[BOB KIRKBRIDE]

Charlie Wescott could certainly run with the heavy hitters in Pro Stock. IF he had major backing. Real major. Pro Stock, the way it is runs on nothing but money. Maybe it Larry Morgan't ideas would help lower the costs 10,500 rev limit, Cam lift limitations,etc.were followed it might lower the costs enough for more racers to compete. The Ford engine is almost exactly like the Dodge "hemi" You could take out the "almost" V. Gaines told me at Pomona that he replaces valve springs every 4 runs!!! They are not regular springs either! The way the Super Stock hemis are built now, they are not too far off Pro Stock. Charlie also built the 427 Ford Thunderbolt engine of SS/B engine of many time Indy winner Ray Paquet. A 427 with 735 cfm carbs that weighs 3,000 pounds and now runs 8.50s!!! Yeah, wow! I think he has the smarts and the technical knowledge to compete, with enough $$$$