[Mike Keener]

Wonder if anyone noticed the GM 2014 COPO Engine Blueprint Specifications now posted on the NHRA web site?

Couldn't help but notice that GM went from 3 engines in 2012 and 2013 to 4 engines in 2014 including an all new 450 cu in version rated at 460 hp! Sooo..If you want to run the Shootout and don't have a 2014 COPO with a new 450 you will obviously be leaving a bunch on the table.

Seems to me like all the 2012 and 2013 427 COPO's just got penciled out of competition at least as far as the shootout is concerned unless the powers that be decide to give a weight break to smaller engines, and we all know what kind of complications and infighting that can bring in to the mix.

Wasn't there 20 or so 2012 and 2013 COPO's in the Indy shootout last year? On the surface it appears that number will diminish unless these guys have the ability to change their cars to a 2014 and pony up for a 450.

MK