[Greg Hill]

Two steps were designed originally to control starting line rpm for stick cars and then later trans brake cars. In the last few years stock racers having been using them along with the buttons that release them to initiate movement of their cars off the starting line, much like a super stocker with a trans brake. You let go of a button and the car leaves. I don't think that should be allowed in stock eliminator. There's no question that letting go of a button is more consistent that letting go of a brake pedal. If you don't believe me try it on your practice tree both ways.

I really don't have a problem with the two step on the brake pedal because then it becomes what it was intended to be which is an rpm limiting device. Trans brakes delay boxes and adjustable buttons have no place in stock eliminator. Automatic cars should leave when you take your foot off the brake pedal unless your'e handicapped and then I would be all for a device to allow the driver to leave with a hand control. Stick cars even with a two step still have to let go of the clutch. Those of you who would say that you still have to let go of the brake pedal know better, if your right foot is on the floor and you let go of a button your car is going to leave and your foot is going to come off the brake pedal.

And last but not least I think this would make for better and more fair racing and I agree the very best racers are going to win more than their fair share but I truly think you would have more different winners in a year than you do now. One more thing, don't forget footbrake races are becoming huge all over the country and electronic racing is flat at best.

Greg