Car classification guide Gen5 and Gen6 Camaro

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

As you say, never happen.

NHRA seems to be obsessed with the back door , non- showroom late models.

New style Camaros and such appear in Stock, Super Stock, Comp, Showdown, now in "X" , Pro Stock..

Some of these cars are even slated to be discontinued, but they don't seem to care.
By no means are any of these combos considered entry level.

Conspiracy theory here..The more expensive these classes become, the more they can charge for entries, meanwhile doing away with contingency award money.

Mark, I'm not real sure that it's the NHRA having a say on this. I don't believe that NHRA much cares whose or what cars are going down their tracks as long as they are paying to get in. It would almost seem to be counter-productive to limit the number of makes and combos they allow. At the same time, I can't imagine the manufacturers NOT wanting to see their (few remaining) cars and SUVs going up-and-down tracks in competition of any kind.
I've found as I'm sure that you have too that when my Cavalier comes in the lanes, almost all of the younger kids flock to my butt ugly, 4 door "race" car! Why IMHO? Because they can somewhat relate to it.
I do know that the NHRA and the manufacturers have to find a way to keep kids interested in this sport or it's going to go away eventually.