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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
[Re: 383man]
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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 Amen, you are preaching to the choir!!
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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You can see the factory block and bodies now. It's called Super Stock and the stands are usually empty. Exactly...........and they already have something they call the top stock shootout or something similar. So why in the world are they going to morph what is considered a PRO class into something with factory bodies and motors. Some HERE might care and watch it........but nobody else will. Perhaps the answer is to try and combine both. Somebody said they are drawing people with the drivers. Pro stock, in theory, has the best drivers not in a fuel car. Make it compelling on two fronts by using something more like the SS cars and maybe, just maybe, they wont have one dying class and one with no crowd. Or just slap stickers on the windshield and back them into the pits.  im sure that will have the desired result and we wont have this same exact discussion in another couple years. 
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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I cant say what but you guys are wrong. There will be a mopar team text year just cant say who yet but you will find out soon enough. AJ may not get it but someone else is for sure. So you have the number 3 guy in points in P/S which is NO small feet in itself and you're going to go after an unknown new team that hasn't proven to make power with the Mopar. Brilliant idea, I know because it's worked so well for Mopar in the past. Dale Eicke? David Nickens anyone? Absolutely.You really have to wonder sometimes don't ya.The stories I've heard from the horses mouth make you wonder sometimes.Well for starters back when they were getting into the current stuff the first blocks were cast iron and fully skirted.you ain't getting g nothing done with crap like that..So im not surprised.
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
[Re: Monte_Smith]
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10/02/15 10:09 AM
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You can see the factory block and bodies now. It's called Super Stock and the stands are usually empty. Exactly...........and they already have something they call the top stock shootout or something similar. So why in the world are they going to morph what is considered a PRO class into something with factory bodies and motors. Some HERE might care and watch it........but nobody else will. Then just have GM build the Pro Stock cars and have your Fancy drivers drive then! I guess it's the age group in general. They are always re inventing the TV shows and to add more flare to keep the ratings going. Soon Pro Stock = IROC  Matt
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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10/02/15 01:04 PM
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Well at least you folks will have more time to watch us T/S guys since you're bailing on P/S....  You got that right Eric. I doesn't surprise me one bit that some of these guys gave up watching racing as MOST of them gave up participating in racing too. Oh some may hit a race or two but for the most part they are retired. Just in case here's this week TV schedule. My local tracks are closed as the Bracket Finals were cancelled due to weather. And for the guys with DVR's there is an option to extend taping PAST the expected end time so if it starts late you don't miss anything. I think I have an hour or hour and a half on ALL racing events so nothing is missed. Enjoy watching your survivor shows, moonshine, or any other favourites this weekend. I will be in the shop WORKING on race cars and watching racing if and when I get a chance. NHRA Keystone Nationals October 1-4 Reading, Pa. 10/04/2015 Qualifying 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM ET/3:00 AM - 4:30 AM PT (ESPN2) 10/04/2015 Qualifying 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET/12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT (ESPN2) 10/04/2015 Eliminations 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET/5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT (ESPN2)
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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I think the program should be changed to hot nekkid women on turbocharged tricycles, and the organization could be renamed the National Hooters Racing Association. It would bring a whole new meaning at the racetrack for the term "floppers".
But that's just MY opinion, cuz I got NO interest in the NHRA Pro classes at all anymore. You had me at hot nekkid women...
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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You had me at hot nekkid women... [/quote] I think the drifter guys have the right idea... they get big crowds and hot babes 
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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they get big crowds and hot babes I remember that... Before 'gravity&grey'...
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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they get big crowds and hot babes I remember that... Before 'gravity&grey'... Yeah... but we can still look and watch the cars...LOL I'm not dead YET.. LOL
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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10/02/15 03:38 PM
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I think the program should be changed to hot nekkid women on turbocharged tricycles, and the organization could be renamed the National Hooters Racing Association. It would bring a whole new meaning at the racetrack for the term "floppers".
But that's just MY opinion, cuz I got NO interest in the NHRA Pro classes at all anymore. I would pay to see that action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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10/02/15 05:32 PM
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My brother-in-law is just like someone said earlier and thats because he loves to watch Nascar and its because he has a favorite "Driver" not a favorite car or type of car. When I first got into muscle cars I was about 12 years old and I liked certain cars which of course was I liked Mopar best even though I do like all brands. I started following drag racing around 1968 and I only wanted Ronnie Sox to win because he drove a cool Mopar ......a 68 Hemi Cuda. The same went for Arlene Vanke and Herb McCandless and so on. I wanted the Car to win as I did not care less who was driving. I am just so glad Ronnie drove Mopars since I found out he was about the best 4-speed driver of all time. But I always wanted the car to win and thats what I followed as I love them all but am brand loyal to Mopar. I guess its one reason I was never a big fan of Top Fuel or Motorcycles and thats because they all look the same which is kinda boring to me. I need to know what kind of car it is since I want certain cars to win. Its just the way I have always been. I loved muscle cars so I took auto shop in highschool because I wanted to learn everything about cars so I could build my own and I really loved the factory wars of the 60's and early 70's because I like to follow certain cars no matter who drives it. Bottom line is thats one big reason I lost interest in alot of drag racing classes today. I always liked to follow AJ in Pro Stock even though I cant tell a Chevy from a Mopar in Pro Stock today. And thats one reason I love the NSS and the FAST and Pure Stock cars today because they are the cool cars I grew up with and I can tell a Chevy from a Mopar or Ford. Dont know how many other are like me but I have and always will follow the cars I want to win and not so much the driver unless I have a friend in a certain class that I would follow.
I really hate to say it but I think Pro Stock is dying and dont think they can bring it back to a level dedicated car nuts like us will follow. Ron
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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I use to race motor cycles and snow mobiles.. I still like the PS bikes (harley)since thats what I own.. I watch both top fuel and the funnies.. I follow the Army team being I was in the Army.. dragster have always been the same (per say).. either front engine or rear and in short order they all matched up(as in they went rear engine about the same time)... in the funnies I just follow the mopar group... I watch Nascar also.. I follow Keselowski... being he was mopar to the end AND he is a local boy to me.. about 10 miles away(when he grew up and his parents still live there) but I love any kind of racing... I'm very competitive and like watching any racing thats competitive... cant always say that about NHRA racing when they have only 1 lane that works.. I hate those races... and I followed AJ for a long time... I was tuning for the wifes cousin when he was drifting.. he is still doing it
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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When your a frist round runner up race after race your sponsor are going to look else where it's business plain and simple 1 Erica Enders 2331 0 - 2 Greg Anderson 2218 -113 - 3 Allen Johnson 2195 -136 - 4 Drew Skillman 3rd in points going into Reading. Pretty good for someone thats only a 1st round runner upper
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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Vinyl wrap being put on AJ dart this afternoon...
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Re: Mopar pulling out of Pro Stock
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Dayum. I knew it was coming. Still sux. I remember when you could go to a national event and NOT be able to buy a Johnson & Johnson Racing tshirt. I had to get mine "black Market". Still have one that I never wore.
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