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Robert Simpson · 12-22-2007, 12:06 AM

I believe that Myron and others that run this combination of a 3spd, under the current updated rules, should be allowed to run a 4spd trans. If I understand this right NHRA said that they have received letters requesting this for some time and I was told by NHRA that they observed a difference between a powerglide car and a turbo car in the same class!!! DUH... My father and I run the 3spd 56 combination and we believe that IF NHRA does continue to go through with this rulling that we to deserve the same "level playing field", that other combinations currently run in the lower classes. I would be completely happy with NHRA leaving everything as it was supposed to be, the correct transmission for the combination claimed. Yes, I do aggree that if this continues then it will continue to dissolve the basis of S/SS racing. It goes to show that all of the recent rule changes have done nothing but increase the cost of being competative and lower NHRA's responsibility to enforce rules. Choose ypur combination and let the HP's eventually work its way out.

12-22-2007, 12:06 AM	#18
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 4 speeds for 55-56 chevrolet superstockers I believe that Myron and others that run this combination of a 3spd, under the current updated rules, should be allowed to run a 4spd trans. If I understand this right NHRA said that they have received letters requesting this for some time and I was told by NHRA that they observed a difference between a powerglide car and a turbo car in the same class!!! DUH... My father and I run the 3spd 56 combination and we believe that IF NHRA does continue to go through with this rulling that we to deserve the same "level playing field", that other combinations currently run in the lower classes. I would be completely happy with NHRA leaving everything as it was supposed to be, the correct transmission for the combination claimed. Yes, I do aggree that if this continues then it will continue to dissolve the basis of S/SS racing. It goes to show that all of the recent rule changes have done nothing but increase the cost of being competative and lower NHRA's responsibility to enforce rules. Choose ypur combination and let the HP's eventually work its way out.