Just to follow up on Tar Heel..
He just took a 26 mpg Corvette and made a few modifications and ran happily under the index on a tough day.
Based on my experience he put in about $2000 focused on the 3 T's
Tire, Trans(converter) , Tune and gear too and now competitive.
Bet when he drove it home got 20mpg..
Before all said an done will put in another $5000 to run a second plus under.
Will have reliability and not worry about high spring pressures wrecking his engine.
A lot of these ricers and euros if properly classified would be a stepping stone of this same process.
For everytime one of these new cars enters IHRA.
Some manufacturer is going to sell them parts.
It is not just about IHRA it is about the Parts.
Just like a womans dress...
IT is not just about the Dress
but the Amazing array of assessories that go with the entire package.