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Dan Bennett · 06-29-2019, 12:52 PM

I really have no preference for one brand winning over another, but as others have said already the parity thing is getting out of control.

This is a stock class. To me, the entire point is how well the factory did in designing parts and how well the racers are able to get the most from them.

If the NHRA is going to spend all its tech efforts in trying to make the cars' performance the same, what is the point of racing them? Just a reaction time show?

I want to make clear that in my mind it's hurt the class when manufacturers are allowed to simply slap a part number on a bigger blower or other moves like that. That's a no brainer, sort of like allowing another stage of nitrous. It doesn't reward good engineering or R&D in the least.

Early after the class got started, I was happy to see the same interest like there was in the early days of Pro Stock and things looked pretty much the same to me as back then. But this whole thing has taken a strong turn into 2019 style with awards for competing and "there are no losers".

06-29-2019, 12:52 PM	#6
Dan Bennett Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 440 Likes: 856 Liked 599 Times in 137 Posts	Re: Parity Adjustments Factory Stock Showdown I really have no preference for one brand winning over another, but as others have said already the parity thing is getting out of control. This is a stock class. To me, the entire point is how well the factory did in designing parts and how well the racers are able to get the most from them. If the NHRA is going to spend all its tech efforts in trying to make the cars' performance the same, what is the point of racing them? Just a reaction time show? I want to make clear that in my mind it's hurt the class when manufacturers are allowed to simply slap a part number on a bigger blower or other moves like that. That's a no brainer, sort of like allowing another stage of nitrous. It doesn't reward good engineering or R&D in the least. Early after the class got started, I was happy to see the same interest like there was in the early days of Pro Stock and things looked pretty much the same to me as back then. But this whole thing has taken a strong turn into 2019 style with awards for competing and "there are no losers".