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Glenn Hayes · 01-02-2014, 09:32 PM

One thing that you need to keep in mind:
The NHRA has turned it's back on Sportsman racing for many reasons, but I believe they no longer want to deal with trying to enforce and regulate engine rules. This requires way to much time, man power, etc which equals money.

Look around, the Pro Mod, 10.5 Tire Classes, Top Sportsman, etc are thriving do to basically allowing you to show up with what ever combination you can dream up, and as long as you meet the minimum weight and have the correct tire, your good to go.

We all know why Super Street, Super Gas and Super Comp have flourished over the past 25 years, same reason, run what ever you want and don't break out. Where they went wrong in my opinion was allowing electronics and throttle controls. Take all of that away and put it back in the drivers seat and see what happens!

If your going to start a new class, one must learn from the failures of years and classes gone by. I, like many of you have been there through all of this over the past 40+ years and that's why this discussion is taking place.

01-02-2014, 09:32 PM	#71
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Econo Modified One thing that you need to keep in mind: The NHRA has turned it's back on Sportsman racing for many reasons, but I believe they no longer want to deal with trying to enforce and regulate engine rules. This requires way to much time, man power, etc which equals money. Look around, the Pro Mod, 10.5 Tire Classes, Top Sportsman, etc are thriving do to basically allowing you to show up with what ever combination you can dream up, and as long as you meet the minimum weight and have the correct tire, your good to go. We all know why Super Street, Super Gas and Super Comp have flourished over the past 25 years, same reason, run what ever you want and don't break out. Where they went wrong in my opinion was allowing electronics and throttle controls. Take all of that away and put it back in the drivers seat and see what happens! If your going to start a new class, one must learn from the failures of years and classes gone by. I, like many of you have been there through all of this over the past 40+ years and that's why this discussion is taking place. __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"