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Date Posted: 12:36:33 09/24/02 Tue
Author: Jeff Owen
Subject: My 2 cents

The discussions hear started as constructive criticism and have now turned to a lobby effort. I see no "whining" - just stating facts by the teacher. I was one of the original 12 members that started the Texas Pro Gas Assoc. From the start it was doomed. That group had the same basic idea - heads up and affordable. We had some great races in the beginning, however anyone could see it would be short lived. The cars were running 6.0's to 5.50's the first year. The best headed small block at that time was Matt Tolberts '67 vette, it had an 18 degree, single carb combo and ran high 5.50's to consistent 5.60's. Then others started out to top that. I lobbied after the first year to outlaw 18 degree and better heads. No one listened, they lobbied for what fit "their" budget and combo. Then came along a C altered Comp car - legal to the bone. (no one looked at the national records to see what was possible to run given the rules). The ole' 358 splayed valve headed, 2 carb, sheet metal intake - 5 teen running dyno mule - Kicked Ass and took names. Then people stepped up again + there goes the affordable and no one wanted to "outlaw" anything for fear of making somebody mad or they were building it already! What I'm saying is:

Work on COMPETIVE sets of rules. Its a very difficult chore, I've been there, but my ideas where never heard. I did not come to the meeting because I've been to enough of them and this board can serve the same purpose, from the comforts of my home. I have a car, my partner has a better car, we have some decent parts, but could never hang with current rules, so we'll stick to comp plans for next year.

If things change we would love to come play and the money is not a big deal either, if we have a chance at going a few rounds. The teacher has some valid points and those who keep referring to the SB cars being "whiners" will get a dose of the same experience some experienced in Pro Gas - death to a good idea! PRO MOD around here was the Texas OUTLAW Pro Stock Assoc. - it too got out of hand and became a non-affordable class to the average racer. Good Luck and I wish ya'll the best of luck, I'd rather run locally this weekend than have to pack up and go to Ennis and breakout race, but we have a chance at going rounds. Keep the shiny side up!

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[> Re: My 2 cents/ CRYBABIES -- BIG BLOCK, 13:57:09 09/24/02 Tue [1]

TO ALL CRYBABIES EITHER SHOW OR NOT, RACE OR SHUT UP!!!!


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