[Dick Butler]

Alan,
Thanks for the information you posted regarding the TOP/STK racing. Even better the discussion of parts availablity. Small block chevies didnt get running this fast by not ordering the parts. Rear wheel cars didnt get fast by not having the first person start the process of pro gears, Axles etc.Manufacturers create parts based on requests for them.
Seems from Jims discussion the FWD cars have not really shared the cost of approaching a manufacturer to start making the trick unbreakable parts to run faster. It appears by Jims on performances they havent needed these parts and it has gotten comfortable that way.
On one site a group of people were pooling money to purchase 5.00 gears for their cars as the manufacturers were willing to make a "run" if enough were purchased.
With the prior FWD racing meets enough people with money or need to buy these better parts didnt surface and the manufacturers didnt get into common production of them. The lack of interest from racers resulted in the demise of the NHRA series and the second sponsor.
Jim Who has the turbo Neon who drives to the meet in IHRA and qualifies 1.4 under? Just a question.
Jim as I posted on Superstockforum yesterday, I apologize that you took the "Class racing Question" as a "do away with FWD" topic. IT IS NOT. It is a consolidate topic to save Class racing so the $30K stockers are not just used for Bracket racing. The $150,000 AH cars not only have Indy to be presented as an attraction.

Alan is correct, changes are inevitable and I was only curious what constructive discussion points could be discussed to help direct these changes. If the racers continue to say "NHRA provides it so it must be right" many will keep being upset as the changes just Happen to them. With an Advisory committee attempt by NHRA , with honest calm discussion maybe NHRA would realize the racers CAN help direct the changes for better racing and work WITH NHRA to improve it for EVERYONE. Thanks