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[TUNACAN]

I been out of the sport "full time" for a few years.    Recently, my daughters showed interest of building a car.   I already know both classes, but from a current standpoint, where do you see these classes in say 2-3 years?

 

I want to take time and teach them while building, but don't want to build a car to run 1 season before a class drop, or merger, etc      I do know one local track is talking a class merger, but unsure of across the board.

[714d]

As strong as the penn/ohio series is right now, I don't see the street stock class, as it is, going anywhere different anytime soon. If you want seat time and learning on a smaller budget, the pure stock class may be the place to start. You could easily build a pure stock with the idea of converting it later. There aren't really that many differences in the chassis anymore between the two. More in drivetrain and bolt-on components.

[faster1]

if the penn ohio series does'nt get some solid rules now even they will be gone in 5 years tops. and there are very few similiaities between a pure stock and ss chassis anymore.

[jo73]

faster. The penn/ohio series is the best thing that's happened for the class. The cars do need to stay where they currently are. I don't see were that is a problem as long as you limit the rear suspension and do not let it get out of hand. The only other big money issue would be shocks. The motors and tranny's. Some guys are still building there own stuff, hurray for them. I will say that the first guy that pulls in with a pro motor just needs to be told to load it back up and move up a class. These cars are safer today. These cars put on a great show. The purses are growing. As long as the competitors keep giving the fans a good show I think the series will be strong. I don't see why you feel they will be gone in 5 yrs. Let's hope they don't get caught up in the CRATE series racing. I;m sure there are individuals out there that want a pc. of the pie. The race at PPMS will be interesting. Car count and Fan count.

[714d]

The penn ohio rules are pretty much the same rules from the open shows of the last 10 years or so. Guys have gotten a lot better/faster but the rules haven't changed much.

As for chassis differences between pure stock and street stock, you have shock placement which is simple if you have a welder. Most allow rear weight jacks if they're welded. They allow floater 9" rears, so brackets are the only difference there. What are the big chassis differences you see? Shocks and front weight jacks are the only fabrication differences I see. The rest is driveline, body, wheels. Hell, they even allow aluminum bodies, so you don't even HAVE to change that other than tire clearance.

[DavyLee2]

You wont be able to convert a hobby stock to a penn / Ohio series car .

Stock height is way higher than the penn cars .. The roll cage is moved back as far as possible ... the shock mounts are different etc. etc.

sure you can put a bigger motor in your hobby stock and some bigger tires to race for 20th back maybe .

build the 4 banger and run the young guns class or gokarts and see if the kid really wants to dedicate to racing .... then if they do .. get a base package

from one of the Sportsman builders and build the rest on top yourself and then you will have a car that has a chance !

Then Penn/ Ohio is the best thing  to happen to dirt track racing in general !  the only thing that would be better for racing is the Federal Flat tax and Trump to fire about 50 million Federal Employees and close 90% of the departments in Washington!

For CHRIST SAKE! the EPA wants to ban converting cars to racecars!

[BRC27]

I think you've answered your own question.  Don't waste your time building a Pure Stock.  the class is dying slowly.  It's been mutated enough that the purestocks are a few suspension parts away from being street stocks.  My advice to you, is build a SS and find a chassis that you can copy.  A Pro1 or S&S something that's winning now.  Pay close attention to the rear end and the front suspensions and Always have safety as your number 1 priority.