Pro Stock changes
Discussion
Any thoughts on the recent NHRA changes to Pro Stock? Mandatory EFI, rev limiters, no hood scoops and shorter wheelie bars.
I sort of understand the logic, but I can't say I'm a big fan. There are a few US teams saying they'll call it a day at the end of this season, and those that are continuing are looking at a large bill to modify the car for the new specs. The big question, of course, is how long before the rules (or something like them) will be adopted here in Europe.
I sort of understand the logic, but I can't say I'm a big fan. There are a few US teams saying they'll call it a day at the end of this season, and those that are continuing are looking at a large bill to modify the car for the new specs. The big question, of course, is how long before the rules (or something like them) will be adopted here in Europe.
I've heard that the mandated EFI system is around $20,000 (including the necessary mods to the car). Which is small change to the big teams, but is going to hurt the smaller players.
I guess my biggest objection is that it fundamentally changes what Pro Stock is[1]. It's no longer a case of being able to get the most out of a plain, naturally aspirated internal combustion engine with no power adders. It now becomes a question of who can best configure the software. Which as a software guy naturally interests me, but I think it detracts from the class overall.
[1] Yes, I know. It wasn't originally about that, it was all about racing something that looked like a showroom model that spectators could go out and buy the day after the race. But that's what it became.
I guess my biggest objection is that it fundamentally changes what Pro Stock is[1]. It's no longer a case of being able to get the most out of a plain, naturally aspirated internal combustion engine with no power adders. It now becomes a question of who can best configure the software. Which as a software guy naturally interests me, but I think it detracts from the class overall.
[1] Yes, I know. It wasn't originally about that, it was all about racing something that looked like a showroom model that spectators could go out and buy the day after the race. But that's what it became.
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