Why are the Fords back in the Showdown?

Superfan1 · 03-06-2021, 05:35 PM

As a diehard Ford fan, I am very happy that there are 9 Fords entered for the Factory Stock Showdown at the Gators. After last years' boycott, I didn't expect anything to be different this year. The Feb. National Dragster said that there were rule changes that convinced the Fords to return; but what exactly are those rule changes? I have searched the NHRA rulebook and the website but I can't find anything. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

JHeath · 03-06-2021, 06:56 PM

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JHeath · 03-06-2021, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfan1

As a diehard Ford fan, I am very happy that there are 9 Fords entered for the Factory Stock Showdown at the Gators. After last years' boycott, I didn't expect anything to be different this year. The Feb. National Dragster said that there were rule changes that convinced the Fords to return; but what exactly are those rule changes? I have searched the NHRA rulebook and the website but I can't find anything. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Probably this

jmcarter · 03-06-2021, 08:10 PM

Guess we’ll have to wait till after the Gators to see if they stay in it....have no idea what the different platforms are doing in testing but have no doubt that Kevin is working his magic and the Stanfield and Barton groups are always clawing so it will be interesting to see.

Superfan1 · 03-07-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JHeath

Probably this

Thanks Jerry, for some reason I couldn't find that anywhere. Probably a senior moment LOL.

Jack Matyas · 03-09-2021, 10:20 AM

With only a couple of Drag Pak entries the class would die out as a Camaro only eliminator - welcome back to the Cobra Jet guys from a diehard Bowtie guy ! ! ! !

jmcarter · 03-09-2021, 11:10 AM

Suddenly I have a reason to turn on the NHRATV preseason testing today and tomorrow.

03-06-2021, 05:35 PM	#1
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JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Why are the Fords back in the Showdown? deleted __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ" Last edited by JHeath; 03-06-2021 at 07:08 PM. Reason: remove

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,705 Times in 853 Posts	Re: Why are the Fords back in the Showdown? Guess we’ll have to wait till after the Gators to see if they stay in it....have no idea what the different platforms are doing in testing but have no doubt that Kevin is working his magic and the Stanfield and Barton groups are always clawing so it will be interesting to see. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

03-09-2021, 10:20 AM	#6
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: Why are the Fords back in the Showdown? With only a couple of Drag Pak entries the class would die out as a Camaro only eliminator - welcome back to the Cobra Jet guys from a diehard Bowtie guy ! ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

03-09-2021, 11:10 AM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,705 Times in 853 Posts	Re: Why are the Fords back in the Showdown? Suddenly I have a reason to turn on the NHRATV preseason testing today and tomorrow. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock