Sega style Pro stock Series

[B.R.E.Demon]

I didn’t originally set out to launch a full series, but with some encouragement—and the support of a few major industry backers—I’ve released the official rules for a new Nostalgia Pro Stock class.
The goal is to kick off national competition in 2027, giving builders and racers time to prepare their cars to meet the ruleset. What started as a concept has quickly gained momentum, with nearly 30 cars already committed.
This class is designed around 1974 and earlier Pro Stock cars, blending SEGA-style guidelines with era-correct elements from the original rulebooks. Sharing it here to see how it’s received—more details and the full rules shared

 

[B.R.E.Demon]

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[B.R.E.Demon]

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[-Boosted-]

Pretty cool. What tracks do you have lined up so far?

 

[B.R.E.Demon]

Pretty cool. What tracks do you have lined up so far?

Im talking with some independent tracks plus the sanctioning body (not nhra) but to fill the old NMRA schedule kinda. Hope to do it as a national tour type deal with twice a month races from spring to fall

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Looks interesting, buy my 74 Hornet is too safe compared to what's not allowed in the rules.

You probably wouldn't like the Liberty transmission either. I'll just have to run with the ONPS group.

Good Luck with the class.

Tom

 

[B.R.E.Demon]

Looks interesting, buy my 74 Hornet is too safe compared to what's not allowed in the rules.

You probably wouldn't like the Liberty transmission either. I'll just have to run with the ONPS group.

Good Luck with the class.

Tom

Oh no, I really wish your car could run with us—it’d be awesome to have a Hornet out there, and we definitely need more guys jumping in. But yeah, the transmission would be a challenge. At minimum, it’d have to be a Lenco or a Doug Nash.

One of the main issues I’ve run into talking with other guys is that there’s just nowhere to really run these earlier-than-’74 cars. A lot of the faster stuff has kind of split the field, and unfortunately, the rest of these cars didn’t have a proper place to land. So if we’re going to split things up anyway, we might as well do it SEGA-style and give them a real home.

 

[NCmtnDWELLER]

Eexcellent glad to see the new group coming !!!

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Oh no, I really wish your car could run with us—it’d be awesome to have a Hornet out there, and we definitely need more guys jumping in. But yeah, the transmission would be a challenge. At minimum, it’d have to be a Lenco or a Doug Nash.

One of the main issues I’ve run into talking with other guys is that there’s just nowhere to really run these earlier-than-’74 cars. A lot of the faster stuff has kind of split the field, and unfortunately, the rest of these cars didn’t have a proper place to land. So if we’re going to split things up anyway, we might as well do it SEGA-style and give them a real home.

I understand SEGA style series for what it is, and have a good friend that races a fast Pontiac in the SEGA group.

By 1974 Pro Stock cars were panel built, tube chassis, Lenco cars, and had a lot of go.

For me there is no way I would skimp on a roll cage, or the funny car cage around my head to be period correct. Not allowing a modern roll cage is senseless to me.

I am also very happy with my safe plastic fuel cell, and my NHRA required SFI approved wheels. I have a lot of Cragar Super Tricks, but I would never use them on a really fast car.

Regardless of what you run in that group the safety of the driver, drivers, and the crowd has to be the first priority. Period correct does not address this in today's World.


One suggestion I would make to your series is the mandatory requirement of 35-spline axles, real spools, and period correct or not 5/8" studs in the axles.

No track operator wants a group in that blows a rearend out, oils down the track, or shears a wheel off to slow their program down.

I admire your efforts in trying to start a new group.

Tom

 

[dusterbing the peace]

Looks cool! I like seeing what people can develop to “fit within the rules” and who can make the best of it in the shortest amount of time with their creativity/ingenuity. Giving them a good head start like this should have a large group of solid cars to watch (and give you time to finish yours of course…unless you have to buy too many more horses).

 

[MOPARMAGA]

I'm out, my weiand won't pass tech lol

 

[B.R.E.Demon]

I understand SEGA style series for what it is, and have a good friend that races a fast Pontiac in the SEGA group.

By 1974 Pro Stock cars were panel built, tube chassis, Lenco cars, and had a lot of go.

For me there is no way I would skimp on a roll cage, or the funny car cage around my head to be period correct. Not allowing a roll modern cage is senseless to me.

I am also very happy with my safe plastic fuel cell, and my NHRA required SFI approved wheels. I have a lot of Cragar Super Tricks, but I would never use them on a really fast car.

Regardless of what you run in that group the safety of the driver, drivers, and the crowd has to be the first priority. Period correct does not address this in today's World.


One suggestion I would make to your series is the mandatory requirement of 35-spline axles, real spools, and period correct or not 5/8" studs in the axles.

No track operator wants a group in that blows a rearend out, oils down the track, or shears a wheel off to slow their program down.

I admire your efforts in trying to start a new group.

Tom

Thanks, Tom — I really appreciate your feedback. It’s not our intention to make any racer feel uncomfortable with the expectations we’re setting. We believe an 8.50 index is a fair upper limit for the class, with room for majority of racers there will be exceptions. But we work toward collaborating with other organizations, so those cars not meeting our requirements have a place to land.

I’m also fully on board with the rear end mandate — that will be added to the appendix section of the rulebook.

 

[440outlawdart]

i built this car for nostalia pro stock,but the told me wasnt fast enough so i sold it