OLD Modified Corvettes

Todd Bailey · 12-12-2013, 02:11 PM

Randy,

I agree with your comment on the spec head. That would be one complaint that the sanctioning body would complain about in that "We don't have enough tech guys as it is". Without a doubt, a spec head could limit the expense of extensively modified heads. From a spectator standpoint, they want to see the wheelstands and hear the sound of high RPM's. For many racers, this would be a chance to return to what type of racing they miss. I do not have the stats on racer participation but I believe it would slightly increase with the introduction of a Modified class. As Dick stated, keep it simple in what is allowed and it will help with the cost. Still expensive to do but people could afford to do it. This thread has had my attention since it started. D2 has index racing so why can't it be added to other divisions as well? Growing up, D4 was a pretty serious hotbed for Modified/Gas. I think if the powers-to-be see the excitement that it brings in spectators and racers, maybe it would put a bug in their ear. I would not have the first idea, though, of how to approach getting someone to listen to me on this topic.

12-12-2013, 02:11 PM	#11
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 311 Likes: 29 Liked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy, I agree with your comment on the spec head. That would be one complaint that the sanctioning body would complain about in that "We don't have enough tech guys as it is". Without a doubt, a spec head could limit the expense of extensively modified heads. From a spectator standpoint, they want to see the wheelstands and hear the sound of high RPM's. For many racers, this would be a chance to return to what type of racing they miss. I do not have the stats on racer participation but I believe it would slightly increase with the introduction of a Modified class. As Dick stated, keep it simple in what is allowed and it will help with the cost. Still expensive to do but people could afford to do it. This thread has had my attention since it started. D2 has index racing so why can't it be added to other divisions as well? Growing up, D4 was a pretty serious hotbed for Modified/Gas. I think if the powers-to-be see the excitement that it brings in spectators and racers, maybe it would put a bug in their ear. I would not have the first idea, though, of how to approach getting someone to listen to me on this topic.