Just My Opinion

With the advent of the racing season fast approaching the question always arises for the entry divisions. What should be allowed and what should not allowed. I have seen so called Bomber/Factory Stock cars that drivers would not part with their car for less than $10,000. Is this really what this class is all about? The "Cubic Dollar" will always be a part of racing. I'm afraid without clear and enforced rules in any division problems arise. It just seems to me it is more of a problem in the entry level classes of racing.

I can remember going to the local salvage yards looking for 1000 pound Dodge Truck springs to put on our Bomber car and then have to heat them to get correct ride heights. Stock shocks and springs were mandatory as well as drum brakes. I always felt these kind of rules were kind of defeating the purpose of an entry level class. You are putting the least experienced drivers in cars that will not handle because of these limitations. I am all for the building of a car that will handle.

On the other hand seeing a Bomber car with aftermarket racing heads, a duel fuel Holley carb with brake bias and a direct drive automatic just makes me shake my head.

Let drivers build a car that they can drive and control. The happy medium for me is the motor. Compression checks should be a must . If your motor is greater than 10:1 you are not a Factory Stock. Limiting an Exhaust exit to a maximum of 2 1/2" and have a two barrel carb rule would also be two of my requirements.

I have never been a fan of motor claiming but if you continue to see the same drivers take the checkered flag I don't know how it can help your track as a owner/promoter. Please feel free to express your opinions below.