[tomdstroud]

I think that is correct. Don't have clue how much.

 

[Beentherebefore]

I think that is correct. Don't have clue how much.

NHRA wants "dead heats" at the finish line for that class. Hard to hit that .05 Ford advantage exactly on the head. I'm wondering if the few Fords left will quit now.

 

[Beentherebefore]

NHRA'S FACTORY X CARS ARE FIGHTING MATERIAL DELAYS AND SLOWER BUILD TIMES | Competition Plus

NHRA is sticking to its guns regarding its steadfast rule; the Factory X class will remain true to its factory roof and quarters edict. According to three of the major chassis builders and a leading composite body manufacturer participating in the building of the Factory X cars, NHRA held a...

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[tomdstroud]

All I know is what Turk is posting and it's a modded FSS car. Never knew the carbon body was even considered.

 

[Beentherebefore]

All I know is what Turk is posting and it's a modded FSS car. Never knew the carbon body was even considered.

The article implies that NHRA wants to keep the FX class as a stepped up FSS car, not a stepped down Pro Stock car. Apparently, the builders think the latter would be a lot easier (and quicker) to build.

 

[stroudtom]

Just ran across this to post.

 

[Beentherebefore]

With Stellantis' announcement that they are discontinuing the Challengers after next year, I doubt that there will be any support for either the Factory Stock class or the new AFX class after this year. 😢

 

[stroudtom]

I have heard there's no blocks to be had and alternate source's were being looked into. Hope you are wrong on the support but it won't surprise me.

 

[stroudtom]

 

[stroudtom]

Though this was nifty. Turk running comp this weekend.

 

[Beentherebefore]

Is that his designated A/FX car? NHRA said that the early ones would be assigned to Comp Elim till they had enough of them built to run as their own separate class.

 

[stroudtom]

This is the original Blackbird he has raced in FSS. Motor has some passes on it. He even did a "how to" leak down video a while ago showing the motor was good for some more.

 

[tomdstroud]

He made it pass rd1 and then added to much boost and spun at half track. Oh well, on to Indy!

 

[stroudtom]

Latest NHRA lineup.

 

[Beentherebefore]

I never heard of this driver before. Anybody else? He implies that he has discovered some things to share with the DSR backed Mopar Factory Stockers.

AJ BERGE RACES HIS CHALLENGER DRAG PAK TO ANOTHER NMCA FINAL ROUND | Competition Plus

AJ Berge of HEMI Tuner Performance drove his Whipple Supercharger, Security Dodge Power Brokers-sponsored 2021 Challenger Drag Pak to another final round finish in the Holley EFI Factory Super Cars class during the 21st annual NMCA World Street Finals at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP). The...

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[stroudtom]

I have kept up with his FB feed so yes I have heard of him. Don't know about any of his secret sauce but he does run well.

 

[Beentherebefore]

I have kept up with his FB feed so yes I have heard of him. Don't know about any of his secret sauce but he does run well.

From what he is saying in the article, it sounds like he will be working with or supplying parts(or "secret sauce") to the DSR Factory Stock team.

 

[tomdstroud]

Seems like the DSR factory stock team would have the best sauce and help the little guys out.

 

[Beentherebefore]

Seems like the DSR factory stock team would have the best sauce and help the little guys out.

I'm wondering how much longer Dodge is even going to support this program (or the A/FX one) if they are planning to discontinue the Hemis and switch to electric after next year.

 

[stroudtom]

Well, hope it lasts a bit longer.
Here's the latest NHRA lineup.