[james schaechter]

It is all abouut the fun factor but I think that the low hp cars like our 283 combo are definately quicker as a stick, but at some point, it seems that the roles switch in the higher hp cars depending upon the combo of car and engine. The autos with the fast 3 speeds and radials combined have still somewhat of an advantage in et, not mph. The Jerico/GForce trans have been around for a while and the clutches are better than ever.

One thing to consider is that any fear of running the stick from your experience from years back should be erased. The stick cars today are very easy to drive with very little practice. and I think they can be as consistent as any car. Waay more fun and I bet at the end of the day, not much different in cost than any top of the line auto set up.