.370 back to .400 Pro Tree

[Maverick]

Wow, sorry I ruffled your feathers Tom. I know you are a hitter and do go rounds in Div 1. And no, I don't have a roadster like you, and no I don't have a big motor, and not I don't have a big budget. Leave the tree alone. You go changing the rules or the tree, then people have to make changes. The guys with boxes, just add or subtract. No I don't have a box. Any yes I went to all the divisional this year in my division. And I don't think I am legal for the 8.50 class. The only class I am legal in is super gas , super comp,. Super pro is messed up because NHRA changed the tree for box racers, so they could top bulb race after about a 1.2 second delay. Do you run you car all out? Or do you throttle choke it. I should have looked you up this year at the US NATS, but everyone can enter that race if you have a grading of one. I hope we meet so.e day and I will like to shake your hand, and introduce my self. I know, I just don't want things changed for a group of people who don't race the class. Look at the car that won the championship, this year AWESOME. All the cars that compete are awesome.

[Maverick]

How many cars in the top ten are not roadsters in the Lucas National points. I know of one a Camaro, and he told me he don't run a throttle control, but does have a delay box, and yes he has three pedals also.

[Maverick]

I do know a guy out of div 1 that runs super Street in a mustang. I don't believe he has a box of any type in his car, and his car looks almost stock. I usually see him once a year, usually at Columbus. There was a guy who won the national championship about five years ago in a Vega. Not a hi mph car. You know him, I bet.

[Maverick]

You did pretty good last year Tom. Hope you have a better year this coming year. You know what I am saying.

[SST159]

Gary look what you started!!! LOL

[Gary Federico]

Originally Posted by SST159

Gary look what you started!!! LOL

I just voiced an opinion that was put out there. Tom IS one of the good guys who absolutely paid and pays his dues every yr. in .90. as well as Kathy also makes a killer margerita.

I have no problem working on my car to get it right for whatever class i run it in. I didnt propose this but I personally could take advantage if implimented.

[Tom Goldman]

Look guys , I don't mean any disrespect , but you have to look at it from the perspective of the racers who have dedicated their program to competing in these classes......Those of you who know me, know I will help anyone with making their car work better on the tree , often in the process creating my own assassins !
Racing has evolved ,for better or worse. ...We can argue about the semantics of the wording in the rule book all we want .We all know what the lights really are.
Divisional and National event level racing has ALWAYS challenged racers with the challenge to improve their cars and their driving abilities .....some are successful, some keep trying, some give up ........The point is this level of racing is not for everybody, be it their skill set or financial ability ,or family obligations. which is why local Super Class and Stock/Super Stock organizations are doing well . ....They are free to set the rules a little looser such as the tree or weight brakes or heads up runs.

[SST159]

Originally Posted by Gary Federico

I just voiced an opinion that was put out there. Tom IS one of the good guys who absolutely paid and pays his dues every yr. in .90. as well as Kathy also makes a killer margerita.

I have no problem working on my car to get it right for whatever class i run it in. I didnt propose this but I personally could take advantage if implimented.

Gary, I was just Bustin your B--lz!! I agree Tom and Kathy are a first class example of what makes our sport so enjoyable. Just flat out good people! And yes Tom is a master craftsmen. In fact he as done some really nice work on my car not to mention provided me with some valuable advise which I am grateful for. There is no doubt this is why he is in the points position he is in today. Most of us know this Sh-t don't come easy so well earned Tom! We all have our opinions and are entitled to voice them on this forum. We don't have to agree with each other.
Tom, I recommend three Margaritas then jump back on the forum. Just kidding my friend!