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I’m in for Atlanta, Barber, VIR, and Summit...maybe one of the Pitt races.

They can’t change sprockets because it’s a shaft drive. I think their drivers are talented and the car has potential. It’s too bad they were the only cars in class. I’d love to see how the...

He should put an ad on here. I don’t recall seeing that one.

John Mosteller, you got what you wanted. You can run FA now. Why do you continue to stir the pot?

It just so happens that the majority of FB competitors disagree with this for a multitude of...

I get your point, but I think you missed mine. I don’t care that the cars in the bottom of the possible range are near FB weights. As a competitor, I care about risks and worst case scenarios. ...

Guess you overlooked that I said UP TO 50%. By my limited math skills, that includes your defined range.

Sure, there’s no problem if you’re in the FA, P1, or P2 because you weigh up to 50% more than an FB.

Northwind put it much more eloquently and I agree with him 110%.

You’re entitled to your opinion, as I am mine. I don’t know who you are or what you race, but every FB competitor I’ve spoken with feels the same. The reality is that most of us mortal FB...

Theres a big difference between running in a group WITH FA and competing AGAINST FA.

I get it, participation numbers sucked. But why eliminate the class altogether? I’d rather not be invited to the Runoffs than the class be eliminated.

The F1000 is not going to get much...

From my conversation with a certain BOD member, it’s a pure numbers play. Therefore, there is no change to the rules that will prevent this. If you know more please share.

In our conversation...

It’s becoming obvious to me that this is a losing battle. It is only because of my loyalty to the class that I am willing to fight this change. However, FB WILL SURVIVE IN NAF1000. Only time...

I don’t know how many total cars were built, but I know of 5 new cars by three manufacturers (JDR, Firman, Griip).

I’m not implying anything, other than two drivers with cars didn’t run with...

Of course they are. Two of the new JDRs went to existing F1000 drivers (I am one of them). The third is a new Firman that raced with the series at MidO. I’m not sure what the fourth car is.
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This would be more accurate if it were limited to competitors in the class. It’s hard to believe there are 6 active competitors that support this bull$hit. After calling every competitor that I...

This thread needs a bump as highest priority for the class. If the moderators could make it a sticky and change the title to something more obvious, it would be much appreciated. Many of our...

So Stan, what efforts did you make to gain class consensus before you submitted this proposal? Did you think we the racers would take this news in a positive light? Did you know NAF1000 was...

I’ve been racing in this class since 2011, averaging 12-15 races per year and a member of the NAF1000 committee. I can tell you that Thomas has been instrumental to the class and series,...

How are flat plate restrictors going to work on the 2017 Suzuki, when one set of injectors are in the air box? Intake design has changed since 2013 and I doubt George would be as willing to spend...

Everyone dust off those cars and let’s go racing in 2019! Hopefully this news will bring many on the east coast out of hiding.

With all due respect to Jay, I completely agree with Joel. I don’t think your opinion in favor of restrictors is shared by the majority of current class participants.

I don’t know any more than you. I think FB will make a decent showing next year with our series running Majors again. I don’t know if that will be enough to receive an invite however. If...

I appreciate your perspective. Things aren’t looking so hot this year, but I expect next year will be better. The NAF1000 series intends to schedule Majors next year and several of our fellow...

That’s exactly what I was referring to, although my 92 Reynard Pinto didn’t even have pushrods.

Development doesn’t have to be expensive if you think outside the box. There are things that...

Part of what attracted me and many others to FB is the fact that they are modern cars. They are very different from the Pinto that I left. The cars should be ever evolving and improving. Does...

I think the car looks great in P2 trim and that’s the best way to maintain its value. There are good FB cars out there for sale and additional cars always seem to pop up at the end of the season. ...

I have only run a Suzuki at VIR, but around 145mph on the back straight in the Firman. Your mileage may vary. Are you running the Majors or NAF1000 race there?

Most of us in the US use the Flatshifter or Geartronics. I use a Flatshifter Expert in my Firman, but without the solenoid. I had purchased a Geartronics to upgrade, but now I'm selling the car. ...

Richard Franklin and I will be there.

I still have to clear the last hurdle at work, but I'm going to try my best to get to Pitt. I can't go to all three remaining races and frankly Watkins Glen seems very tight. Pitt seems very fast...

The front tire tire is 7" and the rear is 8.5". I run 8" and 10" wheels, some 7" and 9", and I think I even saw Slahor with ARs on 6" and 8" at VIR. He finished 3rd in R1, so must have been working...

I just wanted to start a discussion amongst FB competitors regarding American Racer.

It took awhile to get the car adjusted to the new tires at Road Atlanta, but I'm very impressed by their...

As long as everyone is running the same tire, who cares? I'm impressed as hell that we got paid. Real money this time; checks in hand! I'll race on rubber bands if it'll offset the costs. The...

I was really impressed by the generosity and solicitation of feedback of American Racer. Their tires have a lot of potential and they are committed to giving us a tire that will be even better than...

I'm in, although I'm not thrilled about being in run group 6 with a 3:30 start time on Sunday afternoon and an eight hour tow home. We always seem to get the shaft in the Southeast. :mad:

My son is graduating from Army Airborne School this weekend, so I'll be at Ft. Benning. Good luck guys! Definitely plan to be there next year. Btw, NCR RE is very interested in offering a feature...

Like many of us, I've been watching this thread with great interest. I'm sure if we gained consensus as a class, the CRB would accommodate our request so long as it met their objective. We have...

I'm no JR or Brandon, but I may as well throw my 2 cents in as well. I run a Suzuki the whole season, which is 10-14 races, qualifying, and test days when I need/can afford them. It works better...

I'm interested in the "clarification" of ambiguity. On the Suzi K9 and up, it seems the best place for a restrictor is between the TB and engine. Easy to install, easy to police. Just pop the TB...

You would think they'd let him submit data/video to get his times. Sounds like T&S is giving Coop the business.

I have been pondering this very question. I can only offer this bit of data. I run 17/47 and 17/48 and lately the 17 is the stock sprocket. I have found that it is more durable than the Vortex. ...

Reread my previous post and just wanted to add that I really appreciate the committee's time, effort, resources, and dedication to this class. True gentlemen racers will find a way to be competitive...

Were 2009-2011 Suzukis included in the test? I run a K9, which Suzuki claimed increased HP over the K7. They're full of $h!t. It was all marketing hype. Anyone with any experience with the K9...

He spun. Don't know the details.

Unloaded the car at 630 yesterday morning and it was back in the trailer by 1400. The #4 rod decided to take a peak outside the block. Haven't performed forensic investigation yet. New motor was...

Glad you're getting back in the saddle as an FB. I cant believe no one bought your car when they had the chance.

Do you have any block off plates for the valve cover?

Congrats to Lawrence, Lucian, and Brandon! Lawrence gave us one of the most entertaining races ever at this level! Shouts out to the JDR guys as well! Great race, great season. :trophy:

My sources say it was raining buckets this morning, but suppose to dry up and be around 85 this afternoon. Many of the top drivers were slower yesterday after the rain washed the rubber off the...

Please be advised, I was just trying to help. That's why I posted his time.:yellowflag:

What about Richard Franklin #81? He was at 2:19.003 according to Race Monitor.

I'm glad to hear Coop is ok, but does anyone know what caused the crash? Was there a naked chick in turn 5?