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Originally Posted by Dave Ribeiro
Ken,
Don't tell me its about the money, cause a good crate motor isn't cheap either, but they are fast... I have enjoyed running both NHRA & IHRA, but there are things about both that I don't like... So we all have CHOICES use them... Nobody is forcing anyone to race either NHRA or IHRA class racing .... There are rules in place don't try to change them, live with them or don't show up..... Also don't think that everyone spends 15-20 k on engines, thats exactly what they want you to think ?
Mike, sorry I still think they are soft, but you are right its only a bracket race with rules...I am like you and like to run both NHRA & IHRA....I think we have beat this to death, leave crates with IHRA and have a good 2009 race season.... Come on spring time.........
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Dave.....sorry to edit some of your post but you have the right idea. Race where you want. There is NO changing some of these guys minds. You guys can blame me for the "Crate Motor" classes but at the time I introduced it to IHRA the IHRA stock eliminator was about to become extint. It was going away. Now its healthy and still around so some of the NHRA guys can have another choice if they so desire. MOST of the NHRA guys wouldnt cross the street to race with IHRA BEFORE this was started. It was second class for them. As far as $$$$ in some of these crate engines just ask who builds some of these really FAST crate engined cars what it costs. Yep....the same guys and engine shops who build the FAST NHRA cars and they use the same tricks (and more in some cases) and they cost just as much as the engines built for some of the guys who have just posted on this thread. I wont mention names but they know who they are. Mike is right....Its STILL a bracket race except for class or a heads up run. Most are spending BIG money to stroke thier EGO's. Dave is right....Its been beaten to death so as they say..........SHUT UP, STRAP IN, CUT A LIGHT and RACE. May the best man or woman win.