new A/FX CLASS

[J.R. Haddad]

Regardless of the topic, we always end up on the same highway, new cars
shouldn't be allowed to run in Stock, and NHRA is the enemy. The NEW CAR issue isn't new. Unfortunately, I am old enough to remember as a very
young lad, the 1970 season at our local track. Stock Eliminator was run
weekly at almost every track across the nation. Two new cars were brought out that year, A 1969 Camaro 427 4 speed car(B/S) and a 1970 Olds 442
W-30 (F/SA at the time) and this was my Fathers car. The dominant car up
until that point had been a 1959 Chevrolet, running in N/SA, and a 1953
Oldsmobile, running in V/SA. The wailings of protest could be heard for
many miles. "How can we compete?? Look at the parts they get from the
showroom floor. Heads, cams, aluminum intakes, etc. etc.It is called evolution. But look at the fun. When Billy beats a New Car with his Pontiac/ Buick/ Cavalier/ all of the Junior Stock contingent goes crazy with elation.
Lets face it, we're having fun, and if we're not for what it costs, then we are crazier than most. Rather than bashing NHRA, or beating up Gump, who has made tremendous contributions to our sport, let's get pro-active.
We have been given a soapbox with our reps for each class/division. Either the reps are not interested( which I don't believe) or they perhaps feel that their voice isn't heard. I would love feedback on that. If they feel powerless, a meeting with NHRA is warranted to establish each parties abilities to help us move forward, in the best harmony that can be achieved. In the meantime, let's not hate on each other, we are in a world that is presently derisive enough. Let's enjoy our hobby together, and always strive to make it better.

J.R.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

In the meantime, let's not hate on each other, we are in a world that is presently derisive enough. Let's enjoy our hobby together, and always strive to make it better.
J.R.

On this I'm sure we can all agree.

And just to be clear, I personally don't have any problem with the new cars.
I DO however have a problem with the absence of any Tech Inspection.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

On this I'm sure we can all agree.

And just to be clear, I personally don't have any problem with the new cars.
I DO however have a problem with the absence of any Tech Inspection.

Well Billy since we are being clear I also have a problem with NO TECH - but here is the thing - the problem is with you and the 'dime rocket ' type old cars - if you were to put in a thin head gasket lets say - it would pick up some ET for sure so we need some Tech .Sure I'm no engine builder but there really isn't much that can be improved with the modern engines easily as they are well developed from the start - it's progress ! ! !

I'm sure everyone knows that I love muscle cars but we can't have an eliminator full of 50 plus year old cars - even the fans in the stands like and are excited about seeing a good old fashioned 'old vs new' drag race ............ All that plus those of us who know you are sure it makes your day when you win a round against a modern era racer .

Yes, I know this is a bit off the F/X subject but since you brought it up .........Anyway I like the F/X cars but feel we won't see very many of them .

[Billy Nees]

For crying out loud Jack, over the past 2 years I've raced a 2005 car and a 1999! That's a whole bunch newer than most of the stuff out there. And you of all people should know that I'm not going to spring for head gaskets if I don't NEED them. Where are you going with this? Would you like to see NHRA pull the "20 year" rule out of it's ***** again? Let's just agree to like all of the stuff that's out there now.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

For crying out loud Jack, over the past 2 years I've raced a 2005 car and a 1999! That's a whole bunch newer than most of the stuff out there. And you of all people should know that I'm not going to spring for head gaskets if I don't NEED them. Where are you going with this? Would you like to see NHRA pull the "20 year" rule out of it's ***** again? Let's just agree to like all of the stuff that's out there now.

Billy do you realize that your 2005 car is only 7 years older than both of my COPO's????