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I was NOT told to keep this confidential - so ......

The index is not decided yet, but they are looking at a 9.80 index. The minimum weights for the Factory Stock Showdown are as follows.

Naturally aspirated under 450 CID 3050Lbs
Naturally aspirated 451 plus CID 3575Lbs (that would only be us - the V10s)
Supercharged 3675Lbs

I don't think the V8 Drag Paks can get that light and if they can it won't make a difference

So I guess it will be a blower class for CJs and COPOs

I doubt we can get .50 under at INDY with that index - DNQ

RON

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Very interesting!

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A 9.80 index makes no sense. The supercharged CJs get to weigh almost 400 lbs less in AA/S and that's with a 10.00 index. I would think around 10.40 would be closer.

If those are the rules they decide on, I think the 427 COPOs may be hard to beat if someone gets a good motor built by Indy and they can get light enough.

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They won't have to worry about the V-8 Drag Paks, even if we could get to 3100 we can't touch the supercharged cars. The V-10's need more than 100lbs to have any chance but it will probably end up being a Cobra Jet shootout unless a Camaro makes it by Indy. Nothing against the Cobra Jets, they are amazing cars. The blown Camaros should give them a lot of competition though. It would be nice to have a supercharger...........

Dennis Breeden

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When will the rules, weights, indexes, etc. be finalized.

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Bill after all of the Blue Oval checks clear the bank!!!!

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Exactly

Ron

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Do you add 170lb more to those for the driver?

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I would venture a guess it includes the driver unless they are going to start pulling the driver out at the scales or maybe they will add 170 lbs to all of these - LOL

I don't know - I don't really care anymore

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What is the difference between the 512 V10 in the Challenger and the Crate engine P/NP5144872?