[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by D.Johns

I disagree that the driver isn't that important. I think a great driver is absolutely a huge key ingredient in having a successful team. Erica's driving has certainly improved and it's showing in results. In a class that is separated by .07 from #1 and not getting in the show. The driver actually has to cut a light, change all gears and deal with how unstable the cars are on the top end with near zero downforce. I'd say the cars are quite difficult to drive one to the winners circle. Heck Johnson has a huge performance advantage(sitting in #1 spot most times ET/MPH) and he hasn't be dominate in the class(winning every race).
No doubt money is a massive key ingredient but all the money in the world isn't going to make up for a poor or even average driver.

I plan to eventually head to prostock within the next 6-10 years. I do not have the budget to run my own car yet but I'm working on it.

I really think you are wrong here. Drivers play a huge Part in winning. I was certainly not an Erica fan and I wouldn't say I am now however I think I recognize her talent and huge improvement in her driving lately.

Allen Johnson does not have a "huge" advantage. He has never qualified with .01 or .02 better than anyone. Now Anderson is the one who always seems to find .02 or .03 come eliminations time. He still does it with the new car but it just hasn't been enough yet to help him.

I really wouldn't wait ten years to start with your Pro Stock efforts as I really doubt there will be a Pro Stock class then. Jim



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