Nitro Bass!
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Time for rules change and open up the class, at least to an outsider....
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65 Goatboy
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Pro Stock eligible? Mustang and Charger
I do not know if the new Charger is eligible, I know Allen Johnson has said the old Challenger was not, the size I think, it had to fit within the "box", and it did not, That is why they raced the Dart 10 years ago, Chrysler/Fiat dropped the Dart from production and that is why MOPAR left., not going to support some thing they do not sell anymore, as stated by Richard Freeman Chevy does not supply support but makes all the parts easy to get.
timebombkal
Nitro Member
Maybe Toyota would have had a Pro Stock
65 Goatboy
Nitro Member
Not from the US big three. Corvette, mustang, cadillac and charger is all I can think of. German and european etc. yes.
Rocket Man
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the new Chargers are AWD not RWD.
Litefoot
Nitro Member
I agree with you on that
The Scat Pack and R/T versions give you the option to switch off the AWD and go to RWD.
Rocket Man
Nitro Member
true. so it's defeatable AWD. still AWD.with the weight penalty that comes along. close to 5,000 lbs.
Yeah and Cadillac is all electric, crossover type stuff now.
Isn't there a RWD Toyota? The sporty one, I think the one they went in on with BMW......can't remember now.
65 Goatboy
Nitro Member
GR Supra. Also Cadillac still has a rear wheel drive hot rod, CT5-V Blackwing.
Nitro Bass!
Nitro Member
Check out how aerodynamic the new Prius is, imagine that was a Pro Stock, Pro Mod, or Funny Car...It just seems to me that the days of "Stock" and "Showroom" are over. Does it really matter any longer of a car is front or rear wheel drive or electric from the factory if the brand a body style can be used in any particular class? I say open it all up and make the sport and classes a lot more interesting and entertaining...
Nitro Bass!
Nitro Member
Sorry for the typos!
65 Goatboy
Nitro Member
I have to draw the line at the Prius but I get your idea. Not sure about any body style but it could be opened up some. The purists will scream but probably not the casual fan, might even help attendance. Maybe factory support and sponsorship isn't all that important any more. It would be interesting.
Nitro Bass!
Nitro Member
There are plenty of classes for purists I'm sure, but purists are not going to grow the sport and bring in new and younger fans. It's time Drag Racing looks in the mirror and also looks to the future, not just lament about the past that made us all Drag Racing junkies missing the glory days....
NHRA/Fox Sports could help the cause of Pro Stock. It wasn't that long ago they found time to do a lot of interesting pitside tech coverage that explained to the viewing audience what goes into the building, operation, tuning and driving a competitive Pro Stock car along with a lot more in-car camera work. Now it's just rush-rush-rush so we can get back to the nitro cars.
And don't tell me a 6 second doorslammer can't fire up a crowd....
And don't tell me a 6 second doorslammer can't fire up a crowd....
Litefoot
Nitro Member
I think you made your point, what a wild ride that must beNHRA/Fox Sports could help the cause of Pro Stock. It wasn't that long ago they found time to do a lot of interesting pitside tech coverage that explained to the viewing audience what goes into the building, operation, tuning and driving a competitive Pro Stock car along with a lot more in-car camera work. Now it's just rush-rush-rush so we can get back to the nitro cars.
And don't tell me a 6 second doorslammer can't fire up a crowd....
Oh I thought the Blackwing was all done. I saw one on the interstate a year or so ago. Definitely caught my eye!
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