Last Year of Modified? Question - Page 2

Jim Wahl · 02-10-2009, 08:39 PM

Yup, truly one of the dumbest ( there have been many) things NHRA ever did was to cut Modified Production from the lineup! Nothing like the sound of the high winding Modifieds rowing the gears on those four and five speeds! Jim

Bob Rice · 02-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Here's a few to get started.

Lyn Smith · 02-10-2009, 08:46 PM

One year in the early 70's,over 90 cars showed up at Indy to run for the e/mp trophy.I think a guy from Iowa in a 69 Camaro won the well earned trophy.7 rounds in a modified car in those days probably ment he went thru a few transmissions and couple sets rear gears.

Jim Wahl · 02-10-2009, 08:58 PM

Does anyone have any pictures of Jabo Elam? Jim

Bob Rice · 02-10-2009, 09:13 PM

Jim,
Try this link.
Bob Rice
http://www.georgiadragracing.com/pho...liminator.html

Tim H · 02-10-2009, 09:44 PM

Asolutely was one of the most exciting classes to watch. We were @ Indy when the Modifieds staged their "protest" parade lap down the return lane in front of the grandstand. Many were flying "Save Modified Banners" it was a sad day indeed !

SPS · 02-10-2009, 10:06 PM

Yea, don't remind me. Great competitive racing

Was there and a part of it.

Still have my "Save Sportsman Racing" button too.

FJ

Bob Rice · 02-10-2009, 10:23 PM

Here's one for FJ.

Dick Butler · 02-10-2009, 10:38 PM

No Factors, No Dial ins, Same motors, No boxes, Just hard work , Great drivers and fun racing. Gee wonder why 90 guys would want to run one class? Because it Meant something to win with the same equipment and hard work...HEADS UP!
Bring back this kind of class structure and it would be just as popular today and MORE fun and less Bitc@@@@ about the rules and factoring. Level playing field, no bogus or paper cars.

Darrin Christen · 02-10-2009, 10:51 PM

What's the difference between modified stock of today and the old modified class. I'm too young to remember the old modified classes. My dad ran a 57 chevy in F/MP with a 265" and 4 speed in the early 70's I think. He used to run the car in Q/S until they took the 4 speed away from the 57 chevys. From the stories I've heard, I wish I could go back to those days!

02-10-2009, 08:39 PM	#11
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Yup, truly one of the dumbest ( there have been many) things NHRA ever did was to cut Modified Production from the lineup! Nothing like the sound of the high winding Modifieds rowing the gears on those four and five speeds! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 02-10-2009 at 08:57 PM.

02-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#12
Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Here's a few to get started.

02-10-2009, 08:46 PM	#13
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 281 Liked 963 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question One year in the early 70's,over 90 cars showed up at Indy to run for the e/mp trophy.I think a guy from Iowa in a 69 Camaro won the well earned trophy.7 rounds in a modified car in those days probably ment he went thru a few transmissions and couple sets rear gears.

02-10-2009, 08:58 PM	#14
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Does anyone have any pictures of Jabo Elam? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

02-10-2009, 09:13 PM	#15
Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Jim, Try this link. Bob Rice http://www.georgiadragracing.com/pho...liminator.html

02-10-2009, 09:44 PM	#16
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,041 Likes: 1,068 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Asolutely was one of the most exciting classes to watch. We were @ Indy when the Modifieds staged their "protest" parade lap down the return lane in front of the grandstand. Many were flying "Save Modified Banners" it was a sad day indeed !

02-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#17
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Yea, don't remind me. Great competitive racing Was there and a part of it. Still have my "Save Sportsman Racing" button too. FJ

02-10-2009, 10:23 PM	#18
Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question Here's one for FJ.

02-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#19
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question No Factors, No Dial ins, Same motors, No boxes, Just hard work , Great drivers and fun racing. Gee wonder why 90 guys would want to run one class? Because it Meant something to win with the same equipment and hard work...HEADS UP! Bring back this kind of class structure and it would be just as popular today and MORE fun and less Bitc@@@@ about the rules and factoring. Level playing field, no bogus or paper cars.

02-10-2009, 10:51 PM	#20
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Last Year of Modified? Question What's the difference between modified stock of today and the old modified class. I'm too young to remember the old modified classes. My dad ran a 57 chevy in F/MP with a 265" and 4 speed in the early 70's I think. He used to run the car in Q/S until they took the 4 speed away from the 57 chevys. From the stories I've heard, I wish I could go back to those days! __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II