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2 little changes for PS I'd like to see
- Thread starter fatcat
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my friends call me Zappy
Nitro Member
(1) Only CU. IN. available in that body. - (2) Either full stick or full automatic trans.
Make them live up to the name ( Professional - stock ), not JR Pro/Mods
Make them live up to the name ( Professional - stock ), not JR Pro/Mods
Sorry man but I don't think so. Slow them down would be about it. They would just move more weight forward. No one is going to do big wheel stands every run. I dought there is much weight on the wheelie bars now on launch. It's more of a crutch if you miss the suspension set up. They want the cars going forward. Going up is just a waste of HP. While the wheelies look cool, when you are racing for .001 of a second to win you want the front tires just touching the ground.
But I could be wrong. Alan could probably tell us.
TooTall999
Nitro Member
I think Pro Stock needs to go back to it's roots. Limit the class to Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Mandate that all builds start with a "body in white" with certain carbon panels allowed,ie front clip, doors and such. Allow some latitude in windshield layback and other aero tricks but make the body fit a standard template. Keep the new EFI engine combo.
fatcat
Nitro Member
This is what I said 8 years ago when I posted this thread. Now we're looking at the end of the year edict from on high that 2017 will be the last year for PS.
vegasnitro
Nitro Member
What makes you think that 2017 will be it?
I think that 2006 is a learning year for the teams and you may see more in the class next year because it gives the others time to convert to F.I.
If the teams running the full tour are having problems with power and setup you don't think that the smaller part time teams would struggle in the first year of changes?
If the teams running the full tour are having problems with power and setup you don't think that the smaller part time teams would struggle in the first year of changes?
stitcherbob
Nitro Member
NHRA: What we need to do is make P/S more exciting.....keep those fans in the seats. I know, we'll ban tall hood scoops....then make them run fuel injection....also the cars need to look more like the stock car.
That will ensure success!
Ummm....better take a looky over here! Somebody beat ya to it with a "street legal car"...
NHRA: How fast did it go???? Uh Oh.......
That will ensure success!
Ummm....better take a looky over here! Somebody beat ya to it with a "street legal car"...
NHRA: How fast did it go???? Uh Oh.......
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stitcherbob
Nitro Member
and if the lack of license plates doesn't bother you...
No, dont go BACK thats why PS is where it is today because this exact kind of thinking. Limit the cars to only 3 kind models....WTH! NHRA had poor vision and personnel that lacked knowledge of EFI technology back in the early 90's. PS is more than 20 years behind in technology all because they were scared to move forward. You want to see 60's or 70's cars go watch nostalgia racing.
In what way is P/S behind in technology? Also, I keep reading how P/S needed EFI. Why? Has EFI made the class better in any way? Are the cars faster? Easier to drive or tune? Get better mileage? I can honestly say EFI has made street cars much better since it's introduction but I honestly can't say it's helped out drag racing at all. Or NASCAR if you're a fan of the type of racing. As for looking down on anyone who enjoys the cars actually looking like what they're supposed to be, that's ridiculous. The Camaros look nothing like showroom cars and while the drivers are as good as it gets and for the most part extremely good with the fans (Go Alex Laughlin!) it might attract a few more butts in the seats if the guy who has a street Camaro could at least relate to the appearance of something rolling to the line, wouldn't it?
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You cant expect after one full year if EFI has helped or hurt PS. It was a necessary change that was way past due. You can see what happened when you dont keep up with change the class becomes so stale nobody watches and you have no factory support. I have no idea why Mopar signed for 1 year then left at the end of the year but its clear there is no real interest in PS. What team is actually getting GM/Chevy money for running a Camaro? Its hard to say exactly what would have happened if changes were made 20 years ago but maybe more interest from the next generation at the time help take PS to the next level and keep it popular and expand the market.
While I respect your view, as well as lots of other people who seem to feel EFI was "needed" in the class. I really can't see why, nor do I see any scenario where the majority of the fans really care how the fuel gets in the engine. I doubt it sells even one more ticket to anyone, or raise the interest level at all. I do feel that maybe a variety in the class and having some of today's current crop of muscle cars on the line just might sell a few tickets. Same goes for all classes. I have never seen a Toyota Camry on the street that sparked my interest, but I see lots of neat Challengers, Mustangs and Camaros on a regular basis on the street that do. So what's wrong with being able to connect the dots with what's in your garage to what's on the line at an NHRA race? I used to think Bob Glidden's T-bird was the neatest car in all of drag racing because it looked like a real T-bird. Did I worry about how the gas got from the tank to the cylinders? Nope. I'll bet I'm not alone
stitcherbob
Nitro Member
how would the teams have done if they instituted the EFI rule and nothing else? Left the hood scoops on the first year or 2, and then monkeyed with the RPM rule later....I'll bet the teams would have had an easier transition
