Indeed times are changing and it was said in this thread that NHRA was without clues as to what was going on.....Pretty good assessment.
The issue of Factory Stock is a potential flagship for the factories not for NHRA's edification. The factories are aiming at the folks in the stands, not the NHRA leadership. Remember the NHRA is a not for profit organization and they are only interested in perpetuation of their incomes not revitalizing the sport or venue. That is obvious by the way they treat the Sportsmen Racers as fill-in for rebuild time for Top Fuel and Fuel Funny Car.
Do not be surprised that sometime in the future, some outfit such as SEMA (also a non for profit organization) taking a run at NHRA as they at least see the importance of the aftermarket's survival. And that is not from the sale of parts for Top Fuel or Funny Cars. Their membership is comprised of the folks that manufacture and sell parts to the masses.
Note the parts on Factory Stock vehicles.....pretty clear to me.
By the way, FS should be its own eliminator so they can shine without overwhelming the real stock eliminator guys.
Ok then. Enjoyable rant over. Happy USA birthday and enjoy the day!
Regards to All - Dissident