[Wade Mahaffey]

I have the most respect for the "fast guy" that's for sure, that is if he built it and made it fast himself. To me, the fast cars in "Class" is more about the builders and tuners, more than the driver. And in many cases it's simply more about the money. I see the veterans on here say that people should work on their combination so they can go fast. But then I see folks spend 150K on a COPO or Mustang or a Challenger that can't build anything. So to me, I can see that you can buy your way toward the top of the qualifying sheet. And the poor guy that has worked his combination for 20-30 years...and was toward the top at one time...can't race with the new cars. Now if that same guy...that was on top...showed up to Indy in a few years where there were 128 of the new cars, his 20-30 years was for not. And now this ole veteran that spent his life dedicated to class racing is on the outside looking in....I don't think so! Show a little respect! What if a racer is in points contention and needs that race to maybe win a championship but qualifies 129...whoa, you gotta be kidding...can't race? WTH The fast guys have a chance to show how much money they have, or how smart they are at tuning during "Class ". OK there you go. Now if one has the Grade points, and your car fits the rule book....and you pay for the event entry, You should be able to race the Eliminator. Don't forget, we should be trying to retain racers, and recruit new racers! Not do anything that would/could push someone over the edge of quitting. If you only get to participate during a portion of the event...then you should only have to pay for a portion on the entry. Yes it should be all run...the more the better

Wade Mahaffey