, than Dallas did. Moreover, I still want to see Erica give Tanner a parting shot (i.e., trip to his trailer w/o a Wally in hand). I know she can do it, and I'll be rooting for Erica, and all the above mentioned guys the remainder of the season! __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021)