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I got the chance to 1/8 mile drag race a 2nd gen DS car 3 times in one night (Smoko's car if you know him) in my STX car.
I won 2/3, but entirely on the launch and 60' (I practice this stuff for a reason). After the 60' marker our cars were dead nuts even - nobody gaining even an inch. Kinda remarkable actually.
Anyway, give him header/mild tune/ST weight reduction and he walks me, no question. Given how close STX is right now at the pointy end, even a small advantage can move you up several spots. Unless the STAC wants to get into BOP stuff like banning tunes and exhaust changes from the 2nd gen cars, it's going to ruin the class.
Given we are one of the most popular ST classes, it's time to throw our weight around. Write letters. Volume works. Here's a quick form letter:
"Re letter number 34091, I am opposed to any changes in STX. It has been a healthy and extremely popular class for many years, and adding faster cars will negatively impact more people than it helps."
This letter isn't going to be very convincing because it provides no data to back up its arguments, but the STAC will be hard-pressed to ignore 20 copies of this letter. If you're reading this, please be one of those 20.
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