Poll on Class Racing

Mart Jeltema · 12-31-2009, 10:49 AM

Dick, It was a lot of fun back in those days. We actually had to work on our cars and not just dial a number. I don't know what is the best for class racing anymore because the money people seem to have the advantage in many areas. The one that still gets me is, being a class winner and not be inserted into the 128 car field. The money guy's are the ones playing because of that rule change. This again took us away from what class racing was about. We are somewhat responsible for where we are today if we look at statistics, there was more diversity in regards to sticks vs automatics back then also. When dial in racing and reaction time information came along and then the touring sportsman, it was an advantage to run a automatic for many reasons.
1. Trans brakes
2. Air shifters
3. CONTINGENCY Dollars.
4. Technology for convertors
5. Radial Tires
6. Two steps
I could go on, but what's the point.
I know I have a target on my back for the comments, however history will show the facts. I want to win and am not complaining as I could switch, however I will still run a stick because it put's fun in my experience while trying to turn on the win light.

Regards and Happy New Year
MJ

12-31-2009, 10:49 AM	#3
Mart Jeltema Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Poll on Class Racing Dick, It was a lot of fun back in those days. We actually had to work on our cars and not just dial a number. I don't know what is the best for class racing anymore because the money people seem to have the advantage in many areas. The one that still gets me is, being a class winner and not be inserted into the 128 car field. The money guy's are the ones playing because of that rule change. This again took us away from what class racing was about. We are somewhat responsible for where we are today if we look at statistics, there was more diversity in regards to sticks vs automatics back then also. When dial in racing and reaction time information came along and then the touring sportsman, it was an advantage to run a automatic for many reasons. 1. Trans brakes 2. Air shifters 3. CONTINGENCY Dollars. 4. Technology for convertors 5. Radial Tires 6. Two steps I could go on, but what's the point. I know I have a target on my back for the comments, however history will show the facts. I want to win and am not complaining as I could switch, however I will still run a stick because it put's fun in my experience while trying to turn on the win light. Regards and Happy New Year MJ