4 speeds for 55-56 chevrolet superstockers

[Tom Dorsey]

This is the proposel that I sent, to the Tech. Dept. of NHRA! Gentelmen, I would like to suggest a "rule change" pertaining to the 55-57 Chevy Super Stock Stick Cars. The Change in which I am asking is the following. That you allow the handful of these cars to be allowed to run a Four Speed Transmission instead of a Three Speed Transmission. I feel that the 3 speed is at a disadvantage when trying to compete with other COMBOS with 4 Speeds.I have talked to others,(East Coast to the West Coast) and we are all in agreement,that if the rule could be changed, this would make these cars more competitive.I think,that a lot of people would like to see these cars in competition.For a long time to come. I remember a few years back ESPN2 showed a 55 Super Stocker(Gary Howe)as a feature at a National Race. Don't remember which one! Looks like ESPN2 thought these cars have eye appeal as well. I have noticed the 2008 rule change, that the THREE SPEED Automatic is allowed to be used over the 2 Speeds.
I have a 56 150 Sedan im considering to build for N,M Stick Class.I would be more comfortable about doing this , knowing that I would be to compete with a 4 Speed. Thanks for your time and consideration Tom Dorsey Member #406383