[Jim Bailey]

Dave, First off, What I "asked for" in my request to NHRA was the Index to be adjusted to 10.70. The reason was to give the AA cars an equal chance (level playing field) to qualify at races like Indy and The Sportsnational events, where everybody is running their stuff all out to qualify for a 128 car field. It had nothing to do with manipulating anything. I promise you at a race like Indy, no AA cars will be in the top half of the field, let alone the top 10. This is why they don't even come to these races. My request was denied, AND I'm fine with that. I'm gonna race! The West Coast Guys are deservingly fast - Rayburn has worked hard on his combo! But keep in mind they are running their stuff flat out, because, they don't have to be worried about getting a hp hit even in the best conditions. The other cars do. So don't place too much on what you see at the early West Coast Races where most fast cars are protecting their combos. Additionally, what I ask for, was for NHRA to just take a look, and maybe help the fastest "old" muscle car class grow...And it's because you're right, why would you be interested in taking the weight out to come play - only to get hit with a 4 tenths index penalty... I love all stock class racing, but tell me, would you rather watch AA class at Indy with 10 cars, or a U/S through V/S 8 car combo ?