Re: A/SA First in the 9.80's
Not that it means much, but the 2010 CJ 5.4 for Stock is rated at 435 not 425. I feel your pain Dave, but I have to agree with Mike.
I have been racing along time. When I figured out my combo and was starting to run with the fast guys in the mid to late 90's, it only lasted for a year or so. The 396 guys found something and were walking away from me like I was standing still. I had to deal with it like I have to deal with the new CJ's and DP's.
I think there is more creditability to this thread with racers that have actually had to run these cars. My race was not as crucial as Dave's, mine was in class. Dave was in the four round, so I do understand were he is coming from, but me and Dave are on opposite sides of this debate.
I love the new cars in stock, even though it makes my car less competitive. I think its good for the Drag Racing, I could not imagine racing in the 1960's and having to drive a stocker that was 40 years old.
I'm happy I have a place to race my old relict. who knows NHRA may relax the rules some day and let the old cars run new engines. I know the purist would hate it, but a least we would run with the new cars.
Mike, be prepared to take a lot of heat on this one. Class Racer members can be..... lets just say tough on opposites views, especially this one.
Alan, Mike Mans is a very well know racer with a very fast SS/CS car. Although I would not have chosen those words, I think he may be a little frustrated with your view on this subject. I'm sure he can speak for himself, but I do agree name calling is not the best way to get a point across.
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