NHRA Changes the Rules Today

[Jeff Teuton]

Aug 20, the rules set for the new Shootout; on June 18, 2012, and the rules change Aug 20 ,2012. Added 100 lbs to the Challenger, and a .400 pro tree ( which is ok), but even a fat guy like me can't gain 100 lbs in 60 days even eating the Cajun Food 6 times a day. I guess the Ford guys got what they wanted. Jessee Kershaw (Ford HP Guy and a good guy), you got more than I thought. You really got the political power with NHRA no matter how many Funny Cars, Pro Stock and more support Mopar has, you got the upper hand with the official car of NHRA. Mopar has been denied a blower, a three speed transmission, (which Ford and Chevy) have, and a 426 block to compete with the 428 Ford and the 427 Chevy, (we have a 392), so I guess we just suck hind ***. And this ain't about the old car vs. the new cars. I have proposed since 2009 that the cars older than 2008 be reduced by 5% accross the board, but to no avail. I love the old cars. I sold them during the height of the Muscle Car era. I even like Ford and Chevy people. They ain't so bad, just misled. This just astounds me that NHRA would just add 100 lbs in a new class they are trying to get going, thru creating another Mustang shootout like ADRL. Somebody please give me a logical explanation for this so I can at least drive to Bowling Green and not run over somebody for driving a Ford. Help me please.