OLD Modified Corvettes - Page 15

blkjack · 12-08-2013, 08:12 AM

“There is no past that we can bring back by longing for it. There is only an eternally new now that builds and creates itself out of the Best as the past withdraws.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Dick Butler · 12-08-2013, 09:31 AM

SO true. LONGING for it does nothing. Working at it to take something that was good, worked, appealed to racers and spectators and adapt to modern day needs of the sport can be constructive.
Randy maybe discuss for the Class Nationals as a "test". Plenty of lead time.
Come up with a Cash Prize from donations of Mod lovers or Sponsors to make it worth it for cars which are preped and show at Columbus.
Thats how I got the cash for TOP/SS and we paid Hundreds of $ at the meets to Win, R/U, and Semi cars.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 09:31 AM

Oh well, it's fun talking about it.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 11:26 AM

How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but
I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 04:19 PM

Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go.

Dick Butler · 12-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Randy I agree whole heartedly.
Time for more research with the ORGs.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 07:30 PM

Fair enough. Keep me posted.

ss wannabee · 12-09-2013, 10:43 AM

How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear-
jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race?

Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick....

Got to run it by Mike B. though.....

randy wilson · 12-09-2013, 11:11 AM

I would furnish a spec motor, for a reputable SS guy, that's 322 cubes. It's the biggest I have but someone would have to let me know, because It's in pieces right now. There. I put my money where my mouth is. Or, I could put in in the cobalt, if it don't sell. I know it's not a legal spec car, but they would get the drift. The deuce ain't done, and won't ever get done unless something like this goes.

randy wilson · 12-09-2013, 11:52 AM

I would furnish both engines if need be, but the problem is, one is a 289 c.i. I have another I have not ever ran, that I built right before I closed the track, and it's still on the stand together, 285 c.i. but has not even been dynoed. Hate to take a chance, unless I know all party's will be happy. Now, just for example, I built that 285 for under $10,000. And the 289, with some used parts, such as crank, pistons, for under $8,000, and it produced 592 H.P.

12-08-2013, 08:12 AM	#141
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 283 Likes: 25 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes “There is no past that we can bring back by longing for it. There is only an eternally new now that builds and creates itself out of the Best as the past withdraws.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

12-08-2013, 09:31 AM	#142
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes SO true. LONGING for it does nothing. Working at it to take something that was good, worked, appealed to racers and spectators and adapt to modern day needs of the sport can be constructive. Randy maybe discuss for the Class Nationals as a "test". Plenty of lead time. Come up with a Cash Prize from donations of Mod lovers or Sponsors to make it worth it for cars which are preped and show at Columbus. Thats how I got the cash for TOP/SS and we paid Hundreds of $ at the meets to Win, R/U, and Semi cars. Last edited by Dick Butler; 12-08-2013 at 09:36 AM.

12-08-2013, 09:31 AM	#143
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Oh well, it's fun talking about it. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 11:26 AM	#144
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 04:19 PM	#145
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 07:13 PM	#146
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy I agree whole heartedly. Time for more research with the ORGs.

12-08-2013, 07:30 PM	#147
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Fair enough. Keep me posted. __________________ don,t have one

12-09-2013, 10:43 AM	#148
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear- jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race? Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick.... Got to run it by Mike B. though.....

12-09-2013, 11:11 AM	#149
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes I would furnish a spec motor, for a reputable SS guy, that's 322 cubes. It's the biggest I have but someone would have to let me know, because It's in pieces right now. There. I put my money where my mouth is. Or, I could put in in the cobalt, if it don't sell. I know it's not a legal spec car, but they would get the drift. The deuce ain't done, and won't ever get done unless something like this goes. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-09-2013 at 11:14 AM.

12-09-2013, 11:52 AM	#150
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes I would furnish both engines if need be, but the problem is, one is a 289 c.i. I have another I have not ever ran, that I built right before I closed the track, and it's still on the stand together, 285 c.i. but has not even been dynoed. Hate to take a chance, unless I know all party's will be happy. Now, just for example, I built that 285 for under $10,000. And the 289, with some used parts, such as crank, pistons, for under $8,000, and it produced 592 H.P. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-09-2013 at 11:55 AM.