Factory Stock Showdown

[doglover44]

How loose did he get in the semi ?

[kirk]

These cars are in fact a small tire radial car....Just a 30x9 instead of 28. I see some of the class were quicker than Welch's, all increments until the 660, then his car really started moving.

[wdrevojr38]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

I was wondering about the rake on Joe’s car but when I saw how loose he got down track in the semifinals one has to wonder. With the MPH he’s running a “parity adjustment”‘might be coming.

The mph that car is running is a monster number for that class which represents a lot of horsepower……..hmmm! That ‘nose down’ attitude’ for that car keeps frontal air from getting up in the engine compartment which would help it’s mph number a little bit. That car’s ‘nose down’ effect is similar to the optional front air dam (with rear spoiler) available on the ‘67 - ‘69 Camaros which also kept frontal air from doing the same thing.

[jimmyparker]

I understand the drag radial group checks the heat on the u-joints after every run and replaces every three or four runs, evidently the severe chassis separation is causing drive shaft angles to be out enough to warrant this.

[JHeath]

Originally Posted by Bent Valve

If I recall Welsh got bounced a few years ago for a rear suspension issue. Maybe he has figured out some new settings to get the car to leave like a small tire no prep car. Sure looks like it.

He did get disqualified @ Indy 2018 after he ran the first 7 second run, his DQ had to do with adjustable lower rear control arms which weren't allowed, the rod ends and lock nuts were welded, and had competed @ several earlier NHRA events. Welch's car spends lots of time at Mike Moran's shop in Michigan.