[james schaechter]

I don't like the idea, just because. However, we are at a point where the new cars are lining out most of the old ones. I think Greg's idea has some merit.

I was talking to a few last year in the industry. I think it would have to come from the manufacturers and the aftermarket industry to get NHRA to consider it.

I think there is some value. If you have a 66 Nova in E stick like ours and then someone anyone puts a stick in a Drag Pak 5.7 we are hosed.

Now even if we could afford or wanted to step up to the new car, it is a six figure pill to swallow. If we could put newer engine combos in the old cars, we would be able to:
1) science out the new combo in the old car
2)The old car would have more value since a person could be more competititive with a newer engine in it.
3) it would allow a racer to run the old car while they built a newer car over time. ( more realistic $$ wise)

This also allows the manufacturers and aftermarket to support us more since there is more marketing and sales opportunities for them. Ford SVT, GM Performance, Mopar, etc.

I was thinking more of using existing combos in the guide in a GT type format. Not just any crate motor.

I know it isn't ideal, but I don't worry about the new cars as much as I worry about the points meets and nationals becoming Top Dragster and Top Sportsman only races.
There are a lot of older cars in garages because they have no chance against the new stuff. We would do well to get these cars in the lanes and help keep this sport going.

( Stock Class Racing)