Unscientific informal poll - Page 7

FED 387 · 03-04-2010, 08:12 PM

I remember about Labor day maybe the week before we would cruise the very back corners of either the dealership or the remote storage lots for the larger dealerships & usually hidden between the vans/trucks they would hide the new models. course you usually talked to the zooger in the back that did the new car prep and he "new" where

everything was hidden----use to do it on Sundays cause the place was closed or after dark nobody would bother you then----Truck stops were a great place to see the new stuff too especially where the car transport drivers would eat

Not like it used to be since the Govt started building cars in 1972-3.
Well when your hungry "eat your Japenese car" they were cheap in 1970 and they are still cheap now---Wonder how this whole Toyota deal is gonna play oot--- But I digress!!!! Comp 387

Wade Mahaffey · 03-04-2010, 08:20 PM

YES 54 going on 24....get it out of the garage and drive it....it's still fun....get it out of that enclosed trailer and drive it....

The way we keep hiding our toys in the garage and in the trailer....theres no wonder that people are starting to forget them....how can you bring people into the culture when you keep hiding the goodies.....get it out and drive it !

WHEN YOU STOP TRYING.....YOU START DYING !

Wade Mahaffey

Clayton Wright · 03-04-2010, 08:25 PM

Hi Ed.
Yes Iguess I'm the oldest guy so far on this post but i'm not telling.
By the way thanks for the magazine. Brings back some memories.
Clayton

Paul Precht · 03-04-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I like Lee's comment best.

We grew up in the greatest of times for a car nut.

You can't beat that with a stick.

Yes-55 Ed they were truly the greatest of times of all IMO. Boy you guys are old, I'm like a teenager around here, Paul.

Ronnie Scott · 03-04-2010, 09:12 PM

WJ
I ran at Orange a few times early sixties. Injected buick in 50 ford owned by Ronnie Lepalm. also ran my roadster there in early eighties if my memory serves me right. Someone put togeter a sunday race trying to promote a new track for the northeast. I beilive Wally Roberts, Mike Fitts and Barry Rebero were also there. No traction compound just a great time and many memories.

Any one remember Charleston and the seagulls?

Ed Carpenter · 03-04-2010, 09:21 PM

Yes 43

When I was a kid and went to the track with my dad all the cars were 67-69 camaros, 55-57 chevy, mustangs, gto's, cudas, etc. It was awesome. Today the younger guys don't want to class race. My son who is 21 wants to build his 70 nova into a 10.5 car LS turbo power or some crap like that. I asked him why don't we make it a 396 stick car in stock? He said why in the hell would I do that. He says everyone is going that direction in his age group. Nothing we can do about it. Ed

Ellis V. Buth · 03-04-2010, 09:29 PM

Yes-21

Unfortunately I have to agree. I would have loved to race back in the airstrip days but hey, you deal with what you are given. I am 21 and I know that car culture will never be like it was for all of you guys growing up, but I absolutely love bracket racing (apparently there are getting to be fewer of us that do at my age) and older cars and wince any time I see a Civic or Acura burn down the quarter with 75 pounds of NOS to ensure that it can keep up with the other cars.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 03-04-2010, 09:42 PM

I'm a 1967 model got to start going to track when I was 2 years old My Dad ran modified.
I'm 42 now and even people my age some have raced 20 years don't have a clue what class cars even are you can explain give examples of how fast they are with whats allowed and they just look at you like you are crazy or like they did'nt hear a word you said.
My opinion is at 42 I'm one of the few my age that are into class cars.My generation is less mechanically inclined than my Dads generation(62 years old)my son is 18 his generation has less interest than mine.
My age and younger all they see is quick et they don't care if you do it with 300'' small block or 800''s with 3 systems
A good example is IHRA pro stock verses NHRA pro stockers they don't care IHRA is 315''s bigger they just see they go a little quicker.
Sorry if went long this is something that has aggravated me almost my whole life.People don't want a challenge or work for accomplishments they want it easy but when you get it easy what do you have to be proud of?
Mike Taylor 3601
BTW yes

Doug Blackley · 03-04-2010, 09:45 PM

Have to agree with you Ed. Of course, in todays world you won't ever see a Pontiac GTO Judge tv ad with the kid cruising the local burger stand like they ran for the 1970 model year. That said, how different is the current fan base for the super fast street cars than when guys were building coupes, etc back in the day? Oh almost forgot, 48.

CycloneFE · 03-04-2010, 09:47 PM

Ellis V, you come by it honest, say Hi to your Dad and Mom for me.

Steve

03-04-2010, 08:12 PM	#61
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 541 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll I remember about Labor day maybe the week before we would cruise the very back corners of either the dealership or the remote storage lots for the larger dealerships & usually hidden between the vans/trucks they would hide the new models. course you usually talked to the zooger in the back that did the new car prep and he "new" where everything was hidden----use to do it on Sundays cause the place was closed or after dark nobody would bother you then----Truck stops were a great place to see the new stuff too especially where the car transport drivers would eat Not like it used to be since the Govt started building cars in 1972-3. Well when your hungry "eat your Japenese car" they were cheap in 1970 and they are still cheap now---Wonder how this whole Toyota deal is gonna play oot--- But I digress!!!! Comp 387

03-04-2010, 08:20 PM	#62
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll YES 54 going on 24....get it out of the garage and drive it....it's still fun....get it out of that enclosed trailer and drive it.... The way we keep hiding our toys in the garage and in the trailer....theres no wonder that people are starting to forget them....how can you bring people into the culture when you keep hiding the goodies.....get it out and drive it ! WHEN YOU STOP TRYING.....YOU START DYING ! Wade Mahaffey

03-04-2010, 08:25 PM	#63
Clayton Wright Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 39 Likes: 89 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Hi Ed. Yes Iguess I'm the oldest guy so far on this post but i'm not telling. By the way thanks for the magazine. Brings back some memories. Clayton __________________ Clayton Wright 1980 STK

03-04-2010, 09:12 PM	#65
Ronnie Scott Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mattapoisett MA Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll WJ I ran at Orange a few times early sixties. Injected buick in 50 ford owned by Ronnie Lepalm. also ran my roadster there in early eighties if my memory serves me right. Someone put togeter a sunday race trying to promote a new track for the northeast. I beilive Wally Roberts, Mike Fitts and Barry Rebero were also there. No traction compound just a great time and many memories. Any one remember Charleston and the seagulls?

03-04-2010, 09:21 PM	#66
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes 43 When I was a kid and went to the track with my dad all the cars were 67-69 camaros, 55-57 chevy, mustangs, gto's, cudas, etc. It was awesome. Today the younger guys don't want to class race. My son who is 21 wants to build his 70 nova into a 10.5 car LS turbo power or some crap like that. I asked him why don't we make it a 396 stick car in stock? He said why in the hell would I do that. He says everyone is going that direction in his age group. Nothing we can do about it. Ed __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

03-04-2010, 09:29 PM	#67
Ellis V. Buth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warrensburg, IL Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Yes-21 Unfortunately I have to agree. I would have loved to race back in the airstrip days but hey, you deal with what you are given. I am 21 and I know that car culture will never be like it was for all of you guys growing up, but I absolutely love bracket racing (apparently there are getting to be fewer of us that do at my age) and older cars and wince any time I see a Civic or Acura burn down the quarter with 75 pounds of NOS to ensure that it can keep up with the other cars.

03-04-2010, 09:42 PM	#68
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,374 Likes: 358 Liked 308 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll I'm a 1967 model got to start going to track when I was 2 years old My Dad ran modified. I'm 42 now and even people my age some have raced 20 years don't have a clue what class cars even are you can explain give examples of how fast they are with whats allowed and they just look at you like you are crazy or like they did'nt hear a word you said. My opinion is at 42 I'm one of the few my age that are into class cars.My generation is less mechanically inclined than my Dads generation(62 years old)my son is 18 his generation has less interest than mine. My age and younger all they see is quick et they don't care if you do it with 300'' small block or 800''s with 3 systems A good example is IHRA pro stock verses NHRA pro stockers they don't care IHRA is 315''s bigger they just see they go a little quicker. Sorry if went long this is something that has aggravated me almost my whole life.People don't want a challenge or work for accomplishments they want it easy but when you get it easy what do you have to be proud of? Mike Taylor 3601 BTW yes

03-04-2010, 09:45 PM	#69
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Unscientific informal poll Have to agree with you Ed. Of course, in todays world you won't ever see a Pontiac GTO Judge tv ad with the kid cruising the local burger stand like they ran for the 1970 model year. That said, how different is the current fan base for the super fast street cars than when guys were building coupes, etc back in the day? Oh almost forgot, 48. __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

03-04-2010, 09:47 PM	#70
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Unscientific informal poll Ellis V, you come by it honest, say Hi to your Dad and Mom for me. Steve