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Mark Tallent · 12-20-2007, 11:57 PM

I'm Gonna send this as well LOL

This is the proposel that I sent, to the Tech. Dept. of NHRA! Gentelmen, I would like to suggest a "rule change" pertaining to the 64~73 Ford Super Stock Stick Cars. The Change in which I am asking is the following. That you allow the handful of these cars to be allowed to run a Five Speed Transmission instead of a Four Speed Transmission. I feel that the 4 speed is at a disadvantage when trying to compete with other COMBOS with 5 Speeds.I have talked to others,(East Coast to the West Coast) and we are all in agreement,that if the rule could be changed, this would make these cars more competitive.I think,that a lot of people would like to see these cars in competition.For a long time to come. I remember a few years back ESPN2 showed a 69 Super Stocker(Red LeBlanc)as a feature at a National Race. Don't remember which one! Looks like ESPN2 thought these cars have eye appeal as well. I have noticed the 2008 rule change, that the THREE SPEED Automatic is allowed to be used over the 2 Speeds.
I have a 64 Sedan im considering to build for L,M Stick Class.I would be more comfortable about doing this , knowing that I would be to compete with a 5 Speed. Thanks for your time and consideration,
Mark Tallent 7724 SS/L

WOW Where does this come from?

12-20-2007, 11:57 PM	#14
Mark Tallent Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4 speeds for 55-56 chevrolet superstockers I'm Gonna send this as well LOL This is the proposel that I sent, to the Tech. Dept. of NHRA! Gentelmen, I would like to suggest a "rule change" pertaining to the 64~73 Ford Super Stock Stick Cars. The Change in which I am asking is the following. That you allow the handful of these cars to be allowed to run a Five Speed Transmission instead of a Four Speed Transmission. I feel that the 4 speed is at a disadvantage when trying to compete with other COMBOS with 5 Speeds.I have talked to others,(East Coast to the West Coast) and we are all in agreement,that if the rule could be changed, this would make these cars more competitive.I think,that a lot of people would like to see these cars in competition.For a long time to come. I remember a few years back ESPN2 showed a 69 Super Stocker(Red LeBlanc)as a feature at a National Race. Don't remember which one! Looks like ESPN2 thought these cars have eye appeal as well. I have noticed the 2008 rule change, that the THREE SPEED Automatic is allowed to be used over the 2 Speeds. I have a 64 Sedan im considering to build for L,M Stick Class.I would be more comfortable about doing this , knowing that I would be to compete with a 5 Speed. Thanks for your time and consideration, Mark Tallent 7724 SS/L WOW Where does this come from? __________________ Mark Tallent 7724 STK, SS