Hemi Head Ruling

[Dana Fitzpatrick]

Originally Posted by cutta

Even though I love both classes tremendously, I disagree for one reason and one reason only. In the hemi shootout, you can count on one finger who is likely going to be in the finals if both cars get traction. When there is 5-6 tenths between #1 and #16, its a bad situation. I really wish it was more competitive than it currently is. I love this class but its definitely sad when you can pick the winner every race with pretty good certainty, well most times. The early rounds with cars that are near each other in ET makes for good racing but as soon as they meet the titans, gameover if both get traction. Thats the only downside from a fan perspective.

I understand and sympathise with what you are saying,but if the rules went back to crossrams and not getting near the vc bolt holes,the creme will still rise to the top. I've sat and watched the Westcotts test many times. I doubt anyone will outthink Jr,and I KNOW no one will outwork him.

[wendell howes]

I am not sure if NHRA is looking at fixing the rule if not they will be seeing some funny things over the next little while and I do not think the engine builders are looking for this.Can they not make it you cannot cut into the vc bolt hole at the vc suffarce like 90% thought it was all along and carry on racing.The longer this is not fixed the deeper it gets and may never fix it. Wendell