[Mike Pearson]

Byron,

i can just about guaratee you tht there is nobody sandbagging during class or a heads up run that are running the 350 295/318/322 combo. As i said previously that combo has taken 2 hp hits in the last 2 seasons. It is a very popular combo but rarley do yousee it as a #1 qualifier. The whole problem here is that it has become common practice for the racers with underfactored combo's to try to protect their combo from getting HP by sandbagging and excessive braking at the top end. What I am saying is that if we all run our cars to their potential we woulnt be having this discussion any more. NHRA or the advisory council just needs to decide how far uder the indexes they want us to run then set the automatic trigger to that level. If you are not running your car up to its potential then its not really a performanced based class.Byron, I respect you and your family as excellent racers everyone seems to like you guys. I always read any responses that have your name attached to it. Usually you have a real world comment to make. I am definatley not one of the top qualifiers or a threat to win class but I do enjoy SS racing as much as the rest of you. Lets not change things just for change sake unless it to better the sport for everyone involved not just a select few that want a change to benefit themselves. I hop[e to meet yo someday. I will look you up at the next race we both attend just to say hello.

Mike