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X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by gguinn on October 31, 2013, 1:05 pm

Calling all Owners and Drivers of X-mods, we are really working hard on putting together our own club or association. We need and welcome everyone's input, we will be discussing how we wish to organize and so much more to include the up coming rule package for 2014. The meeting will be Thursday Nov. 14, 2013 at 7:00pm at Tartan Construction located at 6004 Anaheim NE, that is off of San Pedro between Paso Del Norte and Alameda on the east side of San Pedro. See you all there.

Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by Richard Johnson on November 1, 2013, 8:02 am, in reply to "X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

Gary, before your meeting i would suggest you contact Royal Jones in cruces to see if they are changing anything for the 2014 season. Try to be on same page as them.

Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by mychal on November 1, 2013, 8:52 am, in reply to "Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

Good point...
I planned on talking with Royal this weekend when I'm down there racing.
As it stands,
The only rule change will be a purpose built
low dollar restrictor plate that's already in production.
The whole hogged out "soup bowl" Rochester thing was getting out of control.
So basically...in order to negate the advantages(and expense) of a Norm built carb
...they're going to a one size fits for everyone restrictor plate.
The plate is being manufactered in Tucson and will have a special anodizing in order to prevent tampering.
I'm hearing they should be available shortly.
Everyone that I've talked to thinks it's a great idea, and will even up the competition even more.

Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by Joe S on October 31, 2013, 10:50 pm, in reply to "X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

What exactly is the Rules' package for 2014?

Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by mark harger on November 3, 2013, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

No matter what rules the class votes in for '14 it makes little difference without tech. When you vote on rules you need to vote in a tech commuter that will actually check the cars. Otherwise it's just another Napa fiasco.

Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by mark harger on November 3, 2013, 5:08 pm, in reply to "Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

"Committee "not commuter darn auto spell check & not using glasses!

Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ

Posted by gguinn on November 1, 2013, 9:21 am, in reply to "Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

Well Joe the rule package is as follows... whatever SNMS does we will do, but we did want to discuss the Restrictor Plates that are coming, and address rumors of an RPM chip change, we will hopefully have a final update to the rules next week, but we will have it by the meeting. We want to keep the class in step with SNMS to continue to grow the class. This is all about growing the class, adding cars, and making racing better for all of us.

Rules&Restrictor updates...

Posted by mychal on November 3, 2013, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: X-Mod Owner/Driver Meeting in ABQ"

Had a chance to talk w/Royal last night...
The only rule change for 2014 will be the addition of the restrictor plate for all altered Rochester carbs.
Basically,
Since the current rules state that no alterations are allowed to the stock Holley 4412, the restrictor plate will be required on all altered Rochester carbs.
Since the restrictor dimensions are identical to those of a stock 4412, it in essence equalizes the playing field between the Holley and the better flowing/more expensive opened up Rochester.
According to Royal, the plates are now available@Ricks performance in Las Cruces.
The cost $40.00
...I think this an absolutely great idea in order to maintain the integrity of the class.
The first plate was run in competition ladt week by Arizona legend Terry Belcher sr.in El Paso@the shootout, driving a Barnett X mod.
He finished in the top 5.

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