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[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

About a million years ago, Michael Beard pitched a similar concept to then IHRA President Bill Bader. International Pro Stock was to be 2 liter turboed motors, stock type block and heads, RWD with steel roof and quarters. Glass hoods, doors and fenders.
I thought that it was a good idea then and I still do especially with the popularity of these types of cars with young people. Think of what it could be if even a couple of World Manufacturers got involved! Instead, we got Pro Stock Trucks.

I would love to see the Factory Shootout cars become the next generation of Pro Stock. It just almost seems like a natural evolution.

Oh yeah 4 cylinder cars are loved by the spectators. I was in the position of chasing a 55 Chevy SS/P car in my 4 cylinder SS car a few weeks ago, I virtually had to dodge the beer bottles that they were throwing at me on the return road. I'm pretty sure that the average drag racing spectator is out there to see classic muscle cars, not 4 cylinders car and/or late model cars. If you think I'm wrong, park a 69 Camaro next to a 2016 Camaro in a parking lot and see which one get all of the attention.

Jim Caughlin
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