Looking at the Nitromater "Enders out" post made me check out the P/S entry list and noticed Kenny Korrettsky entered in Pheonix.
2 pro stock drivers back ?
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It will be interesting to see if the Ford will keep up. They are alittle behind in Engine HP and they have a Areo Dynamic disadvantage over the Pontiacs and Dodges..
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Ford engineering has already assisted them in relocating the lifter bores which has allowed them to increase RPM and raise the power band. More importantly, Ford is developing a new block and heads that wil incorporate the latest technology; Ford hopes to obtain NHRA approval for the block and heads later this year. Last, but not least, Don Ness and Jerry Haas are each building 2010 Mustangs with the latest "body enhancements"; they will spend considerable time in the Ford wind tunnel. As a Ford fan since 1964, maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
As in the famous words of Metallica...
"The soothing light at the end of your tunnel is a freight train coming your way."
Her name is conspicuously absent from the entry list and her big announcement about this time last year led to 1 fluke appearance.
Looks like it took dad a few years to save up the bucks to cut the check to get her back in a car. Maybe he learned from the last encounter that keeping his cool, shutting his mouth and writing checks may lead to a little more job security for the little princess.
"The soothing light at the end of your tunnel is a freight train coming your way."
Her name is conspicuously absent from the entry list and her big announcement about this time last year led to 1 fluke appearance.
Looks like it took dad a few years to save up the bucks to cut the check to get her back in a car. Maybe he learned from the last encounter that keeping his cool, shutting his mouth and writing checks may lead to a little more job security for the little princess.
I spent 25 years at a Ford dealership but could`nt buy the good stuff .But could drive down the road a few miles and buy the same stuff that anybody could buy . I took a lot of bull about my 68 396 that run low 10 sec. runs and 3 others working there running 11 sec.zone with ther 428 cj .
Ray, the car is entered, #109, with Jim Cunningham listed as the driver. As a Ford fan I really don't care who is driving the car; Jim, Erica or anyone else for that matter. The last competitive Ford Pro Stocker was the Hurley Blakeney/ Scott Geoffrion Escort in 2003 with Panella power; I am just hoping that somewhere down the road there will be another competitive Ford.
GM and Dodge are done spending money on TF and PS. So I think NHRA needs to decide quite soon....keep the manufacturer part numbers or go after-market.
Toyota will spend money on the part number side, see NASCAR. I don't want it all yet that might happen. Or NHRA needs to open up the block/cylinder head side to the aftermarket crowd like DART, Brodix etc. I really think PS isn't screwed now..yet soon if rules aren't changed to let aftermarket suppliers into the mix, teams will be forced to use only active or wanting to be active OEM's. Since GM and Dodge are gone, that leaves Ford's marginal involvement now and the foreign manufacturers in the near future if aftermarket isn't allowed to be involved.
Theoretical situation, in a couple years GM and Dodge are still out of drag racing and NHRA is looking for someone to take the place of GM, Toyota steps in with the requirement V-6 with hair driers are required yet throws NHRA alot of money. It might happen where NHRA PS is forced to turn into the import class. That would really suck, yet it might happen.
Why's that, Tom? What's so wrong with the thought of that? Any money coming into the class from GM or Mopar? Nascar didn't seem to mind taking it, and they're not doing too badly in that series. If my info is correct.......Toyota might be making a Pro Stock debut in 2010. They've been in development for 2 years for this very class. I don't think they're going to allow turbos or V-6's; that's not realistic and I wouldn't want the class to come to that anyway.
Hey why not, start with a clean sheet of paper and benefit from years of GM/Dodge and Ford research/development/money. I'm not taking anything away from Toyota, but kind of like hitting a home run from center field.
Well when I ran sport compact the boys at NHRA allowed the imports larger turbos than they did the GM cars so if the same people are involved who knows what can happen. I was allowed a 66mm turbo and they had 78mm turbos and I was supposed to accept it if I wanted to continue racing. And the rotor Mazda boys were allowed larger yet.
Just my 2 cents worth
Just my 2 cents worth
I think Allen Johnson might find a couple flaws with that statement. Dodge pulled out of the fuel ranks just so they could keep their deal with AJ. And as far as I know they're still seeking approval on the Avenger body.
As for Toyota joining the ranks, I think it's only a matter of time before they hit PS. They've already got sponsorships in place for the fuel cars. I don't forsee them using V-6's either, they definitely aren't with the roundy-round cars. Just my $.02
I thought it was mainly Jim Cunningham bank rolling this whole deal with Ford just lending the support. The heads for this endeavor were developed by Ray Franks & Darin Morgan, with ai guess Ford supplying the castings.
Personally I think in this current environment that the NHRA are mad mandating that the heads and blocks must run with a factory part number. I think it would be a great idea to open it up to the aftermarket. Apparently it was very difficult getting a GM block late last year, it wouldn't happen if Dart or someone else was making them.
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Personally I think in this current environment that the NHRA are mad mandating that the heads and blocks must run with a factory part number. I think it would be a great idea to open it up to the aftermarket. Apparently it was very difficult getting a GM block late last year, it wouldn't happen if Dart or someone else was making them.
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The money for 09 isn't anything compared to what Dodge has handed out in past years. I don't think there are but just a few people left in the Dodge drag racing division's office. Basically when I heard all the executives lost their jets, I thought for sure we were screwed on getting manufacturer money lol
Toyotas involvement with the TF teams is based on development money/resources like Swift rolling floor wind tunnel time. They probably spent more money designing a valve cover for their NASCAR engine than they handed out to Pro drag teams. The Toyota body is AJ's baby. When you see other teams using the Toyota the body came from him.
Toyotas involvement with the TF teams is based on development money/resources like Swift rolling floor wind tunnel time. They probably spent more money designing a valve cover for their NASCAR engine than they handed out to Pro drag teams. The Toyota body is AJ's baby. When you see other teams using the Toyota the body came from him.
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