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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: John_Kunkel] #1921897
09/29/15 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted By John_Kunkel
It's pretty hard to be brand loyal when they all look pretty much the same (that's why the mandated windshield ban) and the drivetrain doesn't even resemble any factory offering.


Exactly! Just what is the "Stock" in Pro Stock now? It sure isn't the cars appearance, they all look like half of a jelly bean.

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1921913
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Originally Posted By MR_P_BODY
I would guess that AJ would retire... but him and
his dad might keep the engine business running...
just a guess... best of luck to both of them for
what ever they end up doing
wave


You already got them retiring and next week in the grave. I would think they have other things they can do besides that car. LOL

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: justinp61] #1921921
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Originally Posted By justinp61
Originally Posted By John_Kunkel
It's pretty hard to be brand loyal when they all look pretty much the same (that's why the mandated windshield ban) and the drivetrain doesn't even resemble any factory offering.


Exactly! Just what is the "Stock" in Pro Stock now? It sure isn't the cars appearance, they all look like half of a jelly bean.


Same thing could also be said for NASCAR as well.
Matt

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: Dodgeguy101] #1921929
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Originally Posted By Dodgeguy101
Originally Posted By MR_P_BODY
I would guess that AJ would retire... but him and
his dad might keep the engine business running...
just a guess... best of luck to both of them for
what ever they end up doing
wave


You already got them retiring and next week in the grave. I would think they have other things they can do besides that car. LOL


AJ talked of retirement in the past... no one is
putting anyone in the grave... but I DOUBT he will
go back into pro stock..... JMO
wave

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1921943
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Let's face it, the era of what we older guys knew is over. Nothing lasts. The cars we idolized ran from mid 50s to mid 70s. Roughly 50 years ago, think of it this way, setting in the stands in 1965 watching cars that where made in 1905-1925, don't think we would have done that. The Hupmobile just beat the Stanly Steamer 29.4 to a respectable 31.6. Brand affiliation is a non factor, it's just to far apart nowadays, cars in the heyday had V8s-4-speeds or 3 speed autos with rear wheel drive and close in cubic inches, simple cars. Now just turn the screw up to make whatever power you want. Really how long will that last with the Gov tighting up the regulations. We have to relate to something, not two carbon fiber whatever's going down the track, gets old fast. Other than the guys racing, who really cares which top fuel- funny car- pro stock wins unless it's a MOPAR. Over, done, put a fork in it. I'm in mourning, grieve with me.

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1921946
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I should not have posted and just waited for a formal announcement. All I can say is that the most prominent names in Mopar Pro Stock will not be with Mopar next season. Let the speculation begin.


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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: cudaman1969] #1921947
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Originally Posted By cudaman1969
I'm in mourning, grieve with me.



NHRA...

NASCAR...


Followed 'em both(and ALL the Pentastar accomplishments)for many years...

Not anymore...


If a Mopar(RIP)ain't in it, forget it...

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: RSNOMO] #1921953
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Originally Posted By RS23U1G
Originally Posted By cudaman1969
I'm in mourning, grieve with me.



NHRA...

NASCAR...


Followed 'em both(and ALL the Pentastar accomplishments)for many years...

Not anymore...


If a Mopar(RIP)ain't in it, forget it...


I still watch the funny's and top fuel due to mopars
so if they still carry the banner I will still watch
If they drop those classes also I'll quit watching
any NHRA stuff
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: Plumb Wired] #1921978
09/29/15 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted By Plumb Wired
I should not have posted and just waited for a formal announcement. All I can say is that the most prominent names in Mopar Pro Stock will not be with Mopar next season. Let the speculation begin.


That's why I asked.

Mopar is not pulling out of Pro Stock from what I'm hearing..

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: LSP] #1921986
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Some of you guys have way to much time on your hands and should take up racing again, or maybe Yoga.


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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: pittsburghracer] #1921987
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1921992
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More people watch no prep,10.5 and Radial racing than NHRA events already. Most of the people that watch NHRA are people checking it off the bucket list.


Mopar to the bone!!!
Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1922001
09/29/15 08:24 PM
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I'd rather see the Challengers, Cameros and Musyangs duke it out than Pro-stock. The only reason to watch was AJ. Him and his Dad are true Gentlemen. I wont watch Cameros racing.

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1922049
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I would rather watch the old pro stock truck reruns than most of what is out there today.

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: 72Swinger] #1922063
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Originally Posted By 72Swinger
More people watch no prep,10.5 and Radial racing than NHRA events already. Most of the people that watch NHRA are people checking it off the bucket list.


Any no prep, outlaw 10.5, radial race draws big, big crowds.
even the live streaming draws crowds.
what it doesn't draw is.... sponsors.

NHRA is a money machine.Without sponsors to pad their pockets...they aren't interested.


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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1922076
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Well on that line of thinking,how long will it be before the Drag Pack Challengers are a non fator in stock/super stock. NHRA is famous for propping up the chevrlets. Once prostock is dead watch out for all of GM money to go into stock classes and they will cry enough to get rules in their favor just like the last 48 years.
Rant over



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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: SCATPACK 1] #1922080
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Originally Posted By SCATPACK 1
and they will cry enough to get rules in their favor




LMAO...

Well, how about that???

Somebody else knows who 'WJ' is(was)...

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: RSNOMO] #1922085
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Originally Posted By RS23U1G
Originally Posted By SCATPACK 1
and they will cry enough to get rules in their favor




LMAO...

Well, how about that???

Somebody else knows who 'WJ' is(was)...


Or they could just go back to using nitrous....


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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: RSNOMO] #1922094
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The only reason I watch any Pro Stock was because of AJ and V Gaines. But honestly I have lost all interest in all three of the Pro classes. Everything I loved about them is long gone. In fact the only racing I really like any more is Nostalgia Superstock and I guess because thats what I grew up with and still love. I like cars that I can actually tell what they are and thats pretty much the NSS cars in todays world and some bracket race cars. Ron

Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock [Re: scottb] #1922100
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Nowadays I call it decal racing.....nothing out there in the Pro Categories' is Brand Anything...LOL

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