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Originally Posted by Bill Baer
While there are a couple of tactical advantages to being a faster (high MPH) car I still have friends/competitors who have some success running lower budget (lower MPH) cars I don’t agree that the current rules and technology have “Ruined it for the guy on a budget” I would agree that it has placed them at a disadvantage but they still can and do occasionally win. When I compare the cost of racing a comp eliminator, top sportsman or top dragster class, I still consider super class racing the “best bang for the buck”. Since I’m still doing it, I still think it’s still a good idea and represents good competitive racing that I can afford to do.
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I agree completely, Bill. You can be competitive in the .90 classes without going over 175mph, and without spending $100k on an engine. You just have to put in the time, practice, and energy into being able to build outstanding packages. If you can consistently put together packages under .020 or so, you don't have to play the finish line games -- just keep the pedal matted, and shout "come and get me". All it takes is several thousand hits on a practice tree, and enough passes to know how your combination is effected by the weather and the track. The big key to .90 racing is between your ears, not between the framerails or between the pages of your bank statement. We love it.