Cool things about Stock and Super Stock

Ken Miele · 02-16-2010, 01:46 PM

I started this thread to bring out the positive in Stock and Super Stock, please post the things you enjoy most about S/SS and what you think is the coolest thing about S/SS.

I think one of the coolest things about S/SS is we are able to race 40+ year old cars with the latest technology along side the newest cars. No other form of racing lets you compete with new cars and old, at least not cars that are separated by over 40 years.

S/SS represents what the factory cars look like more then most motorsports and or classes. Even Super Stock with the large tires still has the look of a factory car.

The fans that come up to you in the pits and complement you on your car or talk about the same car they drive on the street or are building.

The friends that you have met while racing and the bonds you have formed that may have never happened except for a common hobby called Drag Racing.

Please post the positive things about racing S/SS, any negative posts will be removed. You can always start your own thread on the negative, but please do not post it here.

james schaechter · 02-16-2010, 01:49 PM

I like when we are testing at the local track and people think our car has a "383" in it instead of a "283" Most of the locals think I am just pulling their chain.

Billy Nees · 02-16-2010, 01:49 PM

Kenny, when you're right, you're right!

randy wilson · 02-16-2010, 01:57 PM

there is nothing like being in the staging lanes and looking at the premium company you are with. it is exciting!!!!!

Mike Carr · 02-16-2010, 02:12 PM

-The PEOPLE. Having the chance to meet so many great racers and people from all parts of the country over the past 10-12 years and been able to spend time with them and make some great friends. Class Racing, and the people I've met through it, were able to lead me on a path of being able to run the Tri-State S/SS Association, and been able to drive Stockers for Alex Denysenko, Jack McCarthy and Billy Nees and have a great time doing it.

- The Cars. Some of the best appearing, best engineered, coolest cars in the pits. Like Ken said, seeing a '68 Mustang vs '08 Mustang heads up. And old vs new in S/S and GT. Seeing just about anything and everything, from low 8 second Hemi's and SS/AM's, to 17 second FWD 4 cylinders...a place for just about anything, for any fan's taste.. The fact that, despite the rules, cars can run so fast, compared even to bracket cars with bigger motors and lighter cars.

Bobby Zlatkin · 02-16-2010, 02:14 PM

I agree with Randy Wilson.
Many totally different approaches all aimed at the same end goal.

Ed Fernandez · 02-16-2010, 02:24 PM

Meeting people I've read about and just meeting new people from around the country.
Also eating well with my friends.And lastly being able to be somewhat competitive with what is considered an odd ball combination amongst traditional American muscle cars.

tj310 · 02-16-2010, 02:40 PM

You can always bracket race a legal car if you want to. ...Thanx Trevor

Randall Klein · 02-16-2010, 02:41 PM

A premium car show "in action"

Mostly show car quality paint, restorations and "look" that shakes, rattles and rolls, and don't forget those crowd pleasing wheelstands

I told a local reporter one day, many tracks "book in" a wheelstander, S & SS do it for free

Evan Smith · 02-16-2010, 02:44 PM

Lettin' out the clutch! That never gets old.

I also enjoy the people, most of whom are awesome, as I've made friends all over North America. From a technical standpoint, I love the challenge of making the car quicker and faster. BTW, if was nice meeting so many new people at my first D2 race this past weekend.

Evan

02-16-2010, 01:46 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Cool things about Stock and Super Stock I started this thread to bring out the positive in Stock and Super Stock, please post the things you enjoy most about S/SS and what you think is the coolest thing about S/SS. I think one of the coolest things about S/SS is we are able to race 40+ year old cars with the latest technology along side the newest cars. No other form of racing lets you compete with new cars and old, at least not cars that are separated by over 40 years. S/SS represents what the factory cars look like more then most motorsports and or classes. Even Super Stock with the large tires still has the look of a factory car. The fans that come up to you in the pits and complement you on your car or talk about the same car they drive on the street or are building. The friends that you have met while racing and the bonds you have formed that may have never happened except for a common hobby called Drag Racing. Please post the positive things about racing S/SS, any negative posts will be removed. You can always start your own thread on the negative, but please do not post it here.

02-16-2010, 01:49 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,288 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock I like when we are testing at the local track and people think our car has a "383" in it instead of a "283" Most of the locals think I am just pulling their chain. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

02-16-2010, 01:49 PM	#3
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,491 Likes: 3,594 Liked 7,708 Times in 1,736 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock Kenny, when you're right, you're right! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

02-16-2010, 01:57 PM	#4
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock there is nothing like being in the staging lanes and looking at the premium company you are with. it is exciting!!!!! __________________ don,t have one

02-16-2010, 02:12 PM	#5
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock -The PEOPLE. Having the chance to meet so many great racers and people from all parts of the country over the past 10-12 years and been able to spend time with them and make some great friends. Class Racing, and the people I've met through it, were able to lead me on a path of being able to run the Tri-State S/SS Association, and been able to drive Stockers for Alex Denysenko, Jack McCarthy and Billy Nees and have a great time doing it. - The Cars. Some of the best appearing, best engineered, coolest cars in the pits. Like Ken said, seeing a '68 Mustang vs '08 Mustang heads up. And old vs new in S/S and GT. Seeing just about anything and everything, from low 8 second Hemi's and SS/AM's, to 17 second FWD 4 cylinders...a place for just about anything, for any fan's taste.. The fact that, despite the rules, cars can run so fast, compared even to bracket cars with bigger motors and lighter cars. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912 Last edited by Mike Carr; 02-16-2010 at 02:15 PM.

02-16-2010, 02:14 PM	#6
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock I agree with Randy Wilson. Many totally different approaches all aimed at the same end goal. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

02-16-2010, 02:24 PM	#7
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock Meeting people I've read about and just meeting new people from around the country. Also eating well with my friends.And lastly being able to be somewhat competitive with what is considered an odd ball combination amongst traditional American muscle cars. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-16-2010, 02:40 PM	#8
tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock You can always bracket race a legal car if you want to. ...Thanx Trevor

02-16-2010, 02:41 PM	#9
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock A premium car show "in action" Mostly show car quality paint, restorations and "look" that shakes, rattles and rolls, and don't forget those crowd pleasing wheelstands I told a local reporter one day, many tracks "book in" a wheelstander, S & SS do it for free

02-16-2010, 02:44 PM	#10
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Cool things about Stock and Super Stock Lettin' out the clutch! That never gets old. I also enjoy the people, most of whom are awesome, as I've made friends all over North America. From a technical standpoint, I love the challenge of making the car quicker and faster. BTW, if was nice meeting so many new people at my first D2 race this past weekend. Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK