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Evan Smith · 10-31-2009, 05:32 AM

Bruce,

I was speaking directly to X-Tech man, not to you or anyone else. X-Tech, (Terry) is often on the negative and rants and raves about how great the old days were and how much things stink now. Well, I wasn't old enough to have raced in the '60s and '70 and I'm sure it was a great time, but get over the fact that this is not 1970 anymore. Geezzz. My comment about evolution had nothing to do with the CJ's, and everything to do with the state of the sport. Look at any modern Stocker and you'll find technology and evolution: data-loggers, O2 sensors, adjustable stocks, $5,000 automatics and sticks, trick oil, coatings, lightweight brakes, and much more. That is just the way it is. I agree that some of these conversion GT cars are crazy, but they are GT cars. Find me a sport, be it Golf, Tennis, or any motorsport that doesn't have constant evolution. Tennis players don't use wooden raquets and Golfers don't use real woods anymore. I'm sure there are some who say those sports aren't what they used to be either. CJ's aside, there are plenty of people who are having a lot of fun now, just like you did when you won your Jr. Stock championship.

I have not changed my tune and would be glad to hash out any differences in person and not on the Internet. I've done more than my share to help the Stock and Super Stock racing and the racers involved, be it in the print media or with my participation in the SRAC, so don't try and drag me down. Most others get on here and cry about this and that. I'd rather focus my effort on positive things.

I still stand by the fact that Ford's intent was not to ruin the sport, which many of you claim. My tune has not changed. Sure they took advantage of the system, just as other manufacturers have for 40 years! I'm sure Terry can give us some examples from the past. If it was a GM car that had CJ potential the tables wold surely be turned and that is a fact. If the NHRA couldn't see the potential of this car then shame on them. It's obvious that we all saw it. Nevertheless, in the end, guys like Fezzall (not sure of spelling) and Hajek, will ruin these cars in quick manner anyway. I believe that both the stick and auto will have 14 hp on them by Monday and I'm sure 14 more then next time they decide to do nothing more than qualify 1st or try to win class.

Evan

10-31-2009, 05:32 AM	#66
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas Bruce, I was speaking directly to X-Tech man, not to you or anyone else. X-Tech, (Terry) is often on the negative and rants and raves about how great the old days were and how much things stink now. Well, I wasn't old enough to have raced in the '60s and '70 and I'm sure it was a great time, but get over the fact that this is not 1970 anymore. Geezzz. My comment about evolution had nothing to do with the CJ's, and everything to do with the state of the sport. Look at any modern Stocker and you'll find technology and evolution: data-loggers, O2 sensors, adjustable stocks, $5,000 automatics and sticks, trick oil, coatings, lightweight brakes, and much more. That is just the way it is. I agree that some of these conversion GT cars are crazy, but they are GT cars. Find me a sport, be it Golf, Tennis, or any motorsport that doesn't have constant evolution. Tennis players don't use wooden raquets and Golfers don't use real woods anymore. I'm sure there are some who say those sports aren't what they used to be either. CJ's aside, there are plenty of people who are having a lot of fun now, just like you did when you won your Jr. Stock championship. I have not changed my tune and would be glad to hash out any differences in person and not on the Internet. I've done more than my share to help the Stock and Super Stock racing and the racers involved, be it in the print media or with my participation in the SRAC, so don't try and drag me down. Most others get on here and cry about this and that. I'd rather focus my effort on positive things. I still stand by the fact that Ford's intent was not to ruin the sport, which many of you claim. My tune has not changed. Sure they took advantage of the system, just as other manufacturers have for 40 years! I'm sure Terry can give us some examples from the past. If it was a GM car that had CJ potential the tables wold surely be turned and that is a fact. If the NHRA couldn't see the potential of this car then shame on them. It's obvious that we all saw it. Nevertheless, in the end, guys like Fezzall (not sure of spelling) and Hajek, will ruin these cars in quick manner anyway. I believe that both the stick and auto will have 14 hp on them by Monday and I'm sure 14 more then next time they decide to do nothing more than qualify 1st or try to win class. Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK Last edited by Evan Smith; 10-31-2009 at 05:59 AM.