Lets Root Cause the Detriment of Class Racing

[Andy Friar]

Originally Posted by SBillinson

I do most of my work too, including tig welding and machining. Besides chassis work and other fabrication, I welded my block and heads. I also rebuild my transmissions and set-up differentials.

I do have an engine builder. He's amazing at his craft, and an incredible mentor and friend. He indulges me a bit with my crazy ideas, but he's the one who turned a 20 year old road racing engine into a .70 under piece. Not an easy task. I'm sticking with him despite having a decent little machine shop in my garage. He also builds all of his own stuff, and is bad fast.

I want to race Comp, but I love super stock and stock. When I do begin racing comp, I'll still compete in SS, but probably not Modified.

Combining classes doesn't eliminate anyone, it just makes the class more competitive. Having so many classes, working the ladder and shuffling around to avoid heads-up runs isn't exactly in the spirit of performance. Working hard on you stuff to go faster is the epitome of class racing. There are lots of people who still do that, but in many ways they're competing against themselves. Fewer classes would give everyone a chance to show their stuff, not only the millionaires. It may even draw some spectators and sponsorship.

I give you kudos for doing most of the work on your own. Very few cats in sportsman/ bracket racing today, let alone STK/ SS that can do that much.