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Who do you think got the 2X4 Hemi approved? LOL

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I agree as well but allowing the newer cars to compete in the same CLASSES as the older cars is just not right because the newer cars operate under a different set of rules. What if the NHRA allowed the older cars to have any heads, carbs, pistons, intake etc. in the manufacturers parts catalog??? That's essentially what they have allowed the new cars to do. They (NHRA) believe that a HP factor can make the cars equal. It cannot.

I am not whining..... I am just offering my assessment. If I were racing Stock or SS, I'd have one of the new cars. Without a doubt, they have a distinct advantage. Is it fair???? Who said anything about racing being fair???? This is a game. It's about winning races. If you are here for any other reason, brace for disappointment

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The "Special Run" cars rule has been there for a very very long time. Maybe even longer than some of the complainers have been racing.

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How many years have you raced a traditional stocker Peter?

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What's your point? Mine is that the "Special Run Car" rule has been there for at least 12 years, and possibly longer. It's a bit late for anyone to start to complain isn't it?

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Really? Then why was the rule completely rewritten just before the 2008 Cobra Jets were put in the guide?

Any particular reason you don't want to answer his question?

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Forgive me but I just woke up. What is the factor in AA/S now? Also what is Don Fezell's engine hp rated at? Somebody was asking me yesterday what the minimum weight is for that combo.

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The 08 Cobra Jet in stock stick is rated at 491 hp.
Chuck

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Do you guys realize how ridiculous all this sounds? You think nobody gives a crap about stock and super stock now , if the average person was to stumble on this and read it or a fan(what few there are) there would be less interest in these classes than there is now. I let my wife read this and she said you guys were worst than a bunch of women and she's an expert, she owns a hair salon. I love stock and super stock but have to admit even my interest is starting to fade with every post on this board. I know some of the older combos may get screwed in a heads up every once in a great while but 99% of the time they are actually going to have to shoe polish them anyway. So what's the big freaking deal?

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Well, James, at least two really fast traditional cars have lost heads up races in later rounds in the last year or so, and we drew new cars in the first round of class at the last two national events. Maybe it ain't so rare as you think it is.

Wait until you spend $50K and a couple hundred hours on a race car, only to get beaten with ease by a car with a bogus factor. Then see how your interest in the class fades.