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Date Posted: 08/ 4/12 1:37am
Author: DH
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Hello from the Hill Country....

My name is DH & I used to race TPSA... Since Kay and I retired at the end of last year we found there was an entire world out there that didn't revolve around drag racing! I know, it surprised us as well but we've enjoyed the time off and doing things we haven't done for years.

A couple of the racers have kept in touch and I can relate to those that want a place to race, and those like Mitchell that are trying to get something going... heck, I have three cars in the shop myself and I'm not ready to sell out at this point but nothing has really grabbed me by the shorts and said "let's go!" I am entertaining an offer to go T/S racing next year, but if this, or something like it, grows some legs I'd reconsider, and I bet I'm not alone.

I've decided it was time to share some of the best suggestions (in my opinion as a racer only) that have piled up on my desk during the past few months. Since Mitchell keeps trying, I can lay this on him, and since he's on vacation, I can beat him up a bit before he knows it! So grab a chair, and your favorite beverage, and give these a look. Feel free to add your opinions, insights, or criticisms and to let Mitchell know how you feel. Hope you guys & your families are all well, happy, and confortable!

1). Spec motor program would go into effect for the 2014 season. 1050-1100hp bullets for $20k (or less) carb to pan and will run for a season with normal maintenance. Each bullet to be serialized and drawn at random by the teams. "Claimer" rule could be instituted if desired. Engine provider to be determined by a history of providing a reliable product that can be raced for a season with only normal maintenance, deliver exceptional customer service, is able to deliver on time, wants the business & the headaches, & to be associated with the class, and a Texas company (for ez service, freight costs, etc). Very preliminary research suggests this is obtainable and costs could be reduced by manufacturer's involvement in the project.

2). For 2013, current TPSA bullets to be grandfathered and weight to be added to achieve parity. Any legal "spec" 2014 bullet would not be subject to a weight penalty. Projected et with C-16 should be in the 4.80 range in good air.

3). Other restrictions could be applied as desired: ie,... alum convertors, digital boxes, tire size, beadlocks, auto shifters, etc.

The advantage to utilizing a N/A motor is that you could race in NHRA/IHRA classes (that don't allow n20), quick brackets/indexes... You also eliminate the obvious temptation to "accidentally" put a bigger pill in, improve reliability, and reduce tech.

**Advantages... relatively low cost, season long reliability without expensive updates or repairs, a very competitive field, allows current combo's to play (even Fords) or those mega hp teams that would play within the parameters.**

Plenty to think about or discuss but I figured this would get you started! Need a strong "policeman", and a thick skinned �Dictator� to enforce the distribution of "lead trophies" and there can be 0 tolerance.

Remember... these are only suggestions for your review & consideration. I'm sure any input would be appreciated by those that want to have another chance to race TRUE heads up. Thanks, DH

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