Stock Eliminator,,,Boon or Bane?

[Mark Yacavone]

I was watching the Jegs race a few weeks ago. It seemed like every ten pairs, they had to stop and patch the bald spots generated by the Stockers.
Have these cars become so specialized that they are going become a constant problem with the starting line?
Aluminum radiators, water pumps, racing brakes, racing seats, have all allowed more weight to be shifted to the 9 " tires.
Horsepower and torque numbers keep moving up and up. We know where some of it comes from, but that's not the point here.
Now we're hearing theories that the traction compound is being cut to save money in this high inflation era.

I realize that some don't think they are drag racing unless they are driving at least a low 11 wheelie machine on a well glued down track.
Others say they could get down a marginal or un-prepped track , with their dime rockets or Jr stock type station wagons.

What will the next five years see ?
Curious about your thoughts...