[Adger Smith]

Ok, not a senior moment. My car can & has been run in SS with a throttle stop,and will probably be in the future. Not quite as sofisticated as those in .90 classes, but still holds the carb from going W/O. I set a couple of records that way to keep from busting index. Can you say It's all about cable travel. Leaves soft, helps with lights & is very consistant when set up right. It is easy to pick your spot in qualifying. I also know of racers that use the shift points to determin ET, or lack of it. That is one of the best for some combos & might even be used by some of the well known touring sportsman racers. I have even listened to racers talk about running it up to a pre determined high gear RPM. That is another way to hurt MPH You hit the nail on the head with the weight issue too... Lots of ways to run the ET you want, just which one works best for you & your combo.