Steel Palace ???

[owego26]

 Well it has been a while since I have been to Oswego, so I need some help ...   Just reading my  AARN , had a story about their 2021 season, please tell me the difference in smallblock supers and  350 SUPERS ...    Just guessing, maybe  Chevy (GM ) only, guess there are other smallblocks  ...   Thanks ...

[BOZO6106]

The difference between small block supers and 350 supers is the chassis and motor.The 350 class uses a sealed crate engine while the small block supers run a built small block.The 350 class uses old outdated supermodified chassis while the small block are built chassis or a different design.I hope this will help you understand the difference.The 350 super class was started in New England at Star speedway in Epping,New Hampshire.The class is growing slowly at Oswego.

[leadfoot4]

For me, it's been QUITE A WHILE, since I've been to a supermodified show at Oswego, probably 35 years or so. Therefore, I've most definitely lost touch with the design/construction of supers. What would be the "break point" between "current" and "outdated" chassis?

[owego26]

Thanks Bozo,  I am quite OLD SCHOOL, but I always considered a 350 as a "small block" , that is what confussed me, I never thought about the chassis  ETC.   always was a Joe Gosek Fan , last I knew he was still in it a little bit.   thanks again .

[BigFeet13]

Other differences are the small block supers are based off an IMCA modified chassis, and the 350 supers run wings.

[phredo]

Let's be clear: Small Block Supers are not supermodifieds.  Never have been.  The name is marketing hype.  That's all.  They are a weekly class unique to Oswego.  On the other hand, from a fans' perspective, 350 Supermodifieds are supermodifeds but with smaller engines (and a few other differences).

350 Supers are more affordable and a class where an older supermodified chassis can be utilized.  Sort of similar to the relationship between Tour Modifieds and Sportsman/SK Modifieds.  On dirt, you have nearly the equivalent with Big Blocks, 358's, and Sportsman.