DWhitesdJr@aol.com wrote:
> Because of the drastic differences in cornering ability, aerodynamics,
> straight line speed and size and weight of "modern cars", they should not be
> grouped with older cars. If these cars are allowed to run, they take up
> track time, which reduces the amount of time for everyone else. As has
> already been pointed out in this string, relatively few stock cars come out,
> whereas there are always 20-30 pre-1967 cars. Who suffers from the efforts
> to extract a few more entry fees by waiving or expanding the rules
In HSR events, these cars are grouped with other cars with similar lap
times. It doesn't make for a "period authentic" race but the stockers
don't take up track time running by themselves. They simply run with a
group that is already out there.
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