[SStockDart]

The notion of changing Pro Stock has been going around for years. I am old enough to remember when it began...match races and the whole deal. Similar to Nascar. Spectators can not tell the difference between the manufactures. We , on this site, are either current racers, past racers, or wannabees. One can not judge the pulse of the spectator based on our evaluations. Current spectators do not comprehend the difference between using carburetors or fuel.injection. Spectators want to see something fast with potential for thrills, such as having to pull chutes at half track....or losin. Traction. Half way down the track...The. Direction Pro Stock has gone is just crazy...leasing engines for a hundredth of a second...15 entries at a National Event. The writing is on the wall....we just need to be smart enough to read. it....it has to change with times in order to get more participation....then the spectators will show up . Top Sportsman at least has 20 some entries. I do not have the answers, however, fix it. Top sportsman could be part of the answer, with current body styles..say. 5 years or newer...nitros ok...turbo and blowers not allowed (current kids understand nitros but not the other)...race them at division level also...face it...nhra has a added pro mod. Top dragster, Top sportsman and has not changed pro stock. If we were getting 30 pro stock entries, I would feel differently.