[Villain281H]

Okay Mike I'll take the bait.

I can't understand why superchargers and turbochargers are allowed, but nitrous isn't?
They allow power-adders that the engine should be built to handle (drop in compression ratio, etc) at a cost of a couple thousand dollars at least, but a simple $500-600 nitrous system that could put an 11 second car into the tens and therefore possibly allow another competitor into the world of divisional and national racing is not allowed??

Spraying to take the stripe I can understand somewhat, but until you realize you may be getting into more trouble using it for that versus leaving it alone (assuming the car will get close to the 10.90 standard before adding the bottle), the argument doesn't hold much weight in my opinion. I've seen a few racers do it, and so far my record trying it is 1-3. I'd rather dial the car honest and do my job than second guess the finish line. Unless the traction is subjective, I leave the juice off when bracket racing.

Now granted I'm probably in the minority with a 3600 lb SBC street car, but for a $9K pump gas engine that runs 11.40-11.50 @ 115 mph in the heat, a little shot of the bottle would allow me to participate in the "entry level" pro-tree class (keep in mind NHRA used the term entry level meaning no double entry at nationals, no national championship, etc). I know people have a lot of time and money in their cars regardless of class, but I think more could participate.

Just an opinion from an "outsider" who'd like to race!

Derek