PRO STOCK, HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE ARE TODAY (1 Viewer)

[Bobby Bennett]

A comprehensive look at how Pro Stock got to the point it is today.

NHRA PRO STOCK: HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE ARE | Competition Plus

Just ask a casual drag racing fan what they think of today's current NHRA Pro Stock, and chances are you will get one of these answers. "Nothing stock, nothing relatable, never watch them. Best time to go check out the sportsman pits." "Park a Pro Stock car next to the factory-produced...

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[*******]

It's no different than how TF or FC morphed into what it is today. Every class is cookie cutter with the exact same parts and pieces used by everyone.. FC is the biggest joke with their bodies.

 

[Scoe]

I've moved on from being a purist. Never really was one tbh. I've just come to enjoy the racing for what it is.

 

[Oz_NHRA_Fan]

I've moved on from being a purist. Never really was one tbh. I've just come to enjoy the racing for what it is.

I’ve done the same. Have been forced to. When you’re looking at wall-to-wall Camaros which is beyond boring, you have to find enjoyment elsewhere and thankfully the racing is hot. Having said that, I really think NHRA need to look at encouraging diversification of the field in terms of manufacturers. Perhaps that’s what A/FX has been created for?

 

[TSK]

I used to love pro stock. But that was back when all manufacturers were represented.
Now, for me anyway, it’s a great time to hit the head and grab something to eat and drink.
NHRA is solely to blame for what the class has morphed into.
Every time a Ford or Mopar became dominant, NHRA changed the rules to the benefit of the GM cars.
They did the same thing with Factory Stock and, I’ll wager they are going to do it with the new A/FX class.
“If you can’t beat them, ban them.”

 

[T.Smith]

I used to love pro stock. But that was back when all manufacturers were represented.
Now, for me anyway, it’s a great time to hit the head and grab something to eat and drink.
NHRA is solely to blame for what the class has morphed into.
Every time a Ford or Mopar became dominant, NHRA changed the rules to the benefit of the GM cars.
They did the same thing with Factory Stock and, I’ll wager they are going to do it with the new A/FX class.
“If you can’t beat them, ban them.”

Glidden musta had his own rule book.

 

[TSK]

Glidden musta had his own rule book.

Glidden was in a class by himself.

 

[Bobby Bennett]

I'm going to be interested to see how NHRA will legislate the unaerodynamic Challenger into being competitive or slowing down the Mustang. In the end, tight competition will make the whole deal come full circle again. We've seen this movie, and if you read the article, it was tight and close racing that brought about the need for the box standard. With no factory support to speak of, racers are going to go with whatever combination gives them the best chance to win.

 

[TSK]

I'm going to be interested to see how NHRA will legislate the unaerodynamic Challenger into being competitive or slowing down the Mustang. In the end, tight competition will make the whole deal come full circle again. We've seen this movie, and if you read the article, it was tight and close racing that brought about the need for the box standard. With no factory support to speak of, racers are going to go with whatever combination gives them the best chance to win.

That would take NHRA modifying the rules to help the Mopars. That’s never happened before and it certainly won’t happen now.

 

[camaro]

the main problem with any heads up class is, you can either have 'variety' or 'cookie cutter'. while cookie cutter is boring, the up side is, it often employs, close & equal racing. With a calass that has a variety of styles, one type of combination will eventually overtake the others and eventually, the determining factor, in the class will depend on whoever is writing the rules !! (see promod/ pro stock bike/FSS)

 

[T.Smith]

I'm going to be interested to see how NHRA will legislate the unaerodynamic Challenger into being competitive or slowing down the Mustang. In the end, tight competition will make the whole deal come full circle again. We've seen this movie, and if you read the article, it was tight and close racing that brought about the need for the box standard. With no factory support to speak of, racers are going to go with whatever combination gives them the best chance to win.

I wonder if NHRA could do like IMSA did with their GTLM class. Use restrictor plates and a Balance of Power Table for all three manufactures.

 

[T.Smith]

Glidden was in a class by himself.

Well then NHRA musta did a shitty job of changing the rules to benefit GM powered cars.

 

[Ted]

I hear the same about stock-car racing-
"cookie-cutter cars are boring, it was way better back in the day"
of course back in the day second place usually finished three laps down

 

[Fueler1]

Dodge was competitive in PS until the 10500 rpm limit was added. All NHRA has to do to make dodge competitive again is raise the limit to 12k

 

[Nunz]

Dodge was competitive in PS until the 10500 rpm limit was added. All NHRA has to do to make dodge competitive again is raise the limit to 12k

I would like to hear the top PS guys take on whether or not the rev limit rule has helped curtail costs. Running a 500 inch engine to 11-12K RPM has to be brutal on drivetrain longevity, starting with valvesprings.

 

[M Jones]

Glidden musta had his own rule book.

He had superior hp per cubic ford motors at the time, being a ford fan it still got old when no one could beat him, for the class to be exciting it needs all manufactures to be competitive, the same goes for the AFX class

 

[*******]

Dodge was competitive in PS until they banned nitrous. All NHRA has to do to make dodge competitive again is look away

There, fixed your post Jon

 

[Randy]

A friend of mine said they could always bring back cheating. Always made for some good racing and a few surprises/upsets.

 

[Nappy]

A friend of mine said they could always bring back cheating. Always made for some good racing and a few surprises/upsets.

Oh no! Not those imfamous "Wayne County" Mopar heads again !!

 

[Billy]

Still my favorite class,even with all the changes!