[Dwight Southerland]

A key component to a successful dime rocket is to pick a combination that has the potential to run far enough under the index to be competitive without having to spend $Gazillion on trick technology and special parts to do that. Winning with it is an entirely different category. But, think of the thousands of racers over the years who have spent the $Gazillion to have the latest greatest and best stuff and cars, yet still won nothing. The fact that your dime rocket may only run .6 under when the hot dogs in the class can run 1.0 under is no deterrent. The fact that your dime rocket runs a low class is no deterrent. Dealing with those issues are a challenge, but so is trying to run 1.0+ under. Approach it with rational thinking and let that be your guide rather than temptation and ego.