GM Releases 2013 bogus HP ratings at PRI show

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

New Hemi: I was beaten by the under-factored LT1's and LS1's back in the early 90's in many heads-up runs long before you ever showed your face at an NHRA event. I've been very lucky and haven't had to run one of the new cars heads-up yet, but I'm sure it's coming. When it rains, it usually pours. Keep in mind also, that my car is no "slouch". But that was nothing compared to what's going on now. It's history repeating, but with far more bogus factors. How long have you been racing Stock Eliminator? Oh, that's right you just showed up about 3 years ago, but that's enough for you to qualify yourself as an expert on the subject.

What difference does it make how long he's been racing? He is still entitled to his opinion.

How long have you been racing? 10 maybe 15 years? Those of us that have been around for 40 years or more have seen this problem with underrated cars come and go, but never before have we seen the NHRA push this type of car on us in Stock Eliminator. These "Factory" cars always went to SS or FX because they were not showroom legal.

There is nothing wrong with a racer going out and buying a car that the NHRA says is Stock legal or in David's case building one. It's the NHRA's fault that they let these car's compete in Stock not the individual owners.

The bad guy here is the NHRA!

JimR