Nostalgia Funny Car Question (1 Viewer)

[jgrigz]

With the nostalgia funny cars running in the 4.80s now, will they be restricted to 1000’ ft soon? They put on a great show.

 

[z28]

With the nostalgia funny cars running in the 4.80s now, will they be restricted to 1000’ ft soon? They put on a great show.

I believe that is on 1000' track. When they race at a national event like Vegas they run same as the big show cars 1000'

 

[James]

Correct, NFC runs 1000' at national events.

 

[glofria]

But they run the full 1/4 mile at all Heritage Series events as do all other classes.

 

[65 Goatboy]

With the nostalgia funny cars running in the 4.80s now, will they be restricted to 1000’ ft soon? They put on a great show.

They do put on a great show. 100% nitro, single mag and a 21 gpm fuel pump. As others have said they run a 1/4 mile at non national events.

 

[jgrigz]

They do put on a great show. 100% nitro, single mag and a 21 gpm fuel pump. As others have said they run a 1/4 mile at non national events.

Thanks. I wonder how expensive they are to run compared to a top alcohol car.

 

[Burnnitro1320]

Other than the blower I would say it's comparable.

 

[Nitro79]

Side note: Whatever happened to Dale Pulde's War Eagle NFC effort?

 

[glofria]

I asked that question to Dale back in July on Facebook Messenger (we communicate from time-to-time) and this is how responded,

"I was building it with Bucky Austin. I started wearing out so I gave it back for Bucky and his guys to finish it."

 

[Butch]

Other than the blower I would say it's comparable.

Why do you say this? I would've thought just the fuel cost.
When I crewed going from TF to BBFC in the 70's I was amazed at the lack of between rounds maintenance needed in BBFC.
Then I got back into TAFC in the late 90's and realized it was dam near like fuel racing. The body, Heads and pan coming off between every round. LOL

 

[Burnnitro1320]

Why do you say this? I would've thought just the fuel cost.
When I crewed going from TF to BBFC in the 70's I was amazed at the lack of between rounds maintenance needed in BBFC.
Then I got back into TAFC in the late 90's and realized it was dam near like fuel racing. The body, Heads and pan coming off between every round. LOL

Well a new screw blower is 3-4 times more expensive than a good roots. Sure fuel is obviously more but everything else is very similar. Rear end, tires, clutch disks, safety equipment, computer, ect. Most of my used parts come from TAFC teams.

 

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They do put on a great show. 100% nitro, single mag and a 21 gpm fuel pump. As others have said they run a 1/4 mile at non national events.

I don't think the 21 gallon pump cars are running in the 4.80s.... I could be wrong, it's been several years since I worked on Nostalgia Funny cars.

But there is a difference between Funny Car Chaos rules and the NHRA Heritage rules.

Either way, all funny cars are badass in my opinion.

 

[twostep]

I don't think the 21 gallon pump cars are running in the 4.80s.... I could be wrong, it's been several years since I worked on Nostalgia Funny cars.

But there is a difference between Funny Car Chaos rules and the NHRA Heritage rules.

Either way, all funny cars are badass in my opinion.

They're not; 4.80 is a 1000' time. The better ones run similar 1320 times to Top Alcohol FCs, 5.50-5.60 or so at around 260mph. No way they're gonna run 4.80 quarter mile times with 21gpm pumps and 6-71 blowers.

 

[65 Goatboy]

I don't think the 21 gallon pump cars are running in the 4.80s.... I could be wrong, it's been several years since I worked on Nostalgia Funny cars.

But there is a difference between Funny Car Chaos rules and the NHRA Heritage rules.

Either way, all funny cars are badass in my opinion.

I googled the Nhra nito legend series rules and that's where I got those specs.

 

[none]

Thanks. I wonder how expensive they are to run compared to a top alcohol car.

Having run both it’s somewhat close in cost. Screw blower about 20K+ if you can get one. A kick ass roots about half that. Big problem with the nfc is it’s pretty hard to keep it happy the last 3-400 feet with a 21 gallon pump. They love pistons