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Originally Posted by GUMP
I really don't think that any of this is as clear cut as Jim is explaining. I could be ill-informed, but it is my understanding that there are regular meetings attended by all three manufacturers representatives and the NHRA to discuss the Showdown. I think that they all understand that the series will only survive if the combinations have some kind of parity. That said, there is always the desire to out run each other. That is to be expected. It just can't get too out of hand.
Jim,
I feel that your choice to air your grievances on this forum are sad. These factory cars are a blessing for many of us that were too young to have raced the first time around. Your comments, even if valid, do nothing but hurt Fords efforts.
My personal dealings with Mike have been great.
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Gump,
All of my dealings with Mike have been business, they were great also all the way up to the point when he took a Stock Eliminator Legal combination out of the guide and I simply asked why. He never answered and when I kept asking he told me I was going to poke the bear. Then he started proving he was the bear.
This never would have taken place if Mike would have agreed to the original 2.9L supercharger on the 5.4L He wrote an elaborate email on to the Ford racers running 08,10, and 12 Cobra Jets explaining he would fight for them to get the 2.9L for the showdown. 1 common supercharger for all manufacturers. Then when it was brought up in a meeting with NHRA Mike told them he was no longer interested in doing that. Only then the 5.4L 4.0L was brought up because it was already a legal Stock Eliminator combination.
Just out of curiosity... you own 3 COPO's, what type of dealings have you had with Mike?
Jim D'Amore