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The NHRA 10.0, 11.0 and 12.0 classes do not allow any "timed" throttle stops or other engine related settings. Only pre-set mechanical adjustments. Not sure if that includes trans shifters. Trans-brakes and 2-steps ok, but no delay boxes.

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Yes, important point - the 10.0 class is an "all out" launch with no timers, just like a Super Stocker (transbrake, high RPM, no throttle stop). You could say I run this class so I can fantasize about having a Super Stock budget for 10 seconds at a time, that would be pretty accurate.

This car runs 9.70 all out, so about like a SS/GA setup except for the skinny tires.

Thanks for the opportunity to plug FTI, who makes my ridiculously consistent converter, on the stop or off. It stalls to 6200, shifts at 7600, falls back to about 6400. It is a Glide but a 1.80 straight cut. Also I keep the gear ratio down to 3.90. I guess that's all those years of bracket racing on crappy tracks showing.

Yes, the throttle stop setup is rarely subject to tire spin and not relevant to the discussion; it comes off about 100' in low gear with no problem at any track.

Re: Bruton Smith's - Bristol Track Condition's
 

Good to know, Myron. I gotta wonder how it could be that slow if it really has 800 HP. Should be about a 9.0 car. Must be a really soft converter. Like I said, put a converter like we run in it and let us know how it hooks.

Re: Bruton Smith's - Bristol Track Condition's
 

I don't think they were using VHT or VP in the right lane. It seemed more like Mobil 1.

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Felt like it to mine also. I spun in both lanes before I loosened it up. First time I have had to go that direction after Dewayne & Vic Custer worked on it, other than to keep it off the bumper. A lot of disappointed racers up there. Only the index cars were hooking. We know why.

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My stocker is one of those that comes close to hooking up in a car wash. It just won't spin. It was a dead give away that the track was the problem rather than the set up on my car when it would hook to leave then go dead left or right. That is a track issue.

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I expected better of Indy.

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Just a guess but with a 1.80 low, and a 3.90 gear, you're not hitting the starting line near as hard as most stock and ss cars

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No offense guys, but I could sit here and take apart all your setups too. You're missing the point - if you want to win, you have to build a car that will go down the track. Think military - adapt and overcome. Spend your time and money wisely instead of sitting here. This is the drag racing economy and weather conditions we have to live in - no facility wants to spend more than they have to on the track, and nobody wants to rain out races and force people to waste another $1,000 in diesel coming back later.

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John,
To quote Painter and GEICO,"Come on in the water is plenty deep!" - "It's so easy even a caveman can do it"

Bill