new A/FX CLASS

SSDiv6 · 06-27-2023, 10:08 AM

When the class was initially created, it did not require the current investment.

Then, the big chassis builders got involved and demanded changes to the chassis and body to fit their agendas such as one-piece front ends, carbon brakes, and more. One of my close friends who is a well-known chassis builder started to build the first COPO for the class and worked directly with Lonnie on making sure the build and design of the car met the rulebook.

However, due to the pressure exerted by the big-name shops, every other week was a new change to the cars by NHRA. Eventually, he had to go back and start changing stuff on his new car, including going from bolt-on fenders to the new one-piece front end. Not only wasted money and time but also increased the cost of building the car by a large amount.

06-27-2023, 10:08 AM	#11
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,583 Times in 582 Posts	Re: new A/FX CLASS When the class was initially created, it did not require the current investment. Then, the big chassis builders got involved and demanded changes to the chassis and body to fit their agendas such as one-piece front ends, carbon brakes, and more. One of my close friends who is a well-known chassis builder started to build the first COPO for the class and worked directly with Lonnie on making sure the build and design of the car met the rulebook. However, due to the pressure exerted by the big-name shops, every other week was a new change to the cars by NHRA. Eventually, he had to go back and start changing stuff on his new car, including going from bolt-on fenders to the new one-piece front end. Not only wasted money and time but also increased the cost of building the car by a large amount.