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Originally Posted by Monte Howard
The first drag paks came with a glide only, and were classified that way. The three speed rule was changed so they could run a three speed in the factory Shootout.
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I pulled out my stuff back in 08 when the program was released, the autos came with a junk 4 speed auto(memory was off), and the sticks the 6 speed. These were for the original 100 run of dragpaks that were delivered in 09 teams had to apply for and be granted the right to purchase and build. Some reading this might find that entertaining. Yes in the depth of the recession, guys were driving to Roush to pick up a bundle of parts and then having the process started. Based on the number of cars in competition, not that many made it to the track. 5.9L, and 6.1L In 10 there was another run,5.9L, 6.1L and 6.4L motors I think a total of 50, for the 2011 dragpaks, they did indeed come equiped with 2 speeds, were drivable like the cobra jets, and could be ordered with an optional inadequate cage, cool graphics kit, and of course that Viper motor......somewhere after that the 426 motor came along. Making the previous motors look well weak by comparison.
Based on the car count this year at Indy, why would the powers to be want to change a thing? Back in 11 before his S-2000 was done, Carey Bales got in the show in my dakota in superstock when he was #143 out of 144(#144 got DQ'd). This year there were what 190 cars in SS, and what 200 in stock?
Perhaps the $1 dollar question would be what is needed in stock to get full fields at all the other races. AHFS has to apply to all or none though especially at Indy.
Eric