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02-24-2022, 05:49 PM | #11 |
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Re: Advice for new guy getting started
Best advice I can give is go to several NHRA Divisonal races and hangout. Whatch all the Q and E runs at several races. Take notes on the cars you like.
Research the Stock Car Guide and learn the HP rating of the combos that you are interested in. Any combo you Race must be in the guide to Race in Stock Eliminator Then make you decision and drive in the water. Class Racing is the Best. Steve Teeter STK/SS 620 |
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02-24-2022, 06:04 PM | #12 |
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We have a one here in D1 for many years .
A very competitive Jeep Commanche 2 WD pick up with a 4.0 L six
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02-24-2022, 06:34 PM | #13 |
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Re: Advice for new guy getting started
I'm not an expert like many of the guys who post here. But here are my opinions, which many here will disagree with.
(1) IF you are not an experienced bracket racer, I HIGHLY recommend that you begin bracket racing ASAP. Unless you run against a vehicle in the same class as you, most every round of Stock Elim is a bracket race. SO, if you aren't a good bracket racer, you won't be a good Stock Elim racer, especially if your vehicle won't run very far under it's index. (2) Run an auto trans. It's SO much easier to learn to race & cut good lights, with an auto trans. Also much cheaper to build & maintain than with a manual trans vehicle. Note: There are still some die hard stick racers out there. I respect that. I started with a stick, in Stock Elim, before there was any bracket racing in my area. Won quite a few local races with it. But when bracket racing took over in my area, we switched over to auto trans, & won lots of bracket races. So, I've raced both, and would not even attempt to run a competitive bracket car or Stocker, with a stick trans. Opinions differ. Don't know your racing budget. BUT, if it is within your budget, you might consider buying a cheap race-ready bracket car. OR, IF you can find a slow Stocker, for a reasonable price, you could use it for both Stock & bracket racing. Might check with these guys who have built these "dime rockets" they talk about & see if any of 'em will give you a good deal on one that's ready to race. Good luck ! |
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https://www.racingjunk.com/stock-sup...=2&from=search
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This may give you something to think about. Ellis gives out a lot of good information regarding his 91 Ranger.
Sean
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The biggest thing is,” what’s your budget”?
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Right now about 4K, but can add more as paychecks come in.
I got a lot of replying to do, but my goal for this weekend is to create a list of what needs to be done on each to be ready to even get on the track. I’m sure this will factor into decision making for me. |
02-25-2022, 07:58 AM | #18 |
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I built two and bought one and each one only wanted two things ; Time and Money.
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If you know someone in your location that races in Stock Eliminator ask if you can help them with the car and also go to as many races as possible and listen and learn before you spend the time and money on your own project.
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