When P/S was interesting.

Fireofficer5 · 10-15-2018, 11:28 AM

The canted valve Ford Cleveland head had a 1/2 lb. per cubic inch penalty in Comp. Modified and Pro Stock.

Fireofficer5 · 10-15-2018, 11:30 AM

oops

GTS340 · 10-15-2018, 11:58 AM

I was at the last Molson GrandNationals in Montreal. What a crazy place it was to race at. Same race Shirley went over the guard rail.Bob Glidden had his Ford Fairmont there. Not one piece of sheet metal lined up right. The saying on the back was "She ain't pretty but she sure can cook". He was right there. I would watch Grumpy start the Vega up I think it was. While idling he would put his finger on the carburetor vents. Shake his head and pull the carburetors back off and into the trailer they went. They would do big burn outs and numerous dry hops. Pull the wheels off the ground on every shift and they were the same car you owned or could buy.
It was my favorite class. Plenty of personality to go around.

Paul

Rich Biebel · 10-15-2018, 02:34 PM

Saw some really great racing in my many years in the sport as both a racer, crew guy and just a spectator...

Early Pro Stock was fantastic as well as Modified Eliminator....

I have a button from Indy 1985 I think it was...…

" I saw the first Pro Stock Challenge"......and I was there...…

I also saw many Pro Stock Match races and circuit races and they were worth the price of admission by themselves.....

Dick Landy on the back bumper out to about 3rd gear in his Challenger was one I will never forget...…..Jenkins sitting there cigar hanging out wondering what the heck he just saw...….They were supposed to race and Landy just pulled up and made that run ignoring Jenkins.....

Sox and Martin, the first real professional looking team I ever saw......Very impressive at the time...…

Mike Jones · 10-15-2018, 02:50 PM

I remember Conn. Dragway Match races. Jenkins, Dyno, Rickie Smith, Ronnie Manchester, Pat Musi, Don Campanello....

jmcarter · 10-27-2018, 05:01 PM

Think Bo has added a lot to the current P/S scene but seeing the handwriting on the wall apparently he’s stepping away to Factory Stock and other formats....

https://dragillustrated.com/butner-t...d-out-of-nhra/

Rick Kolber · 10-27-2018, 06:25 PM

I think when the rules let up in the 80's and they started letting the Aero bodies run in PS and FC a lot of fan base was lost. I could go on but I'll just address PS as it should be replaced by Factory Stock and only OEM castings used, such as block, heads, intake etc. not billet replacements. They need to go back to 1/4 mile racing slowing down the cars no matter what it takes!!

Ralph A Powell · 10-27-2018, 06:08 PM

Not correct Comp and Modified had .20 of a pound added in May of 1978 not 1/2 pound.

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Originally Posted by Fireofficer5

The canted valve Ford Cleveland head had a 1/2 lb. per cubic inch penalty in Comp. Modified and Pro Stock.

10-15-2018, 11:28 AM	#1
Fireofficer5 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 89 Likes: 36 Liked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. The canted valve Ford Cleveland head had a 1/2 lb. per cubic inch penalty in Comp. Modified and Pro Stock.

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Fireofficer5 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 89 Likes: 36 Liked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. oops

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GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 877 Likes: 283 Liked 1,355 Times in 414 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. I was at the last Molson GrandNationals in Montreal. What a crazy place it was to race at. Same race Shirley went over the guard rail.Bob Glidden had his Ford Fairmont there. Not one piece of sheet metal lined up right. The saying on the back was "She ain't pretty but she sure can cook". He was right there. I would watch Grumpy start the Vega up I think it was. While idling he would put his finger on the carburetor vents. Shake his head and pull the carburetors back off and into the trailer they went. They would do big burn outs and numerous dry hops. Pull the wheels off the ground on every shift and they were the same car you owned or could buy. It was my favorite class. Plenty of personality to go around. Paul

10-15-2018, 02:34 PM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,320 Likes: 25 Liked 557 Times in 217 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. Saw some really great racing in my many years in the sport as both a racer, crew guy and just a spectator... Early Pro Stock was fantastic as well as Modified Eliminator.... I have a button from Indy 1985 I think it was...… " I saw the first Pro Stock Challenge"......and I was there...… I also saw many Pro Stock Match races and circuit races and they were worth the price of admission by themselves..... Dick Landy on the back bumper out to about 3rd gear in his Challenger was one I will never forget...…..Jenkins sitting there cigar hanging out wondering what the heck he just saw...….They were supposed to race and Landy just pulled up and made that run ignoring Jenkins..... Sox and Martin, the first real professional looking team I ever saw......Very impressive at the time...… __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

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Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. I remember Conn. Dragway Match races. Jenkins, Dyno, Rickie Smith, Ronnie Manchester, Pat Musi, Don Campanello....

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,310 Likes: 2,431 Liked 3,232 Times in 983 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. Think Bo has added a lot to the current P/S scene but seeing the handwriting on the wall apparently he’s stepping away to Factory Stock and other formats.... https://dragillustrated.com/butner-t...d-out-of-nhra/ __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-27-2018, 06:25 PM	#7
Rick Kolber Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 98 Likes: 20 Liked 32 Times in 13 Posts	Re: When P/S was interesting. I think when the rules let up in the 80's and they started letting the Aero bodies run in PS and FC a lot of fan base was lost. I could go on but I'll just address PS as it should be replaced by Factory Stock and only OEM castings used, such as block, heads, intake etc. not billet replacements. They need to go back to 1/4 mile racing slowing down the cars no matter what it takes!!