Advice?

[Jared Jordan]

Originally Posted by Chris Barnes

I'm thinking about writing to the NHRA for a horsepower reduction on my '64 Low Compression Max Wedge wagon combination. It will always be a work in progress and I know that I'll always have to avoid the dreaded '69 Camaros but it seems like my station wagon is just a little more "outclassed" than maybe it should be. Do you think the NHRA would throw me a bone? When would the best time to write a letter? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Chris Barnes
Wagons of Steel

Chris,

Send your letter in relatively soon and NHRA will consider it as part of the "Competitor Requests" for their year-end review. Off the top of my head, I can't think of anyone else running that particular combination, so if your average is low enough, you might get a little love.

That said, Jimmy D has a point in that the other Mopar racers he's named should be able to help you out. I'm admittedly biased, but Little and Wann are two of the best in the country, never mind the West Coast.

Also...Jimmy D's being a little too modest about how fast he is!!

JJ

[Larry Hill]

Jimmy D's car is bad fast, he is just using that salesmanship stuff to fool the class competition at Indy. His car is faster in B/SA than I can run in A/SA.

[Jimmy D]

Thanks Larry. We will continue to chip away at our car in testing, much appreciated. No salesmanship, my comments were based on watching Steve and Don run heads up races throughout 2015. Steve was considering coming to Indy so hopefully you can review his times in person there. I have learned a lot from him over the years and Don was even helpful with our Chevy. Great guys to visit with and hopefully you all can meet them at Indy. See you all at Indy.