> Larry didnt want modified promod cars in the competition. He thought the rules should call for factory cars with an original vin.

I find that ironic- I'm sure back in the day there were more people calling larry's car out for being "a bridge too far". Like its not a full chassis car too, the only difference I can see is the Larry's body (ie roof and pillars) are metal. I doubt his doors, trunklid, clip etc. are metal. They said the Camaro weighed 3100+ lbs, so where is the huge discrepancy ? I'm sure it must have some kind of "VIN" to be registered.

What about the unfairness of any of the new cars later than '70 ? If they were licensed here in WA they would have to pass an emissions test- I'd like to see that. I assume all those cars have to be registered in non-enforcement locales.

Not again...:computer:

And to that same end, there is usually someone who is the rule Nazi scrutinizing every detail of someone else's car trying to point something out.

Maybe instead of taking his toys and going home, Larry could have shown up and run around him?


Jeff-

Agree Jeff.... It's racing. If you come to compete - then run what ya brung - and if you get your ass handed to you - then build something better for the next time. If you can't, or are unwilling to do that - and you choose to sit on the porch... Oh well....


What people forget about is that the competition/event (like this) are put on by "someone" or some group... THEY make the rules. You can choose to read them and try to do your best with what you have -- or you can just go do something else. But then nobody wants to hear your opinion because you weren't a part of it. (that didn't read well -- and what I was saying is to the guy that dropped out of, or choose not to compete, his opinion doesn't count)

I think Stielow is a good example. LOTS of controversy about the evolution of Optima. Some really wicked stuff starting to show up. Mark continues to refine his builds and do his thing. I haven't seen any mention of him complaining or saying he was not showing up because somebody couldn't roll up their windows...

If a guy went from being 1st to 20th in a season, yeah something is screwy in the match up. Let's revisit the rules. If you are in the top 2 or 3 year after year, seems pretty well matched. Those guys are building cars specifically to beat Larry.



Jeff-

Larry also had the added pressure of winning 4yrs in a row. By the actual times posted by the winner, Larry could have given a good run for the money and maybe won. Larry was afraid the competition would get ruined by big money guys and competition specific car builds.

Tom Bailey doesnt seem like a big money guy and I bet he has had his car for quite awhile. 6 second street cars, still baffle me, lol. The top drag racing categories dont even race the 1/4 mile anymore as the distance has dropped to 1000ft. They are just too fast to be allowed to run a 1/4. Im not into drag racing but the tech is amazing and does trickle down to the street.