Entry level class?

[JP1738]

It seems the general consensus is that S/ST is the true entry level class in NHRA div/Nat competition, and I would agree. It's pretty cheap to build a car that can somewhat consistently go 10.90 with or without a T-stop. Now I agree also that some people have gotten carried away with the class and are going 150-160+ for absolutely no other reason than saying they are the fastest slow car at the event. I've seen many many cars win plenty of rounds at <130mph in SST and even a few S/G cars win races at <140. Being fast makes you more competitive, but you can win with $15,000 and some know-how.