front suspensions on ss/modified

[Mark Ugrich]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Steve,
I addressed this rule 10 years ago in many ways and forms with NHRA, including sending pictures and section cuts of the OEM stamped engine crossmembers on late-model RWD cars and engineering analysis when I was trying to build my 1994 SN95 Mustang for SS/CS class.

At the time, Bruce Balchelder supported the rule change of the same premise I used; Chromemoly arms and crossmember are structurally stronger than the stamped OEM parts, especially during a wheelstan.
However, Danny Gracia shot it down, however, I have an email stating that it would be allowed for Comp Eliminator Super Modified and the reason I build the car for Comp Eliminator SM, which I ended selling unfinished.

What was Gracia’s reasoning behind not allowing the modifications? I agree it makes no sense to allow only FWD conversions to use aftermarket control arms and suspension.