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SO true. LONGING for it does nothing. Working at it to take something that was good, worked, appealed to racers and spectators and adapt to modern day needs of the sport can be constructive.
Randy maybe discuss for the Class Nationals as a "test". Plenty of lead time.
Come up with a Cash Prize from donations of Mod lovers or Sponsors to make it worth it for cars which are preped and show at Columbus.
Thats how I got the cash for TOP/SS and we paid Hundreds of $ at the meets to Win, R/U, and Semi cars.

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Oh well, it's fun talking about it.

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How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but
I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in.

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Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go.

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Randy I agree whole heartedly.
Time for more research with the ORGs.

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Fair enough. Keep me posted.

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How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear-
jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race?

Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick....

Got to run it by Mike B. though.....

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I would furnish a spec motor, for a reputable SS guy, that's 322 cubes. It's the biggest I have but someone would have to let me know, because It's in pieces right now. There. I put my money where my mouth is. Or, I could put in in the cobalt, if it don't sell. I know it's not a legal spec car, but they would get the drift. The deuce ain't done, and won't ever get done unless something like this goes.

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I would furnish both engines if need be, but the problem is, one is a 289 c.i. I have another I have not ever ran, that I built right before I closed the track, and it's still on the stand together, 285 c.i. but has not even been dynoed. Hate to take a chance, unless I know all party's will be happy. Now, just for example, I built that 285 for under $10,000. And the 289, with some used parts, such as crank, pistons, for under $8,000, and it produced 592 H.P.