Shutting off engine crossing finish line

[e vassar]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Mr. E,....if you have not experienced engine problems before, why would you want to shut your engine off now ? Many , many 3 speed trans builders Do NOT recommend this ....

Well I don't know. Maybe I've been lucky. I try to ask questions and learn as much as I can. Maybe with 3 qts of oil in the engine it makes sense to get it shut off ASAP. But otherwise no.
Thanks for the good info.