NHRA will allow any engine in any chassis for 2018 (1 Viewer)

[stitcherbob]

https://www.nhra.com/news/2008/friday-13th-special-corvette-curse-and-other-superstitions

 

[Nunz]

PS is one thing, but I'm really surprised Force hasn't developed a 'Vette FC body. I think that would be badass, they make wild PM cars but would love to see a FC version.

 

[HEMI6point1]

Hasn't anyone who tried a Corvette FC have really bad luck with it? It would look awesome but after all those incidents people are probably too scared to try again!

I would also love to see a Cadillac body. Maybe an ATS-V since that is available as a coupe?

 

[stitcherbob]

 

[ironpony]

Pro Mod the future of NHRA

 

[mick]

someone should compile a list of PS body types used in the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's.....same could be said for FC.
simple answer. a lot more then than now. not good or bad, but a whole lot more variety.
writting was on the wall for FC's in the 90's.....assume look of door wedge.

 

[Dave]

someone should compile a list of PS body types used in the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's.....same could be said for FC.
simple answer. a lot more then than now. not good or bad, but a whole lot more variety.
writting was on the wall for FC's in the 90's.....assume look of door wedge.

You have to also consider the amount of manufacturers involved in racing at that time. What are AMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury, Plymouth, Datsun, and Buick up to these days? A lot are non-existent and the rest certainly don't care about motorsports.

I don't know why people harp on the NHRA so much. They can only race what the car companies are making and the car companies are making absolute garbage these days. You should be thankful that any motorsports even exist. Win on Sunday sell on Monday is long gone. They want to figure out how to make self driving and self parking cars now and cars that have built in internet. The upcoming generation (for the most part) has no interest in driving or doing anything car related.

 

[Reese]

You have to also consider the amount of manufacturers involved in racing at that time. What are AMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury, Plymouth, Datsun, and Buick up to these days? A lot are non-existent and the rest certainly don't care about motorsports.

I don't know why people harp on the NHRA so much. They can only race what the car companies are making and the car companies are making absolute garbage these days. You should be thankful that any motorsports even exist. Win on Sunday sell on Monday is long gone. They want to figure out how to make self driving and self parking cars now and cars that have built in internet. The upcoming generation (for the most part) has no interest in driving or doing anything car related.

2018 COPO's from Chevy.

 

[Sean D, shondoo]

Win on Sunday sell on Monday is long gone.

Doesn't have to be, brother. The platforms are there. All NHRA needs to do is pull the trigger.

Sean D

 

[Dave]

You all must have great jobs or big bank accounts because I don't care how much a Camaro, Mustang, Dart, Challenger, Demon, Drag Pack, Copo, Cobra Jet ANYTHING wins on sunday I sure as hell can't afford them on Monday. Who is your market? Who are you selling to? Some 18-30 year old that is going to have a 900-1000 a month car payment and another 500 a month in insurance and makes 9-16 dollars an hour?

 

[Dave]

2018 COPO's from Chevy.

Those things are hideous. The lower body is too tall and the roof is too short.

 

[Sean D, shondoo]

You all must have great jobs or big bank accounts because I don't care how much a Camaro, Mustang, Dart, Challenger, Demon, Drag Pack, Copo, Cobra Jet ANYTHING wins on sunday I sure as hell can't afford them on Monday. Who is your market? Who are you selling to? Some 18-30 year old that is going to have a 900-1000 a month car payment and another 500 a month in insurance and makes 9-16 dollars an hour?

While I completely understand where you're coming from, I also am witness to numerous folks in my small area, both young and old, that are spending RIDICULOUS amounts of money on diesel trucks. Very comparable money to what these cars cost. How they afford it is absolutely unreal to me..... Lol!

Sean D

 

[Dave]

While I completely understand where you're coming from, I also am witness to numerous folks in my small area, both young and old, that are spending RIDICULOUS amounts of money on diesel trucks. Very comparable money to what these cars cost. How they afford it is absolutely unreal to me..... Lol!

Sean D

Drug deals.

 

[stitcherbob]

in 1982 I bought my first car - 1969 Roadrunner 383 for $800

in 1985 I bought my first new car - 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo for under $9000

in 1989 I bought my first new truck - 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible 4x4 for $19,117

it's 2017, trucks are $30 - $80 thousand, cars are $25 - $90 thousand and is it any wonder kids today Uber or ride the bus?


(BTW I still have all those...cheaper to keep 'em!)

 

[ironpony]

While I completely understand where you're coming from, I also am witness to numerous folks in my small area, both young and old, that are spending RIDICULOUS amounts of money on diesel trucks. Very comparable money to what these cars cost. How they afford it is absolutely unreal to me..... Lol!

Sean D

I have to agree with you, around here diesel trucks all over, tuned up many of which are daily driven and run in the 10's. Who needs a race car. I prefer playing with the diesels now myself. Truck started out towing the trailer now its faster than the race car.
You know how it works, you always have money for what you want and not for what you need.

 

[TooTall999]

I realize the purists want to keep a Mopar in a Mopar, Ford in a Ford, etc. However, what about a "low buck" pro stock racer that has a mustang or dart available, but can't afford to develop the engine package to be competitive? Now he can lease a GM motor from Gray, KB or whoever and at least get out and race!

 

[FABMAN]

in 1982 I bought my first car - 1969 Roadrunner 383 for $800

in 1985 I bought my first new car - 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo for under $9000

in 1989 I bought my first new truck - 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible 4x4 for $19,117

it's 2017, trucks are $30 - $80 thousand, cars are $25 - $90 thousand and is it any wonder kids today Uber or ride the bus?


(BTW I still have all those...cheaper to keep 'em!)

My grandson is in first year HS, same school i went to said parking lot is half empty, during my years you had to get there early or you couldnt a place to park.

 

[FABMAN]

He is driving my 71Chevy truck i bought in 71 $2200 new.

 

[stitcherbob]

He is driving my 71Chevy truck i bought in 71 $2200 new.

My Dad's 65 3/4 ton Chevy with 3 on the tree was the first one I drove to high school...it was such an adventure, going on your own, worrying about getting there on time and whether the truck would break down or not...kids need that feeling of not being safe and comfortable .....

 

[Sean D, shondoo]

I have to agree with you, around here diesel trucks all over, tuned up many of which are daily driven and run in the 10's. Who needs a race car. I prefer playing with the diesels now myself. Truck started out towing the trailer now its faster than the race car.
You know how it works, you always have money for what you want and not for what you need.

Your last sentence is very telling, Ken. If the money is there to spend, and with what we're seeing with these diesel trucks, it appears to be, the challenge then becomes how to make people want these factory hot rods again.

Sean D