Cool things about Stock and Super Stock

[Bill Rolik]

The competition, challenges, road trip happenings, and life-long relationships formed when I began Super Stock racing in 1973 remain at the top of my life experiences. Although the sport's financial requirements prevent me from competing at this time, I will never say never for a possible return. It is one of those unique things that is "in your blood".

Bill Rolik

SS 1514

[cicero819]

When I was racing in stock the nicest feeling was the camaraderie between fellow participant at all events. Didn't matter that I was barely running the index there was always someone to take me under their wings and help me with a new trick that may or may not help, their efforts were always welcomed. I think Mat said it all when he thanked his Dad.

[K Stubbs]

Its the most competitive, fun, sport alive today. When you get to build, race, win or lose ,with virtually any automobile you want to! It wouldnt be any fun if we all raced the same car, and as competitive as we are against each other, when it comes down to it we would give our shirts off our backs to most any of us...

[NewHemi]

It isn't quite like the old days, the 1960's, when 5 or 6 guys each drove their ride to the track, and helped each other with little things (In those days, stock meant STOCK) so little things included finding out , and which tool set set had a 3/8 " socket, and who remembered the crescent wrench. And then loosening the tension on the fan belt to unleash all of those extra horses.... well we thought it did more than it really did.

But then and now the people were the key. We needed a lot of guys just to be sure that we had a full tool set available....

And now the bar in stock is so high, although I know some guys still race their ride... But regardless it is still the people... Like one I can think of immediately who loaned us a $17,000 Challenger Drag Pak engine and we had never met in person, before the engine was actually picked up. That is one good guy!!!! So people are the main joy at the track and here at class racer.

Another big thrill is putting a hole shot on some big ride. Hole shots are soooooooo much fun when you cut a sweet light and chop down the big trees..Needless to say, they aren't nearly as much fun when somebody puts one on you. But getting beaten badly is all the incentive you need to be back next time with a mission.

Yep, it's the people... and the racing..

David
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Nino vaccarella

[scott helms]

Family together, Friends, Wheelies, Hemi Challenge parade at Indy, Stock and Superstock class, Explaining what's going on to fans in the stands, Diversity of cool cars and combo's, Great food and get togethers in pits. Great positive post.