First New Challenger/ Indy

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Doug has two engines, both built by INDY. One is a bracket only engine, the other is a stocker built to the specs that NHRA provided. Doug is a very good friend of mine, and I new that this car would get everyone talking. That is good for the sport and the class.
I agree with some on here that these new factory cars, mustang, challenger, and camaro...if chevy ever gets it done, deserve to have their own class in stock. They draw interest, and that doesn't hurt. However, I have never agreed with NHRA and their decision to put fuel injected/computer cars in with conventional stockers. These new cars should have their own class, like AA/FI or A/FI.
Doug's car isn't a body in white factory drag pack car. It is a clone, just like probably 90 percent of the other A/SA cars, including mine. That doesn't make his car bogus or a crate motor car. It was built, inspected and okayed for and by the NHRA guys. They have been aware and on this car since before the PRI show this past winter. Kudo's for Doug for beating everyone else to the track. He followed the rules he was given and beat everyone to the punch.
Try to take it easy on him, he is a good guy and a great ambassedor for our sport.


Jeff Day
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