Notch93
09-10-2008, 09:58 PM
Good old Jack Roush is going SS/A racing, this class is 99.9% Chrsyler Hemi's.
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Historically, the NHRA has only approved powertrains for competition as they come from the factories in Detroit, but all that changed with the recent approval of the 2008 ROUSH supercharged 4.6L V-8 in the Stage 3™ and P-51A™ Mustangs. It is believed that this is the first time the NHRA has approved an aftermarket powertrain for competition.
The Supercharged ROUSH Mustangs will be allowed in the NHRA Stock and Super Stock
classes as determined by the horsepower and shipping weight of the two
vehicles. Coupe or convertible chassis will be allowed with a horsepower of 430 for the Stage 3 and 510 for the P-51A. The shipping weight of the ROUSH coupes is 3316 pounds, while a convertible weighs in at 3443 pounds.
Depending on the combination of coupe or convertible and the ROUSH Stage 3 or P-51A powertrain, the cars would be classified between AA Stock and B Stock or Super Stock A and F.
The first team to campaign a ROUSH Mustang in NHRA competition probably will be Haas, Carrothers & Wagner Racing. The team, which has won three consecutive NHRA Division 3 championships (2004-2006), is currently building a ROUSH Mustang with a Stage 3 powertrain. A Big tip of the Agent's Fedora to the NHRA team for this move. (photo courtesy Roush) [9/10/2008]
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Historically, the NHRA has only approved powertrains for competition as they come from the factories in Detroit, but all that changed with the recent approval of the 2008 ROUSH supercharged 4.6L V-8 in the Stage 3™ and P-51A™ Mustangs. It is believed that this is the first time the NHRA has approved an aftermarket powertrain for competition.
The Supercharged ROUSH Mustangs will be allowed in the NHRA Stock and Super Stock
classes as determined by the horsepower and shipping weight of the two
vehicles. Coupe or convertible chassis will be allowed with a horsepower of 430 for the Stage 3 and 510 for the P-51A. The shipping weight of the ROUSH coupes is 3316 pounds, while a convertible weighs in at 3443 pounds.
Depending on the combination of coupe or convertible and the ROUSH Stage 3 or P-51A powertrain, the cars would be classified between AA Stock and B Stock or Super Stock A and F.
The first team to campaign a ROUSH Mustang in NHRA competition probably will be Haas, Carrothers & Wagner Racing. The team, which has won three consecutive NHRA Division 3 championships (2004-2006), is currently building a ROUSH Mustang with a Stage 3 powertrain. A Big tip of the Agent's Fedora to the NHRA team for this move. (photo courtesy Roush) [9/10/2008]