Could Top Stock Come Back?

[Joey Bohannon]

I don't see it happening with the early model cars. The factory support is with the later model factory race cars, no one is interested in the old stuff anymore unfortunately.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Joey Bohannon

no one is interested in the old stuff anymore unfortunately.

Oh, OK!

[Mike Pearson]

I dont see it happening on the NHRA level. There are already too many classes in sportsman and they are trying to reduce the amount of sportsman at the nationals. Maybe they could be run at some of the more successful association races like the ECSSA or the CCRA.or possibly at national opens.

[Henrys Toy]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

I dont see it happening on the NHRA level. There are already too many classes in sportsman and they are trying to reduce the amount of sportsman at the nationals. Maybe they could be run at some of the more successful association races like the ECSSA or the CCRA.or possibly at national opens.

Good afternoon to all,
After thinking of this most of the morning - and I know this idea is really far off the radar, but like Mike suggested, to have it at or in conjunction with an Association race. What do you think the chances of a Top Stock and Jr. Stock - stand alone race? This way racers aren't going to have to "set up " there're cars for Heads Up and then switch back to Bracket Mode to run an eliminator ? Yeah - I know , it's out there.
I've trying to come up with various ideas that would help but its tuff , as everyone well knows!
Then maybe have " Bottom Stock" to help fill in the gaps in time.
Keeping you in mind here Billy.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

[chris ok]

Nuff said.

Bring Back Top Stock

And I hope you still have your Buick parts Gump.

[Joey Bohannon]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Oh, OK!

Billy, i am not referring to "racers" but NHRA and the Factories have made it clear they aren't. You would have a better shot at the NMCA.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Joey Bohannon

Billy, i am not referring to "racers" but NHRA and the Factories have made it clear they aren't. You would have a better shot at the NMCA.

Joey, IMHO I believe that sometime soon NHRA is going to have to slim things down. I don't know how or what they're going to do but beyond 2024 only the Mustang will be around and FFFord isn't all that interested in them (NHRA).
I kinda/sorta have a feeling that the FS/FX stuff is going to become the future of S/SS and TD/TS will be the same for S/G S/C AT a Natl. Event level. I'm led to believe this based on what they're (NHRA) allowing for entries at their events. I believe that they're trying to get us USED to not being able to get into their events. I think that we'll always (for as long as they last) be welcome at Div.s and Opens just not Natl.s.
Think about it, FS/FX and TS/TD are easier to police for them and easier to understand for their "paying customers" who are (apparently) their main concern.
I guess where I'm going with this is...............
it sure would be a lot easier to call FS "Top Stock", wouldn't it.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I believe that they're trying to get us USED to not being able to get into their events. I think that we'll always (for as long as they last) be welcome at Div.s and Opens just not Natl.s.
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Has anyone noticed that class run offs, for the most part, are at Divisionals now?

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Joey, IMHO I believe that sometime soon NHRA is going to have to slim things down. I don't know how or what they're going to do but beyond 2024 only the Mustang will be around and FFFord isn't all that interested in them (NHRA).
I kinda/sorta have a feeling that the FS/FX stuff is going to become the future of S/SS and TD/TS will be the same for S/G S/C AT a Natl. Event level. I'm led to believe this based on what they're (NHRA) allowing for entries at their events. I believe that they're trying to get us USED to not being able to get into their events. I think that we'll always (for as long as they last) be welcome at Div.s and Opens just not Natl.s.
Think about it, FS/FX and TS/TD are easier to police for them and easier to understand for their "paying customers" who are (apparently) their main concern.
I guess where I'm going with this is...............
it sure would be a lot easier to call FS "Top Stock", wouldn't it.

I dont think that will be the case anytime soon. There is over 1700 cars that competed for national points in stock and super stock last year. There is nowhere near that many in FS and FX to take over. Too much money coming from the sportsman classes that they have now. Once the factories stop producing the COPO, Drag Pack and CJ mustangs the parts will become unavailable unless the aftermarket steps in.
I dont know what the future of our classes holds but by looking at the age of most of the competeitors it wont be around for ever.

[BigBlockBill]

Originally Posted by Joey Bohannon

I don't see it happening with the early model cars. The factory support is with the later model factory race cars, no one is interested in the old stuff anymore unfortunately.

Bull****.