Why race your supercar

[Chevy454]

Boy, JoeG, I can relate to that bank thing!

I think it should be required of EVERYONE even slightly interested in the older cars to attend the Pure Stock Drags in Michigan at least once. It sure opened my eyes! It's like a big car show (120+ cars) except it's at a drag strip and all the cars make passes! And if you think the cars their aren't show cars, you are SADLY mistaken. I've seen some of the best restorations I've ever seen in person at these events, and watched these same show winners drive from the pits to the burnout box and then make a pass. Yeah, not all of them set the world on fire, and for some that's not the goal. But I can guaran-darn-tee you that EVERYONE who has ever attended one has had a GREAT time and would consider it a do-again. Each year, the list of people who mark it on their calendar each year as a "must do" continues to grow. And, I'm proud to say I'm on that list!

[Jeff H]

I would never say to store these cars away in a safe place where nobody could ever enjoy them. I'm just saying that I personally can't afford an accident with no insurance to help offset the accident. We all know what happened to ZL1 #1 and I'm sure it was covered by insurance so it means you can restore it again. If I wreck my JL8 doing laps on a road course, it's not gonna be covered and I'm out more than $75K which took me at least 10 years to save up for. If you bought a Yenko or COPO back in 69 or the 70's when they weren't very expensive and you have no plans on selling it ever, then there really isn't much of a risk to continue racing it. Now if there is an insurance company that covers vehicles being raced, that can change everything.

[Denis]

Rob, do you have the schedule and location for upcoming pure stock drag events? After seeing the roster of cars from the last get-together, I think I agree with you that this is a must-see thing.

[T Billigen]

I went to a few pure stock drags back in the late 80s at Quaker City, Salem, Ohio. I remember a real neat 66 four door red Impala, 4-speed, 427-425 with all the paper work, matching number car. First run he ran in the 12s, second run he blew a clutch, later he blew the rear end. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

[Norm reynolds]

As far as racing a rare classic car I agree with T Billigen 100 % Lord knows
My vette had its war stories raced it hard for 30 plus years and kept going but after 50.000 to restore it I WILL NOT RACE HER ANYMORE I do not feel the need to push her anymore she disserves to be pamper Ten years ago I might have felt different Now I know its my age but my drag racing days are long gone and I do not need to prove what she can do Been there done that and I can not afford to keep fixing it if I break it and it takes all the fun out of it There are other things in life that are more important like my family and to keep blowing money every time I break it is a waste of money. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] Family needs are more important

[T Billigen]

Thats the way Reynolds! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[JoeG]

RACE- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
DON'T RACE- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

No losers in this one--------IMO [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[68l30]

These are the reasons you need two cars.A very good friend and myself had the same problem.Both had cars that neither wanted to risk breaking at the track.We both decided to go partners on a car to race.We bought a muscle car,68 Road Runner,and beat the snot out of it.Neither one of us felt like we owned it! Drive it like you stole it brought on a whole new meaning.We built it right.It was still a money funnel though....This was a great solution to "our" problem.We did it every week.....If you "RACE IT" it will break.There is always a weak link somewhere,and you will find it when you least expect it.I lost three new motor mounts at the 60' with street tires(L-60 Inglewoods,remember?).Fan through the radiator,massive coolent leak,nice fishtail across both lanes missing both guardrails.What a ride........Anything is possible...Be careful.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]


Steve [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[Chevy454]

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I went to a few pure stock drags back in the late 80s at Quaker City, Salem, Ohio. I remember a real neat 66 four door red Impala, 4-speed, 427-425 with all the paper work, matching number car. First run he ran in the 12s, second run he blew a clutch, later he blew the rear end. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!!!!!

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Yeah, I bet the "stickies" he was running didn't have anything to do with it, either. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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Rob, do you have the schedule and location for upcoming pure stock drag events? After seeing the roster of cars from the last get-together, I think I agree with you that this is a must-see thing.

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Factory Stock Musclecar Race: June 14-15, 2003
Pure Stock Musclecar Race: Sept. 13-14, 2003

Both EXCELLENT events.

[COPO PETE]

Been watching this post for dayz!!!!! I can hardly find time to catch up on the reading. I feel there is a place in this world for both types. I know some people think I'm out of my mind racing my cars, especially when they see them in person. Some just can't believe it, and that's OK. There is a place for the museum cars, and I don't hold a grudge against those that do that. Some limp off the trailer, and that's fine too. Everyone is differnet. For those that race em occationally [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] For those that just show them [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] If I just paid someone $60,000+ to restore, I would likely not want to race them either. It's your car, and you should do what your comfortable with. I hav'nt had my original cars to the track in a couple of years. I did have my orange car out Friday night, and had to take it to 6 grand a couple of times.... just to make it happy to be out! That is why I built up my white COPO car....to have some fun, and see how fast I could really get it to go. Some think I'm nuts, and some have a lot of respect for me. Just don't look down on me, cause I'm liking it and it keeps bringing up the COPO name in these pure stock drag races. Just trying to keep the spirit alive. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] It's amazing the reaction of the boys in my sons grade 7 class and grade 9 class. These guys know what a 69 Camaro is, and want one, and I think that is important for the future of the hobby!
Peter