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Old 11-21-2021, 08:29 PM
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Default 2022 Pontiac V8 Powered Class Racing

Won't be long 'til the 2022 season will begin.

Here's the NHRA nat event schedule. Kicks off in the middle of Feb, @ Pomona.

https://www.nhra.com/schedule/2022

The Lucas Oil Series div schedule begins Feb 11 @ South Georgia.

https://www.nhra.com/news/2021/nhra-...-2022-schedule

We've lost quite a few Pontiac racers in the last few years, to other brands. But, there are still a few die-hard Pontiac class racers out there. So, there should be plenty of races to report on, where one or more Pontiac V8 powered class cars are running.


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Old 12-21-2021, 11:04 PM
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Default 2 Pontiac Stocker NHRA hp Factor Reductions

For the '2022 season, 2 Pontiac combo's got a 5hp reduction.

Here's the details, in this Stock Elim thread post.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...&postcount=320
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That's right. The NHRA Lucas Oil Series will kick off next month @ SGMP, in div 2.

The next week is the Winter Nats in Pomona. So far, there are 3 Pontiacs on the Stock pre-entry list. C.W. Hoefer has the strong running '73 D-port 455 Formula.

Lindy Lindholm is listed with his '74 Bird, which was stolen. But as I posted, Leo Glasbrenner found it & completely restored it & put it back into top race condition. He surprised Lindy with it at a race. And it seemed to run just fine.

Leo is listed with his '68 Bird. But he told me over the phone that he had it apart, doing a lot of upgrades & probably wouldn't have it on a track 'til later in the season. We'll see.

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEve...=PC1&cc=8&rn=1

https://www.nhra.com/schedule/2022/n...nals-presented

Was also hoping Tommy Brown would make it, with his '74 Lemans. He did run some last year. Last race I show him at was the Mar div 7 race @ Vegas.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r=100#indextop

No SS Pontiacs on the list, yet. Was hoping to see Larry Maxwell, Keri Angeles Pari, & Art Peterson on the list. But, they might make it. Kinda sad to see how many fewer Pontiacs enter the Pomona races than just a few years ago.

The next week is the Ariz Nats, @ Wild Horse Pass. Same Stockers are pre-entered, plus Ryan Warter's '75 Bird, from the Northwest.

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEve...=PA1&cc=8&rn=2

https://www.nhra.com/schedule/2022/n...zona-nationals

That same weekend, there is a div 4 race at No Problem Raceway, in South Louisiana. Looked for race flyers for these races. Didn't find much.

Anyhow, the following week is the "Baby Gators" race, then the Gators the next week. Yeah, lots of class racing action is only about a month away !

https://gainesvilleraceway.com/racing/
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Default AZ Stock/SS Race

The AZ Stock/SS Association is holding a race @ Tucson Dragway, Feb 5 & 6.

Includes 2 complete races, with separate payouts both days. $1200 to win. $500 RU, plus round money.

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...55&postcount=7

There are now several of these Stock/SS groups around the country. Hope they all succeed.

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It's this weekend. Hope some of the div 7 Pontiac powered cars will be racing.

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Default Winter Nats Pre-entry List

John Schloe, Ryan Schloe, & Tommy Brown are now also on the Stock list.

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEve...=PC1&cc=8&rn=1

Keri Angeles & Art Peterson are now on the SS list.

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEve...=PC1&cc=7&rn=1

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Default Div 2 Race @ SGMP

Here's the run schedule.

Qualifying begins Fri.

https://www.facebook.com/NHRASouthea...733921/?type=3

I assume Michael Brand will have his Bird there. Don't know about any others.

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I didn't look at the list yet, but if Michael is in Super Stock he will be running his Cobra Jet.
If he is in Stock then the 73 455SD Formula.

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I didn't look at the list yet, but if Michael is in Super Stock he will be running his Cobra Jet.
If he is in Stock then the 73 455SD Formula.
His wife may drive the Bird.

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Here's the flyer for the big Class Racer Nats race, which will be in July. I assume it's has the biggest purse of any Stock/SS only, event of the year.

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...36&postcount=1

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His wife may drive the Bird.
Yes, I talk to Linsay pretty often for work. She sold her GT car and has been driving the 73 for a while.
Here's a video I took at the NMCA race a few years ago. She can drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO-04aqNm5I

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In Super Street this weekend. Good Luck Kevin MacNicol and Jimmy Daniels!
....Be a lot cooler if Kenny made the trip down.

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In Super Street this weekend. Good Luck Kevin MacNicol and Jimmy Daniels!
....Be a lot cooler if Kenny made the trip down.
I am done with Super Street

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I am done with Super Street
So, what class are you gonna run now ?

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In Super Street this weekend. Good Luck Kevin MacNicol and Jimmy Daniels!
....Be a lot cooler if Kenny made the trip down.
Dang bro, not feeling the love Doesn't matter, hurt the motor testing so I'm out.

All 3 Tankersleys are here too. Haven't seen Jimmy yet, not sure if he is here.

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Default SGMP Div 2 Opener

Michael Brand has the only Pontiac powered Stocker entered. He was #14 on the Q-list. No Pontiac SS cars entered.

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...66&postcount=4

As mentioned, the Tankersley family have 3 Pontiacs entered.

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Dang bro, not feeling the love Doesn't matter, hurt the motor testing so I'm out.

All 3 Tankersleys are here too. Haven't seen Jimmy yet, not sure if he is here.
Mybad Dave, I’ve been tryin to get my stuff ready for my season that’s starting real soon, Jimmy and Kevin were the 1st 2 that came to mind.
I won’t be racing in Bowling Green this year but if you made the trip up, I’d head out there (without my car) and hang out for the weekend. It would be good to see ya at a race.

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Default SGMP Div 2 Race

Michael Brand ended Fri qualifying in #7 position, with a 10.606.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...UMMIT#indextop

I think this is video of today's action. S/G is running as I'm posting this.

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...294#post657294
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Michael Brand won his 1st round of Stock.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...UMMIT#indextop

Kevin MacNicol & Laurel Morris were 1st round winners, in S/ST.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...UMMIT#indextop

Rain ended racing early.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...UMMIT#indextop

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