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Dick Butler · 11-29-2010, 02:41 PM

I do believe some might wish for this ONE time in a row. Without a CIC only a select set of cars could or would try it more than one time.
The aggressively sponsored TOP/STK and TOP/SS classes had several advantages over the "open" no break out you suggest.
1) The cars were grouped in classes with previously strongly factored combinations which resulted in very close competition.(New Mopar and Mustangs would kill the races until factored)
2) Many brands competed. A Dodge SS/B, Corvette SS/BA, a Camaro SS/CA all won at least one time. A T-Bolt was overdue to win based on performance before the series was ended due to Economy hit on racing in general.
3) If it were possible to get a True Cash sponsor for a series of TOP/STK and SS it would attract more racers. Several potential racers werent interested in the work to fit the class. MOST loved the format and really enjoyed the races. Middle Class and Lower class heads up could be similarly popular if MONEY were there.
Good Luck with your proposal...its all racing....

11-29-2010, 02:41 PM	#32
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Performance Based Stk/SS Racing I do believe some might wish for this ONE time in a row. Without a CIC only a select set of cars could or would try it more than one time. The aggressively sponsored TOP/STK and TOP/SS classes had several advantages over the "open" no break out you suggest. 1) The cars were grouped in classes with previously strongly factored combinations which resulted in very close competition.(New Mopar and Mustangs would kill the races until factored) 2) Many brands competed. A Dodge SS/B, Corvette SS/BA, a Camaro SS/CA all won at least one time. A T-Bolt was overdue to win based on performance before the series was ended due to Economy hit on racing in general. 3) If it were possible to get a True Cash sponsor for a series of TOP/STK and SS it would attract more racers. Several potential racers werent interested in the work to fit the class. MOST loved the format and really enjoyed the races. Middle Class and Lower class heads up could be similarly popular if MONEY were there. Good Luck with your proposal...its all racing....